Food & Drink
Sugar and artificially sweetened drinks associated with lupus
Women with high ultra-processed food intake have a higher lupus risk compared to those who avoid such foods, says data in Arthritis Care & Research. And sugary or artificially sweetened beverages are most strongly associated with lupus.
Ultra-processed foods in this study include: ready-to-eat products; packaged savoury snacks, sweets and puddings; and sugar-sweetened and artificially sweetened drinks. Continue reading
Red wine compound resveratrol may not reduce knee arthritis pain
A compound found in red wine – resveratrol – did not reduce knee pain in people with knee osteoarthritis says a new trial published in PLoS Med. The evidence calls into question previous suggestions that red wine has anti-inflammatory properties.
Resveratrol is a polyphenol found in berries, peanuts and skins of red grapes. Polyphenols are known for their antioxidant properties and potential health benefits, which include lowering inflammation and protecting against oxidative stress.
New research
A total of 142 people with arthritis (age average 61 years old) were split into groups. Half were given supplements of resveratrol for six months and the others had a placebo.
Knee pain scores, assessed at the start of the study and throughout, revealed that the supplement did not have a positive effect. The team highlights that “we observed that compared with placebo, oral resveratrol did not reduce knee pain in people with painful knee osteoarthritis.”
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Prunes preserve bone density and strength
Dairy isn’t the only food that’s good for bone health. Eating prunes every day also slows bone loss connected to osteoporosis says a new trial.
Published in Osteoporosis International, the findings suggest that daily prune consumption slows the progression of age-related bone loss and reduces the risk of fracture in post-menopausal women. Continue reading
Eat well to reduce arthritis symptoms: inflammation and pain
Emerging research highlights the role of certain nutrients in combating inflammation and pain, offering new hope for arthritis patients seeking additional symptom relief. Continue reading
Common plant chemical – flavonoids – lower rheumatoid arthritis risk
A high intake of a chemical found naturally in plants is associated with reduced risk of rheumatoid arthritis in a new study. Continue reading
