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Avocado seed extract has anti-inflammatory properties – new findings
An extract from the seeds of avocado may be a source of novel anti-inflammatory compounds that could be developed as a functional food ingredient or a new line of drugs. Lab work has shown that the...
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Low-carbohydrate diet may improve arthritis symptoms says new study
A low-carbohydrate diet could relieve the pain of knee osteoarthritis, according to exciting new research in Pain Medicine. Almost 9 million people in the UK have osteoarthritis, which is one of the...
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Red meat could be linked to development of ankylosing spondylitis says new...
Natural antigens in red meat may play a role in ankylosing spondylitis, experts report in a leading academic journal. We know that food allergies can alter the composition of the gut microbiome, which...
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Effect of alcohol consumption on rheumatoid arthritis is not what we...
Research has suggested that moderate alcohol consumption is linked with less severe disease and better quality of life in people with rheumatoid arthritis, but a large new study suggests that this...
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Omega-3 fish seems to reduce gout flares says new research
Eating fish rich in omega-3 oils is linked to lower risk of recurrent gout flares but taking omega 3 supplements is not, says research in Arthritis and Rheumatology. A team of scientists investigated...
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Injection of synthetic chilli pepper extract – trans-capsaicin – reduces...
A single injection of trans-capsaicin, a synthetic treatment based on the extract that gives chilli peppers their spicy taste, was found to lower osteoarthritis knee pain and have a good safety profile...
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Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids impact on lupus activity outlines new research
Higher dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids is associated with reduced lupus activity and better quality of sleep, says a study in Arthritis Care & Research. Omega-3 fatty acids (include mackerel,...
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Evidence review questions if salt to blame for rising levels of autoimmune...
Autoimmune disease is increasing in Western countries and salt could be part of the problem, according to a review of the evidence in Nutrients. We know that genetics and environment both play a role...
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Mediterranean diet improves bone health of women with fibromyalgia
Adopting a Mediterranean diet should be considered by women with fibromyalgia after new research finds it is an effective way of staving off osteoporosis in this group. A team looked at the impact of...
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Can chocolate improve bone health?
Chocolate may not have an effect on bone loss for older women after all but it does positively impact on bone growth of teenagers, says a review of the evidence in Nutrients. We know that bone loss...
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Low vitamin K levels linked to mobility limitation and disability
Low levels of circulating vitamin K are linked to increased risk of mobility limitation and disability in older adults, according to research in Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences. The study used...
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Mediterranean diet and exercise programme improves quality of life for people...
Combining an exercise programme with a Mediterranean diet improves quality of life and function of women with rheumatoid arthritis who have low disease activity, says research in the Journal of...
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Fibromyalgia pain reduced by diet says new research
Many symptoms of fibromyalgia improve with a hypocaloric diet, a raw vegetarian diet or a low FODMAPs diet, according to a review of the evidence in the Annals of Medicine. Nutritional therapy is...
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Vitamin D in food and supplements lead to less progression of knee joint...
Supplementation with vitamin D over four years has been associated with lower levels of advancement of knee osteoarthritis in a large study in Arthritis Care & Research. A total of 1,785 people...
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Specific nutrients affect bone mineral density – new findings
Bone health in older women is negatively impacted by high intake of vitamin E, α-tocopherol and omega 6 fatty acids, according to a study in Nutrients. A total of 101 women aged 54–81 years were...
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Dairy products may prevent chronic disease – latest findings
Milk and other dairy products have been vilified to some extent in recent years, but a new review of the evidence published in Advances in Nutrition suggests they can actually help prevent chronic...
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Eating heavy metals in fish is associated with childhood arthritis
Consuming moderate amounts of heavy metals in fish during pregnancy or early childhood may impact children’s immune systems and even result in juvenile idiopathic arthritis, a team reports in Pediatric...
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Exercise and nutrition key part of inflammatory arthritis treatment experts...
Regular exercise and healthy eating should be discussed at regular intervals with people who have inflammatory forms of arthritis, experts advise in a review of the evidence. After trawling through...
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Can a plant-based diet reduce rheumatoid arthritis symptoms?
Meat and dairy products are today often painted in a bad light when it comes to health issues (and global warming). Unsurprisingly therefore, people with inflammatory forms of arthritis increasingly...
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Vitamin E – alpha-tocopherol – improves bone mineral density
Stock up on vitamin E rich foods after a study found that alpha-tocopherol (a type of vitamin E) can help maintain bone mineral density. Experts looked at the relationship between eating various...
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