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Research Notes on Rheumatoid Arthritis and Nutrition
Patients who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis are considered to be at a risk of nutritional deficiencies and maintaining a healthy diet is essential. Chronic inflammation is known to raise the resting metabolic rate and speeds the breakdown of protein in the body, while many rheumatoid arthritis medications can lead to a loss of appetite or a loss of essential amino acids. Although acceptable in some patients, fasting is not generally recommended for most rheumatoid arthritis patients, and there have been no long term positive outcomes as a result of doing so, as the rheumatoid arthritis symptoms typically return as soon as the patient resumes a normal diet.1
Fast Facts:
- If there are foods which seem to trigger your symptoms, there is relatively little harm in eliminating them from your diet. If you feel a large number of foods fit this category, speak to your physician, as you may require vitamins or nutritional supplements to replace those you are giving up.2
- Some rheumatoid arthritis patients report a decrease of painful symptoms by reducing the amount of sugar and fats in their diet.3
- Foods which contain a high water and fiber content have been reported to be beneficial to some rheumatoid arthritis patients, such as celery, grapefruit, and cucumbers. Speak with your physician before adding grapefruit to your diet, as it is not recommended for use with some medications.3
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Research Notes References
- ↑ Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center: Role of Nutrition in Rheumatoid Arthritis Management
- ↑ Mayo Clinic: Rheumatoid Arthritis Diet: Do Certain Foods Worsen Symptoms?
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 NutritionalUpdates.com: Nutrition for Rheumatoid Arthritis
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