Food & Drink
A protein in wheat linked to inflammation of chronic health conditions including rheumatoid arthritis and lupus
A protein in wheat may trigger the inflammation of chronic health conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, and contributes towards the development of non-coeliac gluten sensitivity, says research presented at United Europe in Gastroenterology Week 2016. Continue reading
Omega-3 fatty acid may stop lupus trigger, claims new research
Consuming an omega-3 fatty acid called DHA can stop a known trigger of lupus, says new research published in PLOS ONE
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is found in fatty cold-water fish such as salmon, tuna and mackerel and is produced by the algae that fish eat and store in their bodies. Continue reading
Seaweed component may have potential in treating rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis symptoms
A carbohydrate in some brown seaweeds shows promise in taking on aspects of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, two studies claim.
Fucoidan is found mainly in various species of brown algae and brown seaweed. Continue reading
Soy milk could reduce knee arthritis symptoms
Drinking soy milk may help reduce osteoarthritis says research in Rheumatology International.
Scientists looked at the relationship between soy milk intake and two indicators of osteoarthritis: radiographic knee joint space narrowing and osteophytes. Continue reading
Omega-3 found to potentially cut chances of dying from a heart attack
A huge study, including 45,637 participants, has claimed that food with high levels of Omega-3 acids is the secret to surviving a heart attack. Continue reading
