A new study offers a possible explanation for why high blood pressure may worsen osteoarthritis in some joints but not others. We look at vasopressin, prior injury and what practitioners can—and can’t—take from the findings.
In addition to enhancing GABA and other neurotransmitters and hormones, probiotics promote the production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), which can stimulate the vagus nerve and influence neural activity in sleep-related brain regions. They also help reduce inflammation. These mechanisms are thought to contribute to improved sleep in patients who struggle with insomnia, making probiotics a safe and effective treatment consideration.
