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TL;DR
This systematic review of six cohort studies found that Prudent and Mediterranean dietary patterns were associated with reduced progression of osteoarthritis symptoms, while a Western dietary pattern was linked to increased progression.
Nutrition & Dietetics · 4 authors, 1 centre
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This systematic review of six cohort studies found that Prudent and Mediterranean dietary patterns were associated with reduced progression of osteoarthritis symptoms, while a Western dietary pattern was linked to increased progression.
This systematic review analyzed six cohort studies to assess the association between dietary patterns, diet quality, or food groups and symptomatic osteoarthritis in adults aged 45 and older. The primary outcomes were pain, stiffness, and physical function related to osteoarthritis. The review found that Prudent and Mediterranean dietary patterns were associated with reduced symptom progression, while a Western dietary pattern was linked to increased progression. Increased total fiber intake was also associated with reduced symptom progression and pain worsening. The review noted that the body of evidence is limited, with a generally low certainty according to GRADE assessment, and further research is needed to corroborate these findings and explore unstudied dietary patterns.