Food & Drink
Link between chronic pain and glutamate consumption
A link between chronic pain and a common flavour enhancer – glutamate – has been revealed in a pilot study published in Nutrition. Continue reading
Meat versus fish: the impact on bone health
A team investigated the impact that fish and sea fish dietary patterns (FishDiet) and meat or processed meat dietary patterns (MeatDiet) have on bone mineral density and/or risk of fractures. Continue reading
Fibre-rich foods may lower autoimmune disease risk and improve bone health
Fibre-rich diets seem to lead to better bone health and lower the risk of autoimmune diseases says research in Nature Communications. Continue reading
Mediterranean diet could reduce pain and increase function in rheumatoid arthritis
The Mediterranean diet may reduce pain and increase physical function for people with rheumatoid arthritis, says a review of the evidence published in Rheumatology International. Continue reading
Dried plum seems to reduce symptoms of inflammatory arthritis
Supplementing the diet with dried plum may lead to decreased erosion of bone, cartilage and synovitis, a research group reveals in The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry. Continue reading