Does Sugar Aggravate Joint Pain? The Link Between Diet and Inflammation
                                
                                
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                                A 2017 study of rheumatoid arthritis patients revealed that sugar-sweetened foods and drinks were commonly identified as triggers for symptoms. But does sugar aggravate joint pain in a wider context? The answer lies in understanding the complex relationship between dietary sugar and systemic inflammation.