Some Vegetable Oils
The balance between omega-6 and omega-3 fats is crucial in managing arthritis symptoms. Diets skewed towards high omega-6 and low omega-3 fats might intensify knee pain common in OA and RA. While both fats are essential, an imbalance may trigger inflammation.
For example, extra virgin olive oil, low in omega-6 fats, could serve as a healthier alternative, while increasing the consumption of fatty fish might aid in optimizing the omega-6 to omega-3 ratio. The other available vegetable oils do not have such a good ratio and should be minimized to reduce the risk of flaring Arthritis symptoms.
Gluten
Gluten, a group of proteins present in wheat, barley, and rye, has been linked to increased inflammation. Although some people can handle some Gluten, others have worse chronic inflammation when they eat it.
Research indicates that adopting a gluten-free diet might alleviate arthritis symptoms, especially for individuals with celiac disease, who face a higher risk of developing RA. [4]
