Tag: Rheumatic heart disease

Rheumatic fever is a severe autoimmune reaction triggered by an untreated Group A Streptococcus (GAS) infection, not a vitamin deficiency. However, recent observational studies have identified an association between low vitamin D levels and an increased risk or severity of acute rheumatic fever (ARF), suggesting that optimal nutrition, including sufficient vitamin D, supports a healthy immune response.

Up to 75% of people living with rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic diseases believe diet plays a key part in managing their symptoms. For those with rheumatic heart disease (RHD), understanding **what foods should you avoid with rheumatic heart disease** is a critical step for reducing inflammation and protecting cardiac function.