Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation of the joints, as well as fatigue, pain, stiffness, and impaired physical functioning.
Medications like nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or steroids are often used for treatment. The contributing facto4rs to the development of RA depends on genetics, infections and the balance within your gut also called the microbiome There are about 1.3 million Americans suffering with RA Patients with RA can suffer from fatigue, pain, stiffness, and impaired physical function, all of which can lead to severe disability.
There are many conventional drugs that can treat RA. I start with a change in one’s dietary lifestyle And that’s good news because it turns out that nutritional therapy can be a powerful tool for managing RA. According to a 2017 study in Frontiers in Nutrition, dietary changes can reduce RA flare-ups. In the same study, scientists found that nutritional interventions can also delay RA progression. The researchers drew a direct connection between gut health, diet, and the symptoms and development of RA. I believe dietary changes can have a positive affect in most if not all diseases. The problem is that not many individuals want to change their bad dietary habits On Netflix currently there is a Identical Twin study,. I would encourage you watch this . This shows that a plant based diet has better results than a carnivore based diet for most diseases Let’s talk about fruits and vegetables. Many fruits and vegetables may be protective against the development of RA. Specifically, a higher intake of certain carotenoids from fresh produce, as well as foods containing beta-cryptoxanthin from citrus and zeaxanthin from leafy greens, have been linked to lower rates of RA. One study involving more than 25,000 people found that the people who ate the most carotenoids had half the risk of developing inflammatory polyarthritis, compared with the people who ate the least. Less red meat is the way to go for some individuals.
I do not or never have thought one diet fits all. Each individual knows their own body and each must navigate which dietary pattern or lifestyle is right for them