Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disorder that affects more than 31 million US citizens. If you are looking for a natural treatment of arthritis, part of the answer to this huge problem, may be in your gut health
Science is in search of a natural treatment for arthritis. Osteoarthritis (OA) is usually referred to as the “wear and tear” arthritis. OA is the gradual deterioration of the joint cartilage in one or more joints. When the cartilage – which provides protection to the bones, cushioning, and friction free movement – is completely gone, there most often remains nothing to do but to replace the whole joint, according to Michael Zuscik, Ph.D., an associate professor of orthopaedics in the Center for Musculoskeletal Research at the University of Rochester.
It was thought for a long time that obesity increases the risk of osteoarthritis, due to the additional stress and strain that the joints have to endure. However, an interesting new recent study at the University of Rochester, reveals that obesity and osteoarthritis may be linked by something as simple as our gut bacteria.
