Which types of food should be avoided to control ESR?

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Dr Vasanthasree Nair

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All types of junk food containing unhealthy oils which increase inflammations should be avoided to control ESR levels. Instead, foods such as fruits and cooking oil such as olive oil should be used to lower ESR levels.

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