Abstract

Objective: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune and inflammatory disease that affects the synovial tissues of the joints. It involves the proliferation of synovial tissue, known as pannus, and the production of various pro-inflammatory cytokines. Consequently, it leads to symptoms such as joint stiffness, swelling, pain, warmth, and loss of function. Although diagnostic criteria have been established and disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) have been developed and administered to overcome RA, challenges remain due to the long duration of treatment, difficulty in achieving complete remission, and side effects associated with the medications. Case Report: The patient in this case study is a Korean woman in her 30s who had been diagnosed with RA in her 20s and had undergone various treatments involving medications and injections. However, she was required to reduce or discontinue the use of these medications due to pregnancy. As a result, Ortho-Cellular Nutrition Therapy (OCNT) was applied to alleviate symptoms associated with RA, involving the administration of anthocyanins, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, collagen, methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), and vitamins D and K. Conclusion: Following the implementation of OCNT, the patient’s RA inflammation markers returned to normal ranges, and symptoms such as pain and stiffness showed significant improvement. The patient also reported being able to carry out normal daily activities. Although this study is limited by its focus on a single patient, the findings suggest that OCNT may be a meaningful approach for alleviating symptoms associated with RA with minimal adverse effects.