Intermittent fasting eases chronic pain
A recent study indicates that intermittent fasting has positive effects on reducing chronic pain and enhancing cognitive functions by modulating the composition of gut bacteria and increasing the interaction between the digestive system and the brain. The study showed that adhering to fasting patterns alters the diversity of gut microbiota, contributes to decreased pain sensitivity, and improves pain-related cognitive performance. Additionally, the research highlights the existence of a neuro-immune axis linking a specific type of gut bacteria and a compound called "hippuric acid" through the "STING" pathway. This opens new prospects for non-pharmacological treatments for chronic pain, although the research is still in its early stages and requires further clinical studies in humans.
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