Eat like the Med to reduce rheumatoid arthritis symptoms
The team analysed data from studies into specific diets, nutritional supplements, herbs, spices, drinks, vitamin D and probiotics.
It is clear that diet can lessen disease activity through reducing inflammation and oxidation and via positive effects on the gut microbiota.
Reporting their findings in Autoimmunity Reviews the experts conclude that “it is recommended that [alongside] medical treatment, nutrition therapy for rheumatoid arthritis should be based on an anti-inflammatory Mediterranean diet supplemented with at least twice a week consumption of oily fish and/or omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplements.”
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