Can Probiotics Help Reduce Kidney Inflammation in Lupus Patients?

The lactobacilli, when it was included in the diets of the mice who had lupus, decreased the inflammation of the kidneys that was brought on by this condition. Specifically, the strains L. reuteri and an uncultured Lactobacillus sp. proved to have the most profound effect out of the five that were utilized in the experiment. Also, a more in-depth study revealed that the mice who had lupus also had a leaky gut where toxins could escape through the lining of the intestines.

However, the administration of lactobacillus actually reversed this condition in their digestive systems, thus leading to more of a production of the friendly bacteria and a symbiotic state in their intestines. Once this occurred, the bacteria had an anti-inflammatory effect on the kidneys. The condition had greatly improved with this kind of treatment.