Knee OA Postbiotic Trial: Why the Gut-Joint Idea Fell Flat
A 12-week trial found no pain, function, or biomarker benefit from heat-killed C. butyricum for knee osteoarthritis. What the gut-joint evidence shows.
Gum Disease Treatment Lowers CRP—Then Inflammation Can Rebound
Periodontal treatment can lower CRP and inflammatory cytokines, but the effect peaks over months, varies by protocol, and may fade without maintenance.