This type of arthritis is associated with a buildup of uric acid in the joints, which leads to joint swelling and pain. It can be chronic or acute. Uric acid is a byproduct created when the body breaks down certain substances in food. It normally dissolves in the blood and is removed from the body through urination.
1. Sugars. Pro-inflammatory Agent: Excessive sugar intake causes tooth decay and has been linked to increased risks of obesity, inflammation and chronic diseases such as metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes. Recently, it has also finally been proven that sugar, as well as dairy, are the causes of acne.
When your energy levels go down because of chronic sugar use, your immune system is weakened, making it more likely that you will catch every bug, cold, or flu virus that goes around. The sugar in one can of soda can be enough to suppress your bodyâs defense forces by 30 percent for a three-hour period!