Rheumatoid Arthritis
Add micronutrients to the diet to reduce inflammatory arthritis symptoms
Micronutrients and polyphenols seem to reduce inflammation and symptoms of arthritis, according to a review of the evidence in Current Rheumatology Reports.
Continue readingGinger, cinnamon and saffron reduce arthritis disease activity
Spices including ginger, cinnamon and saffron are amongst the relatively few dietary interventions for which there is positive evidence when it comes to arthritis symptoms.
Continue readingEat more fibre to reduce arthritis inflammation
A high fibre diet, even in the form of a fibre bar, seems to reduce rheumatoid arthritis inflammation, says new research in Nutrients.
Continue readingBreakthrough in rheumatoid arthritis treatment: meet otilimab
People with rheumatoid arthritis could soon benefit from otilimab, a new biologic drug that continues to perform well in trials. It seems that the drug successfully targets and suppresses inflammatory cytokines and reduces pain.
Continue readingRheumatoid arthritis seems to be two different diseases: autoantibodies hold the answer
Disease activity improves over time for most people with rheumatoid arthritis. But long-term outcomes only improve in people with autoantibodies says a new study in PLOS, adding to evidence that rheumatoid arthritis with and without autoantibodies are two distinct diseases.
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