Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA):

among children and teenagers. It usually begins before age 18 years old and continues into adulthood.

The exact cause of JRA is unknown and it is considered an “autoimmune” disorder, which means the person`s immune system attacks his or her own cells and organs.

Nutritional Supports:

Restricted Foods:

1. Saturated fats.
2. Trans-fats.
3. Processed foods.
4. Fried foods.
5. Sugars and sweets. They weaken the immune system.
6. Foods high in gluten: wheat, breads, oats, rye, barley, semolina, spelt, kamut, couscous, and triticale.
7. Foods high in solanine: potatoes, tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers. Solanine is a poisonous plant alkaloid produced by the plants from nightshade family as a natural defense mechanism against external microorganisms. Solanine exacerbates inflammation.
8. Foods high in Omega-6: soy, sunflower oil, safflower oil, corn oil, borage oil, sesame oil, and evening primrose oil. Omega-6, particularly Alpha-Lioleic Acid, is a pro-inflammatory.
9. Inflammatory foods: red meats, eggs, and dairy products.
10. Alcohol and coffee.
11. Allergenic foods. The most common allergenic foods are wheat, corn, red meats, eggs, citrus fruits, and peanuts.

Recommended Foods:

1. Plenty of water: at least 2 liters a day.
2. Gluten free foods: brown rice, quinoa, buckwheat, and millet.
3. Legumes.
4. Cold water fish: salmon, and mackerel.
5. Flaxseeds.
6. Chia seeds.
7. Hemp seeds.
8. Fresh fruits and vegetables, except allergenic and solanine-containing ones.
9. Fruits high in flavonoids: berries, and red grapes.
10. Ginger.
11. Pineapple.
12. Spices high in antioxidants: sumac, turmeric, and cinnamon.

Recommended Supplements for age over 18:

1. Omega – 3 Fatty Acids: 2 -3 grams a day.
2. French Maritime Pine Bark Extract: 200 – 300 mg a day.
3. Grape Seed Extract: 100 – 200 mg a day.
4. Curcumin: 1000 – 1500 mg a day.
5. Vitamin E: 800 – 1200 IU a day.
6. Bromelain: 1500 mg a day.
7. Probiotics: A product that provides 5 to 10 billion active organisms per serving.
8. White Willow Bark: 400 – 800 mg a day. It contains salicin that reduces pain and inflammation.
9. Vitamin B5: 1000 – 2000 mg a day.
10. Zinc: 50 -100 mg a day.
11. Multivitamin – Multiminerals: A high potency product.

Recommended Supplements for age 3 – 18:

1. Omega – 3 Fatty Acids: 1 – 2 grams a day.
2. French Maritime Pine Bark Extract: 25 – 50 mg a day.
3. Grape Seed Extract: 12.5 – 50 mg a day.
4. Probiotics for Children: A product that provides 2 to 5 billion active organisms per serving.
5. Multivitamin – Multiminerals: A high-potency product.

Recommended Supplements for age under age 3:

You need to consult a pediatrician, dietician, or medicinal nutritionist.

Miscellaneous Suggestions for age over 18:

1. Liver detoxification.
2. Colon cleansing.