RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS AND EATING HABITS

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RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS AND EATING HABITS

Results of a study of people living in southern Greece suggest that

eating hearty amounts of olive oil and cooked vegetables may reduce

the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, researchers report.

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the joints.

Its cause is unknown, but genes, infectious agents, hormones, and

diet have been suggested as possible causes.

Some reports have suggested that fish oil and vegetable oil in the

diet may help relieve arthritis symptoms, but research has not

confirmed that these foods have a protective effect. The new study

findings suggest that olive oil and cooked vegetables may, in fact,

reduce arthritis risk.

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