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Can a diet help manage my joint pain better?

Is there a specific diet that can help me manage my joint pain better? I have lupus, so I often have to deal with inflammation around my joints.

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Diet can have a modest effect. The Mediterranean diet is most widely recommended but plant based diets can be helpful
Consider a high unsaturated fat diet.
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Great Question! According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), though, there's not enough evidence to support the use of particular herbs or spices still a number of herbs and spices do have anti-inflammatory properties. Check out this article for further details. https://www.everydayhealth.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/diet/six-herbs-and-spices-for-rheumatoid-arthritis/