How to reverse arthritis in 8 weeks | Dr. Tamiko Katsumoto

ZOE Science & Nutrition

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Nutrition, Health & Fitness, Education, Science

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🗓️ 27 February 2025

⏱️ 66 minutes

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Summary

Arthritis affects millions worldwide. 1 in 5 adults in the U.S suffer with it and many people assume it’s an inevitable part of aging. Bu what if you could reduce joint pain and inflammation through diet and lifestyle? In this episode, Dr. Tamiko Katsumoto, Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford University, unpacks the science behind arthritis. She explains the key differences between osteoarthritis, caused by wear and tear on joints, and rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks healthy tissue. While there is no cure for arthritis, Tamiko reveals why chronic inflammation plays a central role - and how the modern diet is making things worse. Tamiko shares evidence-based strategies to reduce inflammation naturally, including the best foods to support joint health and whether supplements and lifestyle changes can make a real difference. If you or someone you know suffers from joint pain, this episode is packed with insights to help you take control of your health. 🥑 Make smarter food choices. Become a member at zoe.com - 10% off with code PODCAST 🌱 Try our new plant based wholefood supplement - Daily 30+ Follow ZOE on Instagram. Timecodes 00:00 Can you reverse arthritis? 03:35 What is arthritis? 05:10 How joints work 06:49 Signs of arthritis 11:31 Osteoarthritis explained 12:29 Rheumatoid arthritis explained 14:09 New treatments 15:00 How effective is medication? 15:59 Role of inflammation 20:26 Tamiko’s plant-based eating study 30:30 Can you feel your diet choices in your body? 34:20 Gut microbiome and arthritis 36:20 Does inflammation cause cancer? 42:02 Is our diet causing disease? 44:00 Anti-inflammatory diet pattern 46:02 Foods to detoxify your body 48:23 Does oily fish help arthritis? 50:05 The role of prebiotics 53:02 Are probiotic capsules worth it? 📚Books by our ZOE Scientists The Food For Life Cookbook Every Body Should Know This by Dr Federica Amati Food For Life by Prof. Tim Spector Free resources from ZOE Live Healthier: Top 10 Tips From ZOE Science & Nutrition Gut Guide - For a Healthier Microbiome in Weeks Mentioned in today's episode A multidisciplinary lifestyle program for rheumatoid arthritis: the 'Plants for Joints' randomized controlled trial, 2023, published in Rheumatology A multidisciplinary lifestyle program for metabolic syndrome-associated osteoarthritis: the "Plants for Joints" randomized controlled trial, 2023, published in Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Gut-microbiota-targeted diets modulate human immune status, 2021, published in Cell High-fiber diet associated with improved progression-free survival and response to immunotherapy in melanoma patients, 2021, published by MD Anderson Have feedback or a topic you'd like us to cover? Let us know here. Episode transcripts are available here.

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0:00.0	Welcome to Zoe Science and Nutrition, where world-leading scientists explain how their research can improve your health.
0:11.0	Too much of the wrong foods leads to chronic inflammation,
0:17.0	which increases your risk of many diseases, including arthritis, which now afflicts one in five people.
0:24.6	Recent research suggests it also plays a crucial role in cancer.
0:29.6	But what if there was a way to turn back the clock?
0:33.6	A groundbreaking new study reveals that the right dietary intervention could reverse arthritis
0:40.0	symptoms, reduce pain and enhance physical function.
0:45.3	And this reduction in inflammation could reduce your risk of other deadly diseases, like
0:48.8	heart disease and even cancer.
0:51.5	And today's guest has already seen these transformative results in her own patients.
0:58.2	Dr. Tomiko Katsumoto is a professor of rheumatology and immunology at Stanford University.
1:05.3	In today's episode, she'll reveal the culprit behind this huge rise in chronic diseases,
1:11.0	and she'll share a new diet that fights inflammation and shields us from the threat of ill health.
1:17.0	You'll leave this episode with a list of foods that unlock a healthier life.
1:24.1	And if you're looking for food recommendations that actually make you feel good, then let me
1:28.7	suggest you check out Zoe's personalised nutrition program.
1:31.8	Because the food you eat isn't only making you tired.
1:34.5	It's making you sick.
1:36.5	Did you know that 60% of our calories now come from ultra-processed foods?
1:40.8	They're cheap.
1:41.8	They're often loaded with sugar and saturated fats. They can last on your shelf for
1:46.1	years and they're engineered to keep you hooked. But every day there's more evidence that links
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