How could diet affect ankylosing spondylitis?

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    Although 78% of individuals with AS believe diet influences their symptoms, individual preferences and sensitivities vary. A low starch diet has been proposed to reduce Klebsiella bacteria, which has been implicated in triggering spondyloarthritis activity. Research suggests the diet is effective for AS management, and results in reductions of disease activity and reliance on NSAIDs.[1]

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    1. ^M Haugen, J Kjeldsen-Kragh, B Y Nordvåg, O FørreDiet and disease symptoms in rheumatic diseases--results of a questionnaire based surveyClin Rheumatol.(1991 Dec)