Rheumatoid arthritis patients can not eat citrus.
Some of the reasons are as follows: because citrus contains different vasoactive amines - adrenaline-like substances that affect the onset of rheumatoid arthritis and aggravate the clinical symptoms of patients. Free radical-mediated peroxidative damage is now considered to be an important cause of rheumatoid arthritis.
Fruits other than citrus have the ability to reduce the incidence of rheumatoid arthritis, and the possible mechanism is that fruits other than citrus, such as apples, are rich in vitamin C, vitamin E, and β2 carotene, which have the ability to regulate inflammation and antioxidant effects, effectively inhibit immune-inflammatory reactions, and reduce the incidence of rheumatoid arthritis.
Banana contains a lot of carbohydrates and crude fiber, also contains angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitory substances, can inhibit the rise of blood pressure, the treatment of hypertension has an auxiliary effect. The dried fruits of lotus seeds and fruits have the effect of lowering blood pressure and expanding blood vessels.
Grapes contain natural polymerization of grass enzyme, can be combined with viruses or bacterial species of protein, so that they lose the ability to infect disease; and the resveratrol therein has inhibited the proliferation of cancerous cells, anti-atherosclerosis, regulating the number of heart booms function.
Persimmon contains a large number of vitamins, amino acids, etc., can supplement vitamins for the human body, soften blood vessels, blood circulation and anti-inflammatory, moistening the lungs, astringent intestines and stop bleeding. Figs contain malic acid, fatty acids and other substances, can reduce blood lipids, forecast coronary heart disease; which contains quinine acid with anti-inflammatory effect, can assist in the treatment of sore throat.