Some fats -- especially omega-3 fatty acids -- lower inflammation.
They also cut down on “bad” (LDL) cholesterol and triglycerides when you use them instead of saturated fats and trans fats. High levels of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides (fats in the blood) put you at risk for heart disease. Since rheumatoid arthritis makes heart disease more likely, you want to take every opportunity to keep your heart healthy.