Title:Dietary, Herbal and Nutritional Interventions for Managing Rheumatoid
Arthritis: A Review
Volume: 25
Issue: 2
Author(s): Aanchal Verma, Nandini Dubey, Anant Agrawal and Ahsas Goyal*
Affiliation:
- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Pharmaceutical Research, GLA University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India
Keywords:
Rheumatoid arthritis, nutrition, inflammation, bone damage, joint pain, genetic.
Abstract: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a systemic, inflammatory disease that affects joints and
leads to progressive cartilage and bone deterioration. The susceptibility to RA is determined by
genetic and environmental factors. Recently, many efforts have been undertaken to develop natural
compounds capable of reducing the symptoms of RA to avoid the negative effects of the current
anti-inflammatory drugs. Interestingly, substantial data has revealed that nutritional, and herbal
supplements may be effective adjuvants in reducing the symptoms of RA by influencing the
pathogenic inflammatory processes. In this context, various kinds of food, phenolic substances,
spices like ginger, and turmeric, several vitamins, and probiotics are reported to control the activity
of inflammatory molecules implicated in the pathophysiology of RA and therefore, have proved
successful in slowing the course of this arthritic illness. Therefore, the goal of this review article is
to compile various findings on RA that have revealed illuminating information about the antiinflammatory,
antioxidant, analgesic, immunomodulatory, and bone erosion-preventing properties
of nutritional, and herbal components. Conclusively, this review concentrates on natural ingredients
that may enhance overall well-being, promote health, and lessen the risk of RA.
