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An anti-inflammatory diet, rich in a variety of colourful fruits and vegetables, as well as diverse grains, can also significantly improve gut health
Foods like yogurt, rich in probiotics, can reduce inflammation and mitigate pain associated with conditions such as leaky gut syndrome.
The gut microbiota comprises a diverse community of microorganisms residing in the digestive tract. Recent research has shown that an imbalance, or dysbiosis, in gut microbiota can contribute to various health issues, including systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, and chronic pain.
The interaction between the gut microbiota and the central nervous system is known as the gut-brain axis. This bidirectional communication means that the brain can influence gut health and vice versa. Dysregulation within this axis can trigger a cascade of inflammatory responses, which may lead to the development or exacerbation of chronic pain. Nahid Khilj, Co-Founder – Health Hatch | Corporate Dietitian | Diabetes Educator | Nutrition Speaker | Author- Defeat Diabetes, Winning Over PCOS shares all you need to know:
Enhancing gut health is therefore crucial in alleviating chronic pain. Incorporating probiotics into the diet can help restore the balance of beneficial bacteria in the gut. Foods like yogurt, rich in probiotics, can reduce inflammation and mitigate pain associated with conditions such as leaky gut syndrome.
Additionally, following a low FODMAP diet can assist in identifying and eliminating foods that may trigger gut health issues. This diet focuses on reducing the intake of fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols (FODMAPs), which can cause digestive distress and reduce chronic pain. It also helps in understanding what foods are possible triggers and is more sensitive to your body.
An anti-inflammatory diet, rich in a variety of colourful fruits and vegetables, as well as diverse grains, can also significantly improve gut health. Such a diet reduces inflammation and supports the growth of healthy gut bacteria. A high-fiber diet is particularly beneficial, as it provides substrates for gut bacteria, further enhancing gut health.
Nutritional deficiencies, particularly in vitamin D and iron, are often linked with poor gut health and dysbiosis. Supplementing these essential nutrients can support gut integrity, enhance microbiota composition, and contribute to the reduction of chronic pain. Deficiencies of these two nutrients are proved to cause inflammation and autoimmune disorders.
Based on the recent data there is definitely a strong link between poor gut health and chronic pain and inflammation. Addressing the root cause of the inflammation that is leaky gut or poor gut Health can help in improving your overall health. Chronic pain as seen in fibromyalgia, SLE, other autoimmune disorders can be alleviated if your gut health is improved.
