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The effect of an anti-inflammatory diet on chronic pain: A pilot study
Chronic pain (CP) is a complication of rheumatic illnesses that must be managed with medications whose long-term use is linked to adverse consequences. Nonetheless, scholarly articles have indicated that food supplements and dietary adjustments may be a major player in reducing the symptoms of inflammatory diseases. Therefore, it is thought that using an anti-inflammatory diet to control pain might lead to a higher standard of living. Therefore, Sala-Climent et al. (2023) looked at how anti-inflammatory foods affected CP patients who had rheumatic conditions. Following a thorough study of literature, the authors created the AnMeD-S, a 13-item anti-inflammatory dietary guidance based on a Mediterranean diet devoid of gluten, red meat, and cow’s milk. Next, in order to assess the effectiveness of this anti-inflammatory, pilot research was conducted. Next, a food consumption score was used to assess the patient’s adherence to the suggested diet, up to a maximum of 156 points. For four months, 45 CP patients were monitored. Nine validated questionnaires were used to evaluate variables linked to quality of life, such as depressive status, pain perception, and sleep satisfaction. Anthropometric measures were taken both before and after the subjects followed the anti-inflammatory diet. The authors noted that, in the patients that were evaluated, a relationship between better physical attributes, improved stress, and reduced pain was seen with an increasing consumption of anti-inflammatory foods. Moreover, there was a favorable correlation between sleep satisfaction and a decrease in the intake of foods that cause inflammation. In individuals with CP, adhering to the AnMeD-S was linked to better quality of life and physical attributes. The authors conclude that following the AnMeD-S diet increases the consumption of anti-inflammatory foods, whereas pro-inflammatory foods (like those containing gluten) are restricted. This food regimen may alleviate the symptoms of CP, lessen insomnia, and favorably enhance stress and depressive states. [NPID: Anti inflammatory diet, chronic pain, Mediterranean diet, gluten, red meat, milk]
Year: 2023
