Daily consumption of HFCS-sweetened beverages triples the risk of RA. The study included younger adults (age 20-30) who consumed beverages sweetened with high fructose corn syrup five times per week.[ref]
Avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup
Key Takeaways
- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a form of joint pain that is caused by an autoimmune attack. About 1% of the population deals with the pain of RA.
- Genetic variants increase the risk of rheumatoid arthritis, and understanding which genes are involved may help you find individualized solutions.
Your Genes
| Gene | RS ID | Your Genotype | Notes for Your Genotype | Effect allele | Effect allele frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HLA-DRB1 | rs660895 | AA | typical risk | G | 0.19 |
| PTPN22 | rs2476601 | AG | increased thymic selection of T-cells; increased risk for RA in Caucasian and Middle Eastern- but not African or Asian populations | A | 0.08 |
| TRAF1/C5 | rs10818488 | AG | increased risk of RA | A | 0.48 |
| TRAF1/C5 | rs2900180 | CT | increased risk of RA | T | 0.33 |
| STAT4 | rs7574865 | GG | typical risk | T | 0.22 |
| TNFAIP3 | rs6920220 | GG | typical | A | 0.18 |
| CCR6 | rs3093024 | AG | slightly increased risk of RA | A | 0.42 |
| ANG2 | rs12674822 | GG | typical risk | T | 0.42 |