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Brightly-coloured fruit and veg may protect against arthritis
Brightly-coloured fruit and veg may protect against arthritis -- Posted by Roman Bystrianyk on 08-18-05 19:01
"Brightly-coloured fruit and veg may protect against arthritis",
Medical News Today, August 18, 2005,
Link: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=3D29290
Rheumatoid arthritis currently affects around 1% adults in the UK.
Previous studies have suggested that vitamin C and the pigment
beta-cryptoxanthin, both of which are found in brightly-coloured fruit
and veg, may act as antioxidants, and protect the body against the
oxidative damage which can cause inflammation.
The Manchester team, based in the Arthritis Research Campaign's
Epidemiology Unit, worked with researchers from the Institute of Public
Health at the University of Cambridge to analyse health questionnaires
and diet diaries by over 25000 45-74 year-olds; completed as part of
the EPIC (European Prospective Investigation of Cancer) Norfolk study
of diet and chronic disease in the 1990s. They then followed-up the
participants over a nine year period to identify new cases of
inflammatory polyarthritis (IP), including rheumatoid arthritis.
Dr Dorothy Pattison, who led the research, said: "We found that the
average daily beta-cryptoxanthin intake of the 88 patients who had
developed inflammatory polyarthritis was 40% lower than those who
hadn't, and their intake of another carotenoid, zeaxanthin, was 20%
lower.
"Those in the top third for beta-cryptoxanthin intake were only half as
likely to develop IP as those in the lowest third, and vitamin C was
also found to be an important factor."
The findings appear to confirm previous evidence that a modest increase
in fruit and vegetables containing beta-cryptoxanthin and vitamin C,
equivalent to one glass of freshly-squeezed orange juice each day,
might help to protect against developing inflammatory joint diseases.
Dr Pattison has previously published research which found that both low
intakes of fruit and vegetables (in particular those high in vitamin
C), and high levels of red meat consumption were associated with an
increased risk of developing IP.
A full paper on the findings of the research appears in the August
issue of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
(ajcn.org/current.shtml).
The EPIC Norfolk study is funded by the Medical Research Council,
Cancer Research UK and the British Heart Foundation.
The University of Manchester (http://www.manchester.ac.uk) was formed
by the merger of The Victoria University of Manchester and UMIST in
October 2004, and with 36 000 students expected in the coming academic
year is the largest higher education institution in the country. Its
Faculty of Medical & Human Sciences (www.mhs.manchester.ac.uk) is one
of the largest faculties of clinical and health sciences in Europe,
with a research income of over =A337 million.
The School of Medicine (www.medicine.manchester.ac.uk) is the largest
of the Faculty's five Schools, with 1300 staff, almost 2000
undergraduates and a =A332M research income. The School encompasses five
teaching hospitals, and is closely linked to a range of general
hospitals and community practices across the North West of England.
The Arthritis Research Campaign (arc) is the fourth largest medical
research charity in the UK, funding research totalling =A320 million
annually. For more information please contact arc press officer Jane
Tadman on 01246 541107 or visit http://www.arc.org.uk.
The University of Cambridge's (http://www.cam.ac.uk) reputation for
outstanding academic achievement is known worldwide and reflects the
intellectual achievement of its students as well as the world-class
original research carried out by the staff of the University and the
Colleges.
As Cambridge approaches its 800th anniversary in 2009, it continues to
change in response to the challenges it faces. The modern University is
an international centre of teaching and research in a vast range of
subjects: about half of the students study science or technology.
Members of the University have won over 80 Nobel Prizes.
Jo NIghtingale
joanne.nightingale@manchester.ac.uk
44-161-275-8156
University of Manchester
http://www.manchester.ac.uk
Re: Brightly-coloured fruit and veg may protect against arthritis -- Posted by Lisa on 08-26-05 08:03
he link between diet and arthritis has yet to be proven scientifically,
but there are certain nutritional recommendations that doctors believe
are helpful in the management of symptoms and prevention of further
deterioration.
According to Dr. Fisher, the Indianapolis orthopaedic surgeon,
"Maintaining an ideal bodyweight does your joints a favor." The
link between nutrition and arthritis is complex. There is limited
evidence that diet can influence some forms of arthritis, but to fully
understand this, the type of arthritis and the kind of diet must be
considered. A number of substances, including copper, zinc, vitamin B,
fish oils, plant seed oils and others have also reportedly helped
arthritis patients. Try to gradually switch to low-fat products such as
low-fat milk and spread. Always choose leaner cuts of meat and try to
substitute junk food with fruit and nuts.
to know more about How Far is diet linked with Arthritis? you can see
http://www.womenfitness.net/arthritis1.htm
lisa
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