The anti-inflammatory properties of vitamin B5 help lessen the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. A diet with proper amounts of this vitamin can help minimize the duration and frequency of flare-ups. There is a correlation between vitamin B5 deficiency and the severity of rheumatoid arthritis, though B5 deficiency doesn't cause the condition. Choosing to get your vitamin B5 from the foods that you eat can help with the overall autoimmune responses of related to rheumatoid arthritis, as many of these foods also have other anti-inflammatory properties and nutrients that can reduce the stress that causes flare-ups.

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