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In adults with rheumatoid arthritis, the typical diet is pro-inflammatory, with an average dietary inflammatory index of 0.99, and reductions in this index occur when intake of specific...

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How it works

Eating more fish, vegetables, nuts, and olive oil gives the body specific nutrients that stop immune cells from producing inflammatory chemicals. These nutrients change cell membranes and block a major inflammation switch, which lowers the overall level of inflammation in the body.

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Eating more fish, vegetables, nuts, and olive oil increases specific nutrients that stop immune cells from making inflammatory chemicals. These nutrients replace harmful fats in cell membranes, reduce the production of inflammatory signals, and block a key switch that turns on inflammation. This lowers the overall level of inflammation in the body.

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Increased intake of omega-3 fatty acids from fish and plant sources displaces arachidonic acid in cell membrane phospholipids

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Reduced arachidonic acid availability decreases synthesis of pro-inflammatory eicosanoids such as PGE2 and LTB4

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Increased omega-3 fatty acids promote synthesis of specialized pro-resolving mediators including resolvins and protectins

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Increased intake of dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin E, and beta-carotene enhances antioxidant capacity and reduces oxidative stress

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Antioxidants and dietary fiber inhibit activation of the NF-κB signaling pathway in macrophages and synovial cells

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Increased intake of oleic acid from extra-virgin olive oil activates PPAR-γ and further suppresses NF-κB activation

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Suppressed NF-κB activation reduces transcription and secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-6, TNF-α, and IL-1β

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Lower systemic concentrations of pro-inflammatory cytokines and eicosanoids reduce the energy-adjusted Dietary Inflammatory Index

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Evidence from Studies

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Comparison of mediterranean and healthy eating guideline interventions on the dietary inflammatory index in rheumatoid arthritis: results from a dietary randomised controlled intervention trial

Randomized Controlled Trial
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2026 May 26

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Source Study

Comparison of mediterranean and healthy eating guideline interventions on the dietary inflammatory index in rheumatoid arthritis: results from a dietary randomised controlled intervention trial

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DOI: 10.1007/s00394-026-03987-9

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