Arthritis: Popular fruit juice may triple your risk

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Scientists came to concluded that such a popular drink as apple juice may increase the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis.

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease characterized by joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. The nature of the disease is autoimmune: this means that the disease and its symptoms are caused by an attack of the immune system on healthy tissues of the body.

It is not yet known exactly what provokes such an immune reaction, but research shows that some dietary factors can also play a role in its emergence. A review published by the journal Reumatologia shows that the popular fruit juice – apple juice – can be a potential trigger of the processes leading to the development of arthritis.

The authors of the review refer to the results of a study involving 1,209 adult volunteers aged 20-30 years. They say participants who drank apple juice at least five times a week were three times more likely to develop arthritis.

• High in fructose containing corn syrup.
• Sweet soft drinks.

In turn, the Arthritis Foundation recommends that people with arthritis include in the diet to improve their condition, products containing monounsaturated fats, “which fight inflammation.” In particular, it is useful to regularly consume nuts to protect the joints.