409: A joint approach? Exploring the links between nutrition and arthritis

<div>Arthritis is a debilitating condition which affects millions of people around the world.  <br> <br> In the UK alone, <a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/arthritis/">there are up to 10 million people living with it</a> and it affects people of all ages.<br> <br> So, what role can what we eat play in preventing and managing the condition?<br> <br> Spoiler alert - there is no one-size-fits-all miracle diet.<br> <br> But while we can be sure there is no miracle diet for arthritis, there are many foods which appear beneficial in fighting inflammation and joint pain.<br> <br> So a greater understanding of the role of diet and nutrition is really important.<br> <br> In this edition of the Food Matters Live podcast, we discuss <a href="https://foodmatterslive.com/podcast/exactly-why-is-a-mediterranean-diet-good-for-you-food-podcasts/">which foods might be useful</a> and which to avoid. <br> <br> And we ask whether supplements can play a role, and whether current research into areas like <a href="https://foodmatterslive.com/article/gut-health-what-it-is-and-how-to-improve-it/">the gut microbiome</a> might bring new solutions.<br> <br> <strong>Guest:<br> Martin Lau, Services Development Manager and Dietitian, Arthritis Action</strong> </div>