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Dietary Patterns and Interventions to Alleviate Chronic Pain
Simona Dragan1,2, Maria-Corina Șerban3, Georgiana Damian1
1Department of Cardiology, "Victor Babeș" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2 Eftimie Murgu Square, 300041 Timișoara, Romania.
Nutrients
|August 23, 2020
Summary
Dietary patterns can alleviate chronic pain by leveraging antioxidant and anti-inflammatory components. This review analyzes clinical studies on diets to improve quality of life for chronic pain patients.
Area of Science:
- Medical research
- Nutrition science
- Pain management
Background:
- Chronic pain significantly impacts patients' lives, causing distress and disability.
- A biopsychosocial approach is crucial for understanding and managing chronic pain.
- Dietary interventions are increasingly recognized for their role in pain management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify relevant literature on dietary patterns for alleviating chronic pain.
- To analyze current dietary interventions and their effectiveness in managing chronic pain.
- To synthesize findings from clinical studies on diet and chronic pain.
Main Methods:
- Searched PubMed database using keywords 'chronic pain' and 'diet' within the last 10 years.
- Included clinical studies and randomized controlled trials.
- Analyzed 272 relevant results, focusing on 38 selected studies.
Main Results:
- Various dietary patterns show potential in alleviating chronic pain.
- Dietary components possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties beneficial for pain management.
- Specific diets can improve patients' quality of life.
Conclusions:
- Dietary interventions represent a valid approach to managing chronic pain.
- Further research into specific dietary patterns is warranted.
- Integrating nutritional strategies can enhance chronic pain treatment plans.
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