February 2002 PMID 11890437

Effects of a very low-fat, vegan diet in subjects with rheumatoid arthritis.

John McDougall, Bonnie Bruce, Gene Spiller, John Westerdahl, Mary McDougall

Mentions

21
Peak: 3 in Oct 2023
across 5 sources since May 2021

Extended reach

151,722
potential audience

Total likes

2,223

Video views

82,755

Mentions per month

May 2021 – Jun 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter6 posts
  • News6 articles
  • Facebook5 posts
  • YouTube2 videos
  • Blogs2 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions include references to research and social media anecdotes, with some posts supporting the diet's benefits and others dismissing or questioning its significance, characterized by a tone of cautious curiosity mixed with skepticism and skepticism, demonstrating moderate engagement and a continuum of perspectives.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the potential benefits of the vegan diet for rheumatoid arthritis, though some dismiss or skeptically approach the evidence.

InterestModerate interest

There is a moderate level of curiosity, as some posts reference research and practical implications, while others dismiss the topic as anecdotal.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants are somewhat engaged, discussing research, sharing opinions, and debating interpretations, but not in-depth.

ImpactNeutral impact

The discussions show limited immediate impact, with some recognizing potential health implications but mostly focusing on individual opinions and anecdotes.

Abstract in brief

  • The study tested how a 4-week very lowfat vegan diet (about 10% fat) affected 24 people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and found significant improvements in RA symptoms, weight loss, and some inflammation markers.
  • Participants' RA symptoms and weight decreased notably, with reductions in fat, protein, and energy intake, and increases in carbohydrates, showing that diet changes can influence disease symptoms.
  • Although some inflammatory markers like C-reactive protein and RA factor decreased, these changes were not statistically significant, but overall, the diet appeared to help manage RA symptoms effectively.]

Top posts

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Gil Carvalho MD PhD
@NutritionMadeS3 · X

@ted_ryce @SentientBlobBob we searched for published science on diet & autoimmune disease I see mostly anecdotes on social media (in every possible direction). published data seems to explain some of the apparent contradictions

Feb 3, 2024 · 11 likes · 27,697 followers View post →
Gil Carvalho MD PhD
@NutritionMadeS3 · X

https://t.co/ghfV2WNUG8

Oct 23, 2023 · 8 likes · 27,697 followers View post →
Earthling
@_earthling74 · X

@SBakerMD Shawn Baker- cherry picker extraordinaire…. https://t.co/OjzaEIJfqF https://t.co/tbNItzmgFK https://t.co/3pLluw6Fc6

Nov 8, 2022 · 4 likes · 430 followers View post →
Jeffrey A. Hirschfield, MD
@DrHirschfield · X

Best Foods for AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE https://t.co/HdDf3FFkOI via @YouTube

Oct 24, 2023 · 11,970 followers View post →
Yorgi Kara
@dogekamil · X

@agustos13 @notsolutely @SevcanCamlidag @BSMKolektif https://t.co/m6vKShAvCc mcdougall. neyse hocam biz seninle tartistik youtube'da uzun uzun, az cok ne soyleyecegini biliyorum, yine de dirsek curutmus doktor adamsin vakit ayirip tartismak istiyorsan mutlaka ogrenecegimiz bir seyler vardir, memnun olurum dinlemekten.

May 23, 2021 · 1,013 followers View post →
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@u2bCV · X

@ScepticalDoctor Easy way to eat ad libitum while effortlessly losing weight & improve biomarkers that everyone in the world has access to (significant!) Also some research behind this protocol it so not just anecdotes: https://t.co/YgpeS3uxI8 https://t.co/6Jd02L4FKf https://t.co/Zi4Y3q9J73

May 4, 2022 · 161 followers View post →

All mentions

Gil Carvalho MD PhD
@NutritionMadeS3 · X

@ted_ryce @SentientBlobBob we searched for published science on diet & autoimmune disease I see mostly anecdotes on social media (in every possible direction). published data seems to explain some of the apparent contradictions

Feb 3, 2024 · 11 likes · 27,697 followers View post →
Jeffrey A. Hirschfield, MD
@DrHirschfield · X

Best Foods for AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE https://t.co/HdDf3FFkOI via @YouTube

Oct 24, 2023 · 11,970 followers View post →
Gil Carvalho MD PhD
@NutritionMadeS3 · X

https://t.co/ghfV2WNUG8

Oct 23, 2023 · 8 likes · 27,697 followers View post →
Earthling
@_earthling74 · X

@SBakerMD Shawn Baker- cherry picker extraordinaire…. https://t.co/OjzaEIJfqF https://t.co/tbNItzmgFK https://t.co/3pLluw6Fc6

Nov 8, 2022 · 4 likes · 430 followers View post →
.
@u2bCV · X

@ScepticalDoctor Easy way to eat ad libitum while effortlessly losing weight & improve biomarkers that everyone in the world has access to (significant!) Also some research behind this protocol it so not just anecdotes: https://t.co/YgpeS3uxI8 https://t.co/6Jd02L4FKf https://t.co/Zi4Y3q9J73

May 4, 2022 · 161 followers View post →
Yorgi Kara
@dogekamil · X

@agustos13 @notsolutely @SevcanCamlidag @BSMKolektif https://t.co/m6vKShAvCc mcdougall. neyse hocam biz seninle tartistik youtube'da uzun uzun, az cok ne soyleyecegini biliyorum, yine de dirsek curutmus doktor adamsin vakit ayirip tartismak istiyorsan mutlaka ogrenecegimiz bir seyler vardir, memnun olurum dinlemekten.

May 23, 2021 · 1,013 followers View post →