3. Alcohol
Alcohol is a beverage that can also become addictive when used excessively. While drinking alcohol may be socially enjoyable, it is a dangerous vice especially for those who suffer from arthritis. It is in alcoholics that cases of gout often occur. Gout is one form of arthritis. It is responsible for the formation of hard crystals in a person’s joints. If you suffer from arthritis, then you should know that drinking alcohol leads to further inflammation, even if you drink only a few bottles. Therefore, it is better to just avoid alcohol altogether. This is another reason to stop drinking, added to the common «it will ruin your liver».
4. Added sugars
Many people love sugar. It is, after all, sweet. Unfortunately, it’s another indulgence that can increase your pain if you suffer from arthritis. When the proteins in your body, as well as fats, come into contact with sugar, your body produces «advanced glycation end products» (AGEs). These AGEs cause you to age faster, which is something you don’t want, and trigger more inflammation. So to avoid further pain, choose less processed sources of sugar, such as honey.
