Guest guest Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 Some dietary health information that *may* benefit those with Gleevec related joint and muscle pains......I always figure that at least what we eat is under our control. C. ______________ That orange-hued pumpkin on your patio may be the new symbol of arthritis prevention. Beta-cryptoxanthin is a carotenoid found in yellow-, orange-, and red- hued produce, such as pumpkins and red peppers. Studies show this caroteniod could help reduce the risk of inflammatory polyarthritis by up to 40 percent. Get your fill from orange juice, carrots, and watermelon as well. _________________ Polyarthritis is a condition that may lead to rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease that can cause fatigue, aches, swollen lymph nodes, fever, and stiff, painful joints. Severe rheumatoid arthritis may result in significant tissue destruction and disability. Diagnosing and treating the disease early may help slow disease progression and minimize serious health consequences. Eating a diet high in antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables and protective, healthy fats from walnuts, fish, and flaxseeds may help combat inflammation. Limit red meat in your diet to no more than one serving per week as well. Red meat may aggravate inflammation. Dietary beta-cryptoxanthin and inflammatory polyarthritis: results from a population-based prospective study <http://www.ajcn.org/cgi/content/abstract/82/2/451>. Pattison, D. J., Symmons, D. P., Lunt, M., Welch, A., Bingham, S. A., Day, N. E., Silman, A. J., American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2005 Aug;82 (2):451-455. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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