Eating half a pizza a week can reduce rheumatoid arthritis pain.
- Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease that affects several joints in the body.
- Eating fresh pizza can significantly reduce the pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis.
- The anti-inflammatory properties of mozzarella and olive oil could explain this link.
A recent study published in the scientific journal Nutrients indicates that eating half a pizza once a week can potentially reduce the pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis by 80%.
Homemade mozzarella and olive oil pizza has anti-inflammatory properties
To reach this conclusion, the researchers analyzed dietary data from 365 people with this chronic inflammatory disease.
To achieve these positive results, however, it is essential that the pizza is prepared with fresh ingredients including mozzarella and olive oil. The latter are indeed known for their anti-inflammatory properties which could relieve the pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis.
“These beneficial effects were likely due to mozzarella cheese and, to a lesser extent, olive oil, although we were unable to assess the possible contribution of tomato sauce,” summarize the researchers.
Diet alone cannot cure rheumatoid arthritis
However, it is important to stress that this study provides only a first indication and that more research is needed to confirm these results. It is also important to note that diet alone cannot cure rheumatoid arthritis and other medical treatments and therapies are usually needed to manage this disease.
Finally, dietary recommendations should always be discussed with a healthcare professional and should not replace appropriate medical treatment.
Rheumatoid arthritis, a debilitating disease
Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease that affects several joints in the body. It causes pain, stiffness and reduced mobility, which makes daily life particularly difficult for sufferers.
Currently available treatments aim to relieve symptoms, slow disease progression and improve patients’ quality of life.
