BREAKTHROUGH NUTRITIONAL THERAPY FOR REUMATOID ARTHRITIS

Reumatoid is commonly used as the prototype for inflammatory arthritis.RA affects 0.5%-1% of the general population worldwide,with a female-to-male ratio between 2:1 and 4:1.In RA the consequence is loss of articular surfaces and joint motion.Muscles fibers undergo degeneration changes.Tendons and ligament elasticity and contractile power are lost.Patient suffering from RA frequently experience anorexia, weight loss,and anemia.Food selection should include the daily requirement from the basic food groups,with emphasis on food high in vitamin,protein,and iron for tissue building and repair.For patient who is extremely anoretic,small,frequent feeding with increase protein supplement may be prescribed.Some medication used inRA treatment stimulate the appetite and,when combined with decrease activity,may lead to weight gain