Probiotics May Also Reduce Inflammation

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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.