“Is there a diet recommended for arthritis patients?”
My mother has been suffering from arthritis for the past few years. Is there a specific diet for arthritis patients?
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This is a very common question that we get, but unfortunately I can not say that there is strong evidence supporting any specific diet However, if one suffers from gout we recommend a diet low in purines My colleagues and I typically recommend a Mediterranean diet to someone who is motivated to try to help themselves Probably the best dietary advice for anyone with arthritis is to maintain an ideal body weight as patients with obesity commonly have low back and knee pain Best wishes to you
A number of herbs and spices do have anti-inflammatory properties. Check out this article for further details. https://www.everydayhealth.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/diet/six-herbs-and-spices-for-rheumatoid-arthritis/
Try a gluten free diet for 6 weeks
There are recommendations. I encourage all of my patients to follow the Mediterranean diet. I also recommend omega 3 fatty acids and turmeric. These are if they are not contraindicated by other medications.
