Arthritis & Nutrition
Arthritis causes pain and swelling in the joints. Swollen joints can become damaged over time. Other symptoms include trouble moving joints or stiffness. Nutrition can have a big impact on arthritis.
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Food Sensitivity
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Food sensitivity could trigger or worsen arthritis symptoms. There is also a rare form of arthritis that is caused by allergies to wheat products (sprue). Avoiding wheat would eliminate symptoms in those patients.
Saturated Fat
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Saturated fats and vegetable oils increase the body's inflammatory response, which contributes to joint and tissue inflammation.
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Nutrition
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A healthy diet with the following guidelines is helpful for those with arthritis: eat a variety of foods, maintain a healthy weight, and eat foods high in starch and fiber.
Moderation
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Moderate fat, cholesterol, sugar, sodium and alcohol in your diet. A nutritionist can help determine how much is appropriate for your personal case.
Supplements
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Supplements that are marketed for helping arthritis symptoms include S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine sulfate and fish oil.
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