STOP Eating These 7 Foods if You Have Arthritis (& What to Eat Instead)
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STOP Eating These 7 Foods if You Have Arthritis (& What to Eat Instead)

29:51 Mar 31, 2026
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These 7 foods are the worst foods for arthritis. They increase inflammation and make joint pain worse! Find out about the arthritis foods to avoid and how to reduce inflammation and joint pain with Watch this episode next: Reset Your Body in 5 Days (With Zero Food)with the best dietary choices. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction: Foods to avoid with arthritis 0:40 What is arthritis? 4:17 TUDCA 8:45 Rheumatoid arthritis 10:42 What causes joint pain and arthritis? 12:16 The 7 worst foods for arthritis and joint pain 20:28 The best foods for arthritis pain Today, we’re going to look at some of the causes of arthritis, the worst foods for arthritis, and foods that can improve your symptoms! The chondrocyte is a cell that makes up your cartilage. Arthritis is often related to stress that originates in the endoplasmic reticulum of these cells. Surprisingly, this cell has receptors for bile salts! There are two types of bile: one made by the liver and secondary bile produced by your microbes. This secondary type of bile acts as a potent anti-inflammatory in the joints, protecting them and reducing inflammation. TUDCA is a specialized bile salt that can reduce stress in the endoplasmic reticulum and can be incredibly beneficial for arthritis and joint pain. Vitamin K2 prevents calcium from building up in the soft tissue. A deficiency can lead to calcification in the joints and arteries, as well as the formation of osteophytes. Whether you have rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis, vitamin D is one of the most effective anti-inflammatory agents. It is also incredibly beneficial for addressing autoimmune conditions. Joint pain and arthritis are often triggered by the following: •Food allergies •AGEs (sugar and protein byproduct) •Infection •Seed oils •Microbiome problem Here are 7 foods to avoid with arthritis and joint pain: 1. Emulsifiers (Polysorbate 80) 2. Low-fat soy protein powder 3. Refined seed oil (Aldehydes) 4. Alcohol (Purines from beer) 5. Casein A1 Protein 6. Modern wheat (Gluten content, glyphosate, amylopectin A, WGA) 7. High fructose corn syrup The following foods can help reduce joint pain and inflammation and reduce the symptoms of arthritis: 1. Fermented foods 2. Healthy fats (Olive oil, avocado oil, fish oils, grass-fed animal fats) 3. High vitamin D3 foods and omega-3 fats 4. Sulfur-rich foods (Onions, garlic, cruciferous vegetables) 5. Collagen (Bone broth) High amounts of iron can contribute to arthritis, so it's best to keep your intake low. Try TUDCA to support the endoplasmic reticulum in your cells and reduce joint pain. Disclaimer: Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virgini
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