Probiotics May Also Reduce Inflammation
I’m sure you’ve heard that probiotics help keep your digestive system healthy and fight off bad bacteria in the gut. But, new research published in the Public Libracy of Science Pathogens journal found that probiotics may fight harmful inflammation too. As you probably know by now, inflammation in our bodies can put us at risk for cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.
In the study, researchers gave probiotics, specifically Bifidobacterium infantis 35624, to mice. Amazingly, the probiotics increased the number of cells in their bodies that help reduce inflammation.
David Kiefer, M.D. from the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine says that it’s best to rely on omega-3 fats and turmeric to reduce inflammation until probiotic tests can be done on humans. However, evidence that suggests probiotics help ease inflammation is growing. For now, we do have some more solid proof that probiotics help reduce irritable and inflammatory bowel symptoms and prevent other gastrointestinal problems.
Leave a Comment for Laurel
November 29th, 2008 at 3:01 am
Great Post! Thank you for the information.
November 29th, 2008 at 4:07 pm
Thank you so much for posting this. My husband is dealing with serious colon problems and I’ve been discussing the importance of probiotics with him lately.
December 17th, 2008 at 12:58 pm
I recently introduced Pro Biotics as part of my recovery from a back pain resulting from spinal injury . I was having relapse and it was suggested to me to use Probiotics to reduce the inflamation by my chiroprator. I admit the inlfamation is reduced and I am also noticing I am more focused and able to diggest food well. I agree with this study.
April 8th, 2009 at 8:56 am
I, too have had reduction in “bone spurs” since taking stronger probiotics and since I already have had signs of arthritis (in back X-ray) I am becoming convinced there is a link.