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What protein worsens arthritis?

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Maybe Gluten? I don’t know for sure, but I do know that gluten is a protein and it worsens arthritis. Hope this helps
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Foods that contain gluten and red and processed meat may worsen arthritis symptoms12.Gluten, a protein in wheat, barley, and rye, can cause inflammation and worsen symptoms in some people with arthritis1.Red and processed meat have been linked to inflammation, which may increase arthritis symptoms2. Diets heavy in processed and red meats demonstrate high levels of inflammatory markers like interleukin-6 (IL-6), C-reactive protein (CRP), and homocysteine2.

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