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Review
. 2021 Sep 26;13(10):3376.
doi: 10.3390/nu13103376.

Targeting Probiotics in Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Targeting Probiotics in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Simona Gabriela Bungau et al. Nutrients. .

Abstract

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a progressive inflammatory disorder characterized by swollen joints, discomfort, tightness, bone degeneration and frailty. Genetic, agamogenetic and sex-specific variables, Prevotella, diet, oral health and gut microbiota imbalance are all likely causes of the onset or development of RA, perhaps the specific pathways remain unknown. Lactobacillus spp. probiotics are often utilized as relief or dietary supplements to treat bowel diseases, build a strong immune system and sustain the immune system. At present, the action mechanism of Lactobacillus spp. towards RA remains unknown. Therefore, researchers conclude the latest analysis to effectively comprehend the ultimate pathogenicity of rheumatoid arthritis, as well as the functions of probiotics, specifically Lactobacillus casei or Lactobacillus acidophilus, in the treatment of RA in therapeutic and diagnostic reports. RA is a chronic inflammation immunological illness wherein the gut microbiota is affected. Probiotics are organisms that can regulate gut microbiota, which may assist to relieve RA manifestations. Over the last two decades, there has been a surge in the use of probiotics. However, just a few research have considered the effect of probiotic administration on the treatment and prevention of arthritis. Randomized regulated experimental trials have shown that particular probiotics supplement has anti-inflammatory benefits, helps people with RA enhance daily activities and alleviates symptoms. As a result, utilizing probiotic microorganisms as therapeutics could be a potential possibility for arthritis treatment. This review highlights the known data on the therapeutic and preventative effects of probiotics in RA, as well as their interactions.

Keywords: Bifidobacterium; Lactobacillus; gut microbiota; probiotics; rheumatoid arthritis.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

Figures

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Probiotics in rheumatoid arthritis.
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Figure 2
Factors affecting the immune system. Th, T helper; TNF, tumor necrosis factor; IL, interleukin; ↑, increasing/activating/enhancing; ↓, decreasing/inhibiting/reducing.

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