Low intake of food which provides omega-6 fatty acids (mainly arachidonic acid). So try to avoid meat and meat products since they are rich in arachidonic acid. On the other hand increase intake of food rich in EPA and DHA, such as fish and in particular fatty sea fish. EPA is the presursor of eicosanoids which are less inflammatory and a type of thromboxane which is less likely to aggregate. On the other hand, eicosanoids coming from arachidonic acid are pro-inflammatory, which is negative for rheumatoid arthrithis since this disease is based on pro-inflammatory events. Many studies have also shown that the intake of Omega-3 fatty acid supplements improve the symptoms of RA, typical amounts are between 1-3 g of fish oil. However, be also áware that a very high amount of Omega-3 fatty acids could lead to oxidation, which means you have to have a look to your intake of antioxidants. So increase the intake of vegetables and also fruits. 

Dear Aly,

Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disease, so an anti-inflammatory diet is recommended. This diet involves reduction of red meat, processed meats and increase of fruits and vegetables. Fish and olive oil are recommended as are many of the foods in the Mediterranean diet. There are also certain foods that may help reduce inflammation. Please see the link for the arthritis foundation for some specifics. and one for health.com.

I hope this helps, Joan A. Vaccaro, PhD - dietetics and nutrition

http://www.arthritis.org/living-with-arthritis/arthritis-diet/anti-inflammatory/anti-inflammatory-diet.php

http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20705881,00.html

Low intake of food which provides omega-6 fatty acids (mainly arachidonic acid). So try to avoid meat and meat products since they are rich in arachidonic acid. On the other hand increase intake of food rich in EPA and DHA, such as fish and in particular fatty sea fish. EPA is the presursor of eicosanoids which are less inflammatory and a type of thromboxane which is less likely to aggregate. On the other hand, eicosanoids coming from arachidonic acid are pro-inflammatory, which is negative for rheumatoid arthrithis since this disease is based on pro-inflammatory events. Many studies have also shown that the intake of Omega-3 fatty acid supplements improve the symptoms of RA, typical amounts are between 1-3 g of fish oil. However, be also áware that a very high amount of Omega-3 fatty acids could lead to oxidation, which means you have to have a look to your intake of antioxidants. So increase the intake of vegetables and also fruits. 

Dear Joan and Karl-Heinz

Thank you for interesting answer

Aly

Dear Aly,

The best approach to food for people with RA is a well-balanced diet. Approximately two-thirds of diet should come from vegetables, fruits,and whole grains. The other third should include low-fat dairy products and lean sources of protein.

The omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil are the most promising anti-inflammatory in food. Studies have shown that fish oil can relieve tender joints and ease morning stiffness.

Best regards

Look to what is pulling calcium out of the bones. The unbound [ionized] calcium enters joints producing the inflammation. Clinically we have never had an RA patient that did not have infections [cavitations] in their jaws. Infections acidify the body, whose response is to alkalize the body by sacrificing bone material. [see the attached article] Secondly, when patients are not producing quality bile, they are not digesting, nor absorbing amino acids. The body starts cannibalizing amino acids from muscles. Muscle loss produces bone loss  

Very important is the proportion between animal and plant protein in daily diet. Plant protein should be 2/3 and animal protein 1/3. Animal proteins also have a higher concentration of sulphur containing amino acids that get metabolized to acid-generating metabolites. As a result, a slightly lower physiological pH must be corrected and buffers like calcium are used to attenuate these adverse acid effects–to the disadvantage of the host.

Hello  Aly ,

I  also  agree that  Mediterranean  Diet  is by far  the  best  choice in prevention  of  many diseases . 

Another  very  good  alternative  is using  the  anti-inflammatory juicing and  here's  a  very  good  link  for  that : http://theheartysoul.com/treatment-for-rheumatoid-arthritis/ . 

Check  as  well  Dr. Josh Axe's  page https://draxe.com/rheumatoid-arthritis-symptoms/

Best  regards 

Hello Daniela,

Thank you for participation and links supplied.

Best regards

Aly

Your questions is answered here: https://nutritionfacts.org/2017/05/09/the-best-diet-for-rheumatoid-arthritis/

I suggest rather a different solution. Lectins are concentrated in the bran layer of seeds. They attach to specific sugars, for example, wheat germ agglutinin (WGA) is a lectin which attaches to n-acetyl glucosamine. Those with rheumatoid arthritis make certain antibodies without the usual terminal sugar. N-acetyl glucosamine is exposed, and WGA attaches itself to it. Then another class of antibody attacks the antibody with the lectin attached, causing inflammation. So avoid grains, nuts and pulses with skins on them. Purines also appear to be implicated. So use pale meats, not beef and lamb, and use salmon and white fish rather than mackerel and sardines.

Yes, have fish for omega three fats. Avoid using high omega six oils for cooking. Use coconut oil instead. Check whether there is Proteus infection, as Ebringer's work shows that antibodies to Proteus damage the connective tissue. Put a cup of Epsom salts in the bath 1 day in 3, as RA patients tend to lack sulphate. Sulphate is needed for an intact gut, and for digestive enzymes and stomach acid.

This is brilliant Margaret

Everything that has high antioxidant potential may alleviate this pathology

The Best Diet for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Omega -6 and omega -3 containing

Reduce processed foods

Fish, chicken meat (lean muscle meat)

Mediterranean diet

Avoid Fried foods

Vegetables and olive oil

Avoid Alcohol/reduce alcohol consumption

Reduce consumption of high protein containing food  

Reduce the three white consumption (i.e. sugar, salt and fatty meat)

Decrease Sugar and refined flour      

Reduce Red meat.

Avoid Gluten (example, wheat etc)   etc