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3. Alcohol
Alcohol is a drink that could also become addictive when taken excessively. While drinking alcohol may be socially enjoyable, it is a dangerous vice especially to those that suffer from arthritis. Alcoholics will often be the ones experiencing cases of gout. Gout is a form of arthritis. It is responsible for the formation of hard crystals in the person’s joints. If you have arthritis, then you should know that drinking will lead to further inflammation, even if you just drink a few bottles. So it’s better to just avoid alcohol altogether. That’s another reason to stop drinking, added to the common “it will ruin your liver.”
4. Added sugars
A lot of people love sugar. It is sweet after all. Unfortunately, it is another indulgence that might increase your pain if you suffer from arthritis. When the proteins in your body as well as the fats come into contact with sugar, your body produces “advanced glycation end products” (AGEs). These AGEs will make you age faster, which is something you do not want and will trigger further inflammation. So, to avoid further pain, go for sugar sources that are less processed, like honey.