Food & Drink
Drinking baking soda could combat autoimmune inflammatory disease – exciting new research
A daily dose of baking soda may help reduce the destructive inflammation of autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, scientists report in the Journal of Immunology. Continue reading
A common prebiotic may alter the obese microbiome and protect against osteoarthritis
Bacteria in the gut may be the culprit behind osteoarthritis and joint pain that affects people who are obese, according to research in JCI Insight. Continue reading
Dairy foods associated with higher bone density and greater spine strength in older men
Higher intake of dairy foods such as milk, yogurt and cheese, is associated with higher bone mineral density and spine strength in men, especially those over 50 years, says research in The Journal of Bone and Mineral Density. Continue reading
Colostrum may improve rheumatoid arthritis symptoms – exciting findings
Colostrum from especially immunised cows may be able to reduce inflammatory activity of rheumatoid arthritis, a team explains in the Journal of Dairy Science. Continue reading
Probiotics may help reduce some symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis but more research needed
Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are believed to have health benefits. Usually added to yoghurts or taken as food supplements, they are often described as “good bacteria”. Continue reading
