Scientists from Linköping University in Sweden found that irregular meals and frequent fast food consumption increase the severity of chronic pain syndrome. Results of the study: shared In the journal Scientific Reports.
It is generally accepted in the scientific community that one in five adults worldwide suffers from chronic pain. This unpleasant feeling and the associated stress result from actual or potential damage to various tissues and organs.
In the study, researchers focused on identifying factors that increase chronic pain. To do this, they invited 2,152 people who reported persistent neck and lower back pain, as well as the presence of hypermobile Ehler-Danos syndrome (an inherited disorder in the development of collagen structures in the body) and fibromyalgia (symmetrical skeletal muscle), to participate. pain). More than 50% of participants reported experiencing chronic pain for five years or more.
The researchers collected information about the volunteers’ mental and physical health and asked them to fill out special questionnaires to assess the adequacy of their eating and exercise habits. Data on smoking status and the amount of alcohol consumed regularly were also obtained.
Results of correlation analysis of the data showed that irregular intake was significantly associated with increased chronic pain. In addition, the severity of unpleasant sensations was affected by frequent consumption of fast food, the presence of small amounts of fruits and vegetables in the diet, and excessive consumption of sweets.
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