In rheumatoid arthritis, there are groups of food that are proinflammatory and others that decrease inflammation 1 .
1 Cutolo et al RMD Open. 2018; 4(1): e000591.
In osteoarthritis, the medical evidence is weak that diet can affect this disease. However, most traditional drug treatment have potential side-effects if taken over the long-term. Thus, it is worth trialling diet changes- it is risk free and cheaper than drugs. In addition, the recommendations can also improve overall well-being and weight reduction. This includes glucosamine, chondroitin, nuts, increasing unsaturated fats, plant sterols, etc. Please refer to:
BDA Osteo Arthritis
In gout, there is a wealth of dietary changes that can reduce your risk of attacks. These include: -
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