2. Omega 6 Fatty Acids
You may have heard of Omega-3 fatty acids. They are super important to control inflammation. Omega-6 fatty acids can trigger your body to produce chemicals that cause inflammation. You’ll find Omega-6 fatty acids in corn, safflower, sunflower, soy and vegetable oils, and products that contain these oils. Replace your Omega-6 rich oils with canola, flaxseed, walnut, and olive oils.
Remember that these omega-6 fatty acids are found in trans-fats and commercial frying oil. Eliminate these for extra protection.
3. Alcohol
Alcohol has an interesting track record when it comes to inflammation. A few studies show that 5 to 10 grams of alcohol a day may help protect you from developing rheumatoid arthritis. That’s about half a beer a day.
If you already have arthritis, alcohol interacts badly with most anti-inflammatory medication. Certain forms of arthritis are worsened by drinking alcohol. Moderating your alcohol intake may important to control arthritis pain.
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