title: [No evidence that diet has any influence on the aetiology of rheumatoid arthritis].
abstract: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease affecting 0,5-1% of the population. Several genetic and environmental factors are implicated in the aetiology of RA. The only well-established environmental risk factor is tobacco smoking. In this review we examine data linking intake of fatty acids, meat, antioxidants and vitamin D with the risk of RA. Although there is some tendency to show a protective effect of fatty acids from fish on RA, generally, evidence on dietary risk factors is scarce with a lack of statistical significance and reproducibility.
authors: Reumatologisk Afdeling, Sygehus Vendsyssel, Bispensgade 37, 9800 Hjørring. asli@rn.dk.
authors: Asta
authors: A
authors: Linauskas
authors: Annette
authors: A
authors: de Thurah
authors: Grethe Neumann
authors: GN
authors: Andersen
authors: Kristian
authors: K
authors: Stengaard-Pedersen
mesh_terms: D000975:Antioxidants / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D004032:Diet; D004042:Dietary Fats, Unsaturated / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005395:Fish Oils / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology; D005396:Fish Products; D006801:Humans; D008460:Meat / Q000009:adverse effects; D065840:Protective Factors; D012307:Risk Factors; D014807:Vitamin D / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology
chemical_list: D000975:Antioxidants; D004042:Dietary Fats, Unsaturated; D005395:Fish Oils; D014807:Vitamin D