Pain and diet: A summary of the evidence for the role of diet modification in chronic pain

Br J Pain. 2024 Feb;18(1):82-86. doi: 10.1177/20494637231203856. Epub 2023 Sep 30.

Abstract

Chronic pain constitutes a significant burden to patients and healthcare systems. For many patients, the only option is to attempt to manage their pain within their daily lives. Here, we review evidence provided by three systematic reviews for the effect of diet and diet supplements on patients' experience of chronic pain.

Keywords: chronic pain; dietary change; dietary ingredients; polyunsaturated fatty acids; vegetarian.