A new RCT proposes that routine, low dose iron supplementation helps reduce the burden of exercise and improve the mood and fatigue among non-anaemic athletes.
5 Diet Tips for People With Rheumatoid Arthritis Kimberly Goad
Food isn’t a cure-all for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but it plays a surprisingly big role when it comes to managing the condition. Research, including a study published in 2020 in
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, shows that making smart diet decisions can help control the inflammation that wreaks havoc in the body. Of course, the same food choices won’t be “right” for everyone but these five tips may help put you on the right track.
Choose anti-inflammatory foods
This one could have been called: “Head to the produce section.” Fruits and vegetables are rich in natural antioxidants, which help stabilize molecules called free radicals that can trigger inflammation. They’re also packed with polyphenols, micronutrients thought to help lower C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation.