Diet and RA: A Questionable Link

Instead of manipulating your diet, eat wholesomely and maintain a healthy weight.

Can your diet affect your rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms? A recent review of scientific literature confirms what previous studies and reviews have shown—namely, no conclusive evidence exists to show that particular foods make rheumatoid arthritis symptoms flare up or decrease. Published in the May 2010 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, the review looked at evidence from studies of the following diets aimed at reducing RA symptoms.