Arthritis Diet: Foods to Avoid and Reducing Inflammation for Improved Health

2023-06-18 04:01:19

If you develop arthritis, making the right dietary choices can not only help manage symptoms, but also reduce your risk of complications, and help boost your overall health.

Medical studies advise those suffering from arthritis to avoid a group of foods that exacerbate inflammation and its associated symptoms:

added sugar
In a study conducted by the American College of Rheumatology on people with rheumatoid arthritis, researchers noted that among 20 types of foods, sugar-sweetened soft drinks and sweets seemed most likely to exacerbate symptoms of the disease.

Food rich in salt
A 2019 mouse study conducted by researchers from the Yonsei University College of Medicine in South Korea found that arthritis was more severe in mice that ate a diet rich in salt compared to those whose diet contained less salt.

The researchers noted that a high sodium intake may be a risk factor for autoimmune diseases such as arthritis in people.

processed foods
Ultra-processed items such as fast food, breakfast cereals, and processed meats tend to be rich in added sugar, preservatives, fructose, and other ingredients that potentially increase inflammation and thus exacerbate symptoms of arthritis, according to Healthline.

Foods that contain gluten
Gluten is a group of proteins found in wheat, barley, and other grains.

Some research has linked gluten to increased arthritis, and indicated that a vegetarian diet free of this compound may reduce disease activity and improve inflammation. (Sky News)

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