A new study in the United States shows that a typical high-fat Western diet can increase the risk of pain, especially in patients with diabetes or obesity. Changing eating habits may significantly reduce or even reverse the risk of pain.
Researchers have discovered that a typical Western diet is rich in omega-6 fatty acids, which is a significant risk factor for inflammatory pain and neuropathic pain. Omega-6 is mainly found in foods containing vegetable oils, and is beneficial to the body itself. Western diets that are prone to obesity contain too much omega-6, such as corn chips, fried onion rings, refined snacks, fast food, cakes, bacon, etc. The healthier omega-3 fatty acids are mainly found in foods such as fish, linseed and walnuts.
Researchers have found that changing high-fat eating habits, especially lowering omega-6 and increasing omega-3 intake, can significantly reduce pain. The researchers said that this new study helps to provide new ideas for the treatment of chronic pain patients, that is, to change the diet or develop drugs that can block the release of certain fatty acids in the body.
According to Xinhua News Agency
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