This study is important because it is about how diet might work in osteoarthritis,” said lead researcher Ian Clark, professor of musculoskeletal biology at UEA, in a press release. “Once you know that you can look at other dietary compounds which could protect the joint and ultimately you can advise people what they should be eating for joint health. Developing new strategies for combating age-related diseases such as osteoarthritis is vital, both to improve the quality of life for sufferers and to reduce the economic burden on society.