Excess weight gain can have the following effects on your joints:
Increased pressure on joints
The human skeletal system is designed to support a certain amount of weight. When this weight exceeds the limit due to weight gain, especially obesity, the weight-bearing joints such as the knees, hips and spine will be under greater pressure. This condition accelerates the wear and tear of the joints, leading to diseases such as osteoarthritis, according to the health website Healthline (USA).
Excess weight gain can negatively impact your joints, especially weight-bearing joints like your knees.
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Osteoarthritis is a condition in which the cartilage in the joints is worn away, causing pain, stiffness and reduced mobility. Many studies have shown that obesity is the leading risk factor for osteoarthritis , especially in the knee joint. Because excess weight increases mechanical pressure on the joints, accelerating the process of cartilage degeneration, making the joints more vulnerable.
Additionally, a study from the New England Journal of Medicine found that patients with knee osteoarthritis who successfully lost weight had significantly reduced levels of joint pain. This suggests that weight loss can help reduce mechanical stress on the joints and improve pain symptoms.
Cause inflammation
In addition to causing mechanical stress, excessive weight gain also leads to metabolic disorders, increasing the risk of osteoarthritis. Adipose tissue in the body, especially in obese people, not only stores energy but also acts as an endocrine gland, secreting inflammatory substances such as leptin, adiponectin, TNF-α, IL-6.
The hormone leptin helps create a feeling of fullness and regulates metabolism. However, in obese people, too high levels of leptin can stimulate inflammatory reactions, increase the production of enzymes that break down cartilage, leading to faster cartilage degeneration.
Furthermore, chronic inflammation due to obesity affects not only weight-bearing joints such as the knees, but also smaller joints, such as the hands.
In addition, diet also has a significant impact on bone and joint health. Some recent studies have found that eating a lot of processed foods will easily cause fat accumulation in the thigh muscles, increasing the risk of knee osteoarthritis.
To protect joint health, experts recommend maintaining a healthy weight, adjusting your diet, and staying physically active. These measures not only help reduce the risk of osteoarthritis but also improve quality of life, according to Healthline.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/tang-can-qua-muc-pha-hong-xuong-khop-nhu-the-nao-185250311185844609.htm
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