Fasting mimicking diets: A literature review of their impact on inflammatory arthritis

Mediterranean Journal of Rheumatology

ARTICLE

Aliki I. Venetsanopoulou¹  Paraskevi V. Voulgari¹  Alexandros A. Drosos¹ 

[1] Rheumatology Clinic, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School, University of Ioannina

关键词: fasting;    metabolism;    immunity;    inflammation;    rheumatoid arthritis;   

DOI  :  10.31138/mjr.30.4.201

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: PCO Convin S.A.

【 摘 要 】

Fasting is an act of restricting, for a certain length of time, food intake or intake of particular foods, and has been part of religious rituals for centuries. Religions such as Christianity and Islam use this practice as a form of sacrifice, self-discipline, and gratitude. However, in the past decade, fasting has penetrated the mainstream as a diet trend. There are several ways of fasting; existing fast mimicking eating methods promise accelerated weight loss, and many more benefits: lower cholesterol, prevention of type 2 diabetes and a longer lifespan. Even more, it has been proposed that fasting can downregulate the inflammatory process and potentially be used as a treatment regimen for several diseases. Here, we review the effects of fasting on immune and inflammatory pathways. Also, we present current knowledge about the role of fasting in the activity of inflammatory arthritides with a focus on rheumatoid arthritis.

【 授权许可】

CC BY-NC