Researchers found both compositional & functional gut #microbiome differences in people with various types of arthritis and I like their caution in concluding these are probably a RESPONSE to system-wide inflammation, rather than the cause of it.
https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scitranslmed.abn4722

#rheumatoid #ankylosing #psoriatic #arthritis

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A common #fatty #acid found in the Western diet breaks down into compounds that contribute to increased temperature and #pain – but not itch – sensitivity in #psoriatic #lesions.
#LinoleicAcid #Psoriasis #Neuroscience #Medical #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2023/01/med01042301.html
Common Fatty Acid Contributes to Temperature and Pain Sensitivity in Psoriasis Plaques

Linoleic acid is a fatty acid found in vegetable oils, nuts and seeds, and is one of the predominant fatty acids found in the Western diet.