How a Common Food Ingredient Can Take a Wrong Turn, Leading to Arthritis
Researchers at the University of Colorado have discovered how bacteria in the gut convert dietary tryptophan into an inflammatory chemical that may contribute to arthritis, offering new insights for potential treatments. The study suggests that manipulating gut bacteria to alter tryptophan processing could provide a therapeutic pathway for rheumatoid arthritis and related conditions.Tryptophan is needed for our survival, yet bacteria can convert it into a chemical that causes inflammation. A researcher from the CU…