If osteoarthritis develops: Watch out for two early warning signs. Around eight million people in Germany are affected by the most common joint disease.

Early signs include so-called start-up pain and pain in the joints. Theoretically, all joints in the body can become diseased, with the knee and finger joints being most commonly affected. Changing your diet is based on two main principles: consuming healthy fats and phytochemicals reduces inflammation. Up to five kilos of weight loss per week should be possible - with intermittent fasting.