From: Weight reduction is not a major reason for improvement in rheumatoid arthritis from lacto-vegetarian, vegan or Mediterranean diets
Diet group (n = 60)
Control group (n = 42)
Age (years)
54.5 (33–73)
57.0 (35–75)
Gender (M/F)*
11/49
7/35
Weight (kg)
72.1 (40–109)
69.4 (41–102)
Disease duration (years)
13.0 (0.5–59)
11.9 (2–35)