Marine ω-3, vitamin D levels, disease outcome and periodontal status in rheumatoid arthritis outpatients

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and periodontitis are chronic progressive inflammatory diseases associated with soft and hard tissue destruction. Genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors drive host responses in both diseases [1 –3]. An association between periodontitis and RA has been described in systematic reviews [4] and meta-analyses [5]. The etiopathogenesis of RA is complex and the offending stimulus is still not clear. It is hypothesized that a second inflammatory “hit” is required to stimulate development of the disease [6].
Source: Nutrition - Category: Nutrition Authors: Tags: Applied nutritional investigation Source Type: research