Bacteria in the gut linked to arthritis and joint pain, study reveals

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By Dena Schmidt, staff writer

(NaturalHealth365) It has long been assumed that osteoarthritis, in obese people, was only caused by excess wear and tear on their joints. However, new research out of the University of Rochester Medical Center reveals that a gut microbiome imbalance – including a deficit of Bifidobacteria – is the likely culprit.

The evidence shows a high fat, Western-style diet alters gut microbes, increasing inflammation in the body and speeding up joint deterioration. Fortunately, a common dietary supplement was found to overturn gut microbiome imbalances in mice.

And, although it …read more

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