SINK rheumatoid arthritis pain… in your GUT?
Ask the average Joe what he think of arthritis, and he’ll ignorantly tell you it’s nothing more than some “aches and pains.”
But if you’re one of the nearly 1.5 MILLION Americans diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you know first-hand that it’s MUCH MORE than a little ache!
Sure, most types of arthritis come with overuse and wear-and-tear on your joints, leading to those aches and pains.
But rheumatoid arthritis? That is WAY different!
RA is an autoimmune disorder, meaning your body attacks itself.
If you have RA, your body interprets the soft lining around your joints as a threat, similar to a virus or bacteria, attacking even the healthiest of joints – leading to pain in places you never expected.
And because it’s an autoimmune condition, RA also attacks and inflames other areas of your body like your eyes, lungs, and heart!
But there’s a way to stop the impact of RA.
It’s not a pill… or a cream you can rub on your skin…
It starts in your GUT!
If you have RA, chances are you also have inflammation (the cause of ALL disease) of your intestines, which can lead to gut permeability. This causes the leakage of harmful bacteria from the digestive system into the rest of your body.
But PROBIOTICS can put a stop to this.
You see, probiotics not only pump your gut full of the “good” bacteria that aid in digestion and immune support…
They also reduce the gut inflammation caused by RA, restore balance to your gut microbiota (the system of microorganisms in your gastrointestinal system), and reduce your risk of gut permeability.
Studies on probiotics and RA confirm that a treatment plan with probiotics Bacillus coagulans or Lactobacillus casei (L. casei) can improve RA indicators like:
- Self-assessed pain marker scales
- Disability scales
- Swollen joint counts
- Lab results
Probiotics won’t cure your RA, but the less internal inflammation you have, the less risk you’ll have of a nasty flareup.
These days, probiotic supplements are very easy to find – but they vary.
Your best bet is to look for look for a reputable brand that lists the number of colony-forming units (CFU). That number should be at least 1 billion (which will be listed on the label).
If you haven’t taken a probiotic before, talk to your doctor about the appropriate dosage – especially if you’re on any kind of arthritis medication.
To the healing powers of your gut,
Sarah Reagan
Sources:
Carter, Alan. “Can probiotics help with rheumatoid arthritis?” https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/probiotics-for-rheumatoid-arthritis
