Rheumatoid Arthritis Research Paper
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation of joints leading to hot, swollen and painfully restricted movements. RA can also affect other parts of the body such as the eyes or lungs. In the early mornings RA presents as joint stiffness that eases during the day. If left untreated, repetitive inflammation often results in joint damage. RA can occur at any age, but usually presents in people from 35 to 643. With an estimated half a million people suffering with RA, 57 percent are women3. With this many people suffering with RA it is said to be the second most common form of arthritis.
In a normal healthy body, the immune system is employed to fight off foreign pathogens and protect …show more content…
It is foods high in omega-3 fatty acids like fish such as mackerel, herring, salmon, trout and tuna that offer the best anti-inflammatory properties as stated by Ruth Frechman, spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association.1,
Increasing your fibre intake is also said to decrease inflammation. Fibre found from whole grains, vegetables and fruits can be seen to subsequently lower levels of the inflammation indicator C-reactive proteins (CRP) in the blood11.
Other foods such as extra-virgin olive oil contains a compound called Oleocanthal, which can block the enzymes that cause inflammation and therefore act like non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin or ibuprofen . Unfortunately you would have to eat 3 ½ tablespoons of the oil to get the same result as 200mg of ibuprofen8.
As well as a healthy diet, people may look into supplements to decrease their symptoms. Research has shown association between people with RA and low levels of selenium, a mineral found in shellfish such as crab and oysters and in other whole-grain wheat products (insert). Research has also found that Vitamin D can inadvertently help aid against the symptoms of RA by protecting against osteoporosis by regulating the immune system. Good sources of Vitamin D include low-fat milk and cereals, eggs and fortified breads . …show more content…
Foods such as chicken, hamburgers or other meats that need to be fried or grilled at high temperatures can raise the amount of Advanced Glycation End products (AGEs) in the blood . (INSERT) Although the link between AGEs and arthritis has not been directly linked, increased levels of AGEs have been seen in people with inflammation .
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation of joints leading to hot, swollen and painfully restricted movements. RA can also affect other parts of the body such as the eyes or lungs. In the early mornings RA presents as joint stiffness that eases during the day. If left untreated, repetitive inflammation often results in joint damage. RA can occur at any age, but usually presents in people from 35 to 643. With an estimated half a million people suffering with RA, 57 percent are women3. With this many people suffering with RA it is said to be the second most common form of arthritis.
In a normal healthy body, the immune system is employed to fight off foreign pathogens and protect …show more content…
It is foods high in omega-3 fatty acids like fish such as mackerel, herring, salmon, trout and tuna that offer the best anti-inflammatory properties as stated by Ruth Frechman, spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association.1,
Increasing your fibre intake is also said to decrease inflammation. Fibre found from whole grains, vegetables and fruits can be seen to subsequently lower levels of the inflammation indicator C-reactive proteins (CRP) in the blood11.
Other foods such as extra-virgin olive oil contains a compound called Oleocanthal, which can block the enzymes that cause inflammation and therefore act like non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin or ibuprofen . Unfortunately you would have to eat 3 ½ tablespoons of the oil to get the same result as 200mg of ibuprofen8.
As well as a healthy diet, people may look into supplements to decrease their symptoms. Research has shown association between people with RA and low levels of selenium, a mineral found in shellfish such as crab and oysters and in other whole-grain wheat products (insert). Research has also found that Vitamin D can inadvertently help aid against the symptoms of RA by protecting against osteoporosis by regulating the immune system. Good sources of Vitamin D include low-fat milk and cereals, eggs and fortified breads . …show more content…
Foods such as chicken, hamburgers or other meats that need to be fried or grilled at high temperatures can raise the amount of Advanced Glycation End products (AGEs) in the blood . (INSERT) Although the link between AGEs and arthritis has not been directly linked, increased levels of AGEs have been seen in people with inflammation .