A study in the journal Frontiers of Nutrition revealed that the risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) increases by 6% with every cup of caffeinated coffee that you drink per day. With that being said, evidence from around the world also shows that various properties in coffee can reduce pain, inflammation, and even the risk of gout. If you are a coffee drinker with arthritis, you will need to weigh these pros and cons, which can vary depending on the type of arthritis you have, the type of coffee you drink, and how many cups you drink per day. This article explains the health implications of coffee, its risks and benefits for arthritis, how much you should drink, and more. How Coffee Affects Arthritis There are both pros and cons to drinking coffee for arthritis symptoms. For some types of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, it could increase your risk of developing the disease. For other types, like gout (a form of inflammatory arthritis) it seems to be protective....
