Arthritis 'pain triggers' include two common fruits as diet may impact incurable condition
dailyrecord.co.ukArthritis is a painful condition that affects over 300,000 Scots - and eating certain foods may make it worse.According to the NHS, rheumatoid arthritis causes swelling and inflammation in the joints and while it's commonly associated in older people, it can be seen at any age.
It currently has no cure but like many health conditions, there are certain things people can do to manage the condition - including watching what you eat.Research has shown that compounds we regularly eat can act as "pain triggers" and spur bouts of swelling that are typically experienced with the disease.
A report compiled by the Physicians Committee in 2023 found that apples and tomatoes are two fruits that are "common" for prompting arthritis pain - thanks to one shared ingredient.It states that while genetic factors play a role in developing arthritis, lifestyle factors are also influential, adding that making diet changes could help "eliminate" arthritis pain "entirely" in sufferers.
As reported by the Mirror, the report explained: "In research studies, many people who cut out certain trigger foods find that their pain improves or goes away.
Read more on dailyrecord.co.uk
