Can a special diet help ease arthritis pain?
The Effect of an Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) Diet in Adults With Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Single Arm Crossover Pilot Feasibility Study
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Nine people with arthritis tried eating only whole foods like veggies, fruits, and meat — no grains, sugar, or dairy — for 8 weeks.
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Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Nine people with arthritis tried eating only whole foods like veggies, fruits, and meat — no grains, sugar, or dairy — for 8 weeks.
Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses
Max 100Randomized Controlled Trials
Max 90Cohort Studies
Max 72Case-Control Studies
Max 58Cross-Sectional Studies
Max 44Case Reports & Case Series
Max 30Expert Opinion & Narrative Reviews
Max 520 / 90
Evidence Score
Participants are randomly assigned to treatment or control groups, minimizing bias. Considered the gold standard for testing whether an intervention causes an effect.
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Eating a diet based on whole foods that reduces inflammation lowers levels of systemic inflammation in people with autoimmune disease.
In a group of nine adults with rheumatoid arthritis, following an 8-week Autoimmune Protocol diet was linked to a measurable decrease in symptom scores, and seven of them reached a level of symptom control considered acceptable by patients.
Among adults with rheumatoid arthritis, following an 8-week Autoimmune Protocol diet led to a decrease in body mass index and waist circumference, and most participants lost weight.
In adults with rheumatoid arthritis, following an autoimmune protocol diet for eight weeks was linked to lower fatigue and improved sleep scores on a 10-point scale, with most participants reporting near-zero sleep disturbance at the end.
Adults with rheumatoid arthritis who followed an 8-week autoimmune protocol diet consumed more fruits, vegetables, seafood, and fiber, and stopped eating refined grains and added sugars.