There is limited research available on the direct benefits of Probiotics in preventing or treating Arthritis However, some studies suggest that Probiotics may have an indirect positive effect on Arthritis symptoms. The gut microbiome plays a crucial role in immune regulation, and an imbalance in gut bacteria has been linked to various inflammatory conditions, including Arthritis Probiotics are believed to restore the balance of gut bacteria, potentially reducing chronic inflammation and autoimmune responses that contribute to Arthritis
A study published in the Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology in 2014 examined the effect of a specific strain of probiotic bacteria named Lactobacillus casei DN-114001 on rheumatoid Arthritis The researchers found that participants who took the probiotic showed improved symptoms compared to the control group. Another study in 2017 published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases showed that patients with early rheumatoid Arthritis who received a specific probiotic strain called Prevotella histicola experienced reduced joint inflammation compared to the placebo group.
