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Drug–Nutrient Interactions in Rheumatic Diseases

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Nutrition and Rheumatic Disease

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Summary

• Timing of medication in relation to mealtime influences absorption and bioavailability of drugs.

• Fish-oil supplementation can reduce prostaglandin production and proinflammatory cytokines.

• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug use can be modulated by fish-oil supplements.

• Folate status is important for prevention of methotrexate toxicity.

• Side effects of medication, pathological process of the disease, low appetite, and low mobility from active disease can contribute to poor nutritional status of patients with rheumatic disease.

• Optimal nutritional status should be maintained to achieve a positive treatment outcome and to reduce the risk for developing concurrent diseases.

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    Laura A. Coleman PhD, RD

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Han, S.N. (2008). Drug–Nutrient Interactions in Rheumatic Diseases. In: Coleman, L.A. (eds) Nutrition and Rheumatic Disease. Nutrition and Health. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59745-403-2_4

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