How could diet affect pain?

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    Marina Shkayeva

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    Last Updated: October 25, 2023

    There is no strong evidence linking diet to pain severity, but some hypotheses exist. For example, it has been suggested that moving from a Western diet (high in processed foods) to a diet high in purportedly anti-inflammatory foods (e.g., fruits and vegetables) may help alleviate chronic pain. Also, consuming foods with prebiotics and probiotics that can alter the gut flora and alleviate dysbiosis (an abnormal gut microbiome) may reduce gastrointestinal pain.[1]

    References

    1. ^Simona Dragan, Maria-Corina Șerban, Georgiana Damian, Florina Buleu, Mihaela Valcovici, Ruxandra ChristodorescuDietary Patterns and Interventions to Alleviate Chronic PainNutrients.(2020 Aug 19)