6 Food Choices that Ease Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms

By Darlene Oakley HERWriter

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4) Foods Rich in Vitamin C

Vitamin C helps protect the collagen content of the cartilage which acts as a cushion when joints move.

A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reported that high blood levels of vitamin C were associated with a 45 percent reduced risk of inflammation, except in cases of osteoarthritis of the knee. ⁽²⁾

It’s still unclear from the research exactly how much is good, when, and for which people.

So consult your doctor, who can help you determine the right amount for you, and can monitor any reactions to increases and decreases of the vitamin.

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Rheumatoid arthritis is chronic and symmetrical inflammation of the joints – that is, redness, warmth, swelling and pain on both the left and right sides.

Symptoms may develop quickly or gradually increase over many years.

There is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, and treatment usually focuses on reducing inflammation and treating the damaged joints.

However, more and more people are discovering that simple lifestyle and food choices can make the world of difference in terms of the severity of their symptoms and overall mobility.