Food & Drink
Avocado seed extract has anti-inflammatory properties – new findings
An extract from the seeds of avocado may be a source of novel anti-inflammatory compounds that could be developed as a functional food ingredient or a new line of drugs. Continue reading
Alternative healthy eating index diet reduces risk of fracture says evidence review
Sticking to a healthy dietary pattern, such as an alternative healthy eating index, has been suggested to have protective effects on bone mineral density and to decrease the incidence of fractures. Continue reading
Salt appears to aggravate arthritis says new research
Sodium chloride – salt – is damaging for many aspects of health, and now a new study from Korea concludes that people with arthritis, particularly inflammatory forms, should avoid it where possible. Continue reading
Plant compound quercetin may prevent bone destruction in rheumatoid arthritis
Quercetin could be used to counter the bone destructive processes of rheumatoid arthritis (alongside mainstream treatment), scientists highlight in The Journal of Medicinal Food. Continue reading
Weight loss reduces psoriatic arthritis disease activity in people who are obese
Short-term weight loss combined with a low energy diet has a positive impact on disease activity in those with psoriatic arthritis and obesity. Published in Arthritis Research and Therapy, the new study supports other findings that obesity actually promotes disease activity. Continue reading
