Triglycerides — the most common type of fat in blood — could be a potential modifiable risk factor for rheumatoid arthritis in women, according to a study.Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease with a higher prevalence in women. It is characterised by joint inflammation, pain, and swelling, which can lead to joint deformities and functional disabilities in severe cases.
Triglycerides, key indicators of lipid metabolism, are linked to inflammation and metabolic disorders, both contributing to the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis.
However, the association between triglyceride levels and the prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis in women remains unclear.
To probe, a team of researchers from Suining Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Chinaās Sichuan, analysed the association on data from 10,728 female participants between 1999 and 2018.