Anti-Inflammatory Foods That Work Better Than Pills

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49. Capers — The Rutin and Quercetin Capillary Protector

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These small, salty flower buds are an under-the-radar source of highly concentrated, vessel-supporting flavonoids: Rutin and Quercetin. Rutin actively strengthens and stabilizes the walls of your capillaries, improving microcirculation and protecting against the 'leaky' blood vessels that often allow inflammatory fluid accumulation. Quercetin is a potent antioxidant that guards against the oxidation of fats. Adding capers to fish, pasta, or using them in homemade dips is an easy, savory way to deliver a dense hit of vascular protection that keeps your circulatory system resilient.

50. Unsweetened Tart Cherry Juice — The Acute Flare Quencher

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While tart cherries are listed, focusing on the unsweetened juice offers a concentrated, fast-acting treatment for acute inflammation. The high concentration of anthocyanins in the juice is directly linked to reducing muscle soreness post-exercise and lowering uric acid levels (a driver of gout-related inflammation). Drinking a small daily amount can act as a proactive measure against inflammatory flares, offering rapid relief to joints and muscles by inhibiting key inflammatory enzymes. It's a therapeutic beverage that supports athletic recovery and chronic joint comfort.

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49. Capers — The Rutin and Quercetin Capillary Protector

50. Unsweetened Tart Cherry Juice — The Acute Flare Quencher

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