These foods contain compounds that reduce inflammation, similar to ibuprofen.
According to Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff, the following foods can provide some anti-inflammation and pain relief.
- Black or Green Tea – Rutgers University research.
- Soybeans and Tofu – The Nutrition Journal
- Salmon and Tuna – University of California, Los Angeles – May Udani, MD.
- Turmeric – Anti-inflammatory compound called curcumin.
- Cherries and Berries – University of Vermont study – Declan Connolly, PhD.