Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lupus with a Plant-Based Diet

Dr Chan Hwang MD reviews research showing that the consumption of meat is a significant risk factor for rheumatoid arthritis. Research regarding the fact that vegetarians have a lower level of bacteria associated with rheumatoid arthritis is presented. Studies showing that a vegetarian diet improves both symptoms and clinical lab values in rheumatoid arthritis patients are reviewed. Systemic lupus erythematosus also has risk factors that are less common in people who follow a plant-based diet. The results of interventional studies show that a plant-based diet reduces symptoms in Lupus patients.