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Eating more fruit and veg makes bones stronger
An increase in plant food consumption – irrespective of whether meat is eaten or not – is associated with improved bone mineralisation markers in healthy people with normal bone mineral density....
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Low levels of vitamin D3 may be associated with fibromyalgia
Women with reduced vitamin D levels may be more likely to experience fibromyalgia and pain than women with normal vitamin D levels, a research group reports in a top academic journal. A total of 80...
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Tryptophan and magnesium may reduce some fibromyalgia symptoms
A Mediterranean diet rich in an amino acid called tryptophan and a mineral called magnesium may reduce anxiety, mood disturbance, eating disorders and dissatisfaction with body image in women with...
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Can probiotics reduce psoriatic arthritis symptoms? Latest findings
Probiotics are live yeasts and bacteria promoted as having various health benefits. Usually added to yoghurts or taken as food supplements, they are often described as “good bacteria”. Individuals with...
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Spice blend may help lower inflammation – latest findings
Adding spices to a meal can improve more than just taste as a small study shows spice improves aspects of health by reducing inflammation. A total of 12 overweight or obese men aged 40–65 years old ate...
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Selenium is essential element for good bone health – evidence review
The chemical element selenium may be toxic in large amounts, but tiny quantities are vital for normal cell function in animals, which is why is found in multivitamins. Now a review of the evidence in a...
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Caffeine increases risk of osteoarthritis from early on in life says new...
Bad news for coffee lovers, as a new evidence review highlights that caffeine heightens the chances of being affected by osteoarthritis. This time, pregnant women and young children are urged to lower...
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Probiotics improve quality of life for people with inflammatory arthritis
A relatively new foodie fad, probiotics are heralded as having various health benefits, especially where our gut is concerned. More research is looking at the relationship between the gut and...
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Berry good news! Blueberry compound could treat inflammatory disorders
A compound found in blueberries – pterostilbene – is under the spotlight as a potential treatment for inflammatory bowel disease, with wide implications for other inflammatory diseases, the scientists...
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Ideal diet revealed for people with rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatology specialists are often asked about precise dietary recommendations for people with rheumatoid arthritis. Other than standard healthy eating advice it can be difficult to give exact...
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Turmeric extract eases knee pain in trial
An extract made from turmeric recently performed better than a sham pill for the treatment of osteoarthritis-related knee pain, experts from Australia report. “The current pharmacological options for...
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Eat well now for better bone health later
A healthy diet throughout our lives impacts on when and how badly osteoporosis develops in our latter years, experts report in a leading Spanish journal. If people have osteoporosis, excess weight is...
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Eat 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. We know that high levels of inflammation play a crucial role in...
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Ginger, 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. Publishing a review of the...
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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. Scientific research has increasingly...
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Plant chemical – quercetin – could stop osteoporosis bone loss
Quercetin is a plant flavonol that has been linked to reduced inflammation, blood pressure and blood sugar levels, and improved exercise performance. And now it seems quercetin may play a vital role...
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Zinc levels should be recorded in people with arthritis
The amount of zinc and cadmium in the blood ought to be tracked in people with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, as the metals could impact on treatment choices. A new article in Review...
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Flavonoids, resveratrol and curcumin may reduce arthritis disease activity
Plenty of research has looked at the effect of diet on rheumatoid arthritis as a complementary treatment along with standard drug therapy. Various types of diet have been investigated. Fasting, the...
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Omega-3 lowers inflammation and stress in body and mind
A high daily dose of an omega-3 supplement may reduce stress-related inflammation and help slow the effects of ageing, new research suggests. The fatty acids have been found to suppress damage and...
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Magnesium levels may be important for joint health and osteoarthritis
Keeping an eye on our magnesium levels along with gut health may become part of how we take on osteoarthritis, a team highlights in Nutrition Research. Osteoarthritis is hallmarked by degradation of...
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