Food & Drink
High-fibre diets may reduce inflammation associated with gout and arthritis
The action of gut microorganisms on dietary fibres may reduce inflammation associated with gout, highlights research in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology.
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Dietary fibre can help prevent knee pain – new research
Adding fibre to diets could reduce the chances of developing chronic knee pain, according to an exciting new study published in Arthritis Care & Research.
A team from the US looked at 4,796 men and women aged 45–79 years with or at risk of knee osteoarthritis. Continue reading
Turmeric for arthritis treatment is supported by review of the evidence
Turmeric extract seems to be effective in reducing some symptoms in people with arthritis, says a review published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. Continue reading
Polyphenol-rich foods may reduce pain and improve quality of life for women with fibromyalgia says new small study
Foods high in antioxidants called polyphenols could help relieve symptoms in women with fibromyalgia, says research in the International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research.
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High cholesterol may trigger cell changes that lead to osteoarthritis
Tiny structures in cells that contain genetic material – mitochondria – could be harmed by high cholesterol, causing cartilage cells to die and the subsequent development of osteoarthritis.
The new research in The FASEB Journal suggests that mitochondria targeting antioxidants could be a viable treatment strategy for osteoarthritis. Continue reading
