Is kefir good for arthritis?

Did you know that there are over 100 different types of arthritis,¹ with over 10 million individuals in the UK alone suffering from the most common type, osteoarthritis?!²³ These figures highlight just how widespread arthritis is, and why exploring natural, evidence-based ways to support your health and wellbeing is so important.

Symptoms

Symptoms of arthritis vary from person to person, but most people experience some of the following joint-related issues:⁴

Stiffness
Pain
Swelling

Certain forms of arthritis can also cause whole-body (systemic) symptoms such as:⁵

Fatigue
Fever
Rashes

These symptoms can significantly impact the quality of your life, with symptoms like chronic pain being extremely challenging to cope with.

Can kefir help?

Your digestive system is home to trillions of living microbes — collectively known as your gut microbiome. This complex community of microbes is vital to your health. Our Goats Milk Kefir contains a potent combination of 27 strains of beneficial bacteria that help to restore balance in your gut microbiome — and balance is key!

When the gut microbiome becomes imbalanced (a state called gut dysbiosis) inflammation and immune dysfunction can occur.⁶ Various factors can harm your microbes, resulting in gut dysbiosis, including:⁷⁸

Genetics
Diet
Lack of exercise
Stress
Antibiotic use
Smoking
Infections

Consuming kefir helps to rebuild and replenish the gut microbiome with beneficial bacteria, promoting balance and whole-body health.

How kefir supports arthritis naturally

1. Reducing inflammation

Probiotics support the balance of the gut microbiome, positively affecting your overall health. C-reactive protein (CRP) is a common biomarker used by doctors to assess inflammation levels; levels of CRP will increase when inflammation is present. Research suggests kefir may help reduce CRP levels, making it especially beneficial for arthritis patients.⁹

The lactic acid bacteria found abundantly in our kefir can suppress pro-inflammatory molecules while promoting anti-inflammatory ones.¹⁰

2. Supporting immune function

Autoimmune forms of arthritis — such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and psoriatic arthritis — occur when the immune system becomes dysregulated. Gut dysbiosis is linked to the development of autoimmune conditions like RA.¹¹ Studies show probiotics, like kefir, can help modulate immune activity and even improve RA symptoms by supporting gut health.¹²

Other supportive products

For best results, we recommend following our Gut Health Protocol, designed to optimise the composition of your gut microbiome. This simple yet effective protocol includes:

Probiotic Kefir – to restore beneficial bacteria
Complete Prebiotic – 18 natural fibre sources to feed and support their growth
Pure Fish Collagen – to strengthen joints and support the gut lining.¹³ Shown to help alleviate joint pain and stiffness in osteoarthritis patients.¹⁴

All three can be easily added to a daily smoothie.

You can also add a natural tincture for extra support. Boswellia Serrata is a potent natural anti-inflammatory. One study found that osteoarthritis patients who were given Boswellia Serrata experienced a reduction in knee pain and swelling, as well as improvements in movement.¹⁵

Why our Microbiome Test helps

Our Microbiome Test provides a snapshot of your current gut health by examining seven key areas – bacterial diversity, probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, pathogens, mental wellness, and systemic wellness. These biomarkers provide important personalised information about your gut microbes and will identify any areas of imbalance.

The test price includes a free consultation with one of our highly trained Nutritional Therapists, who will be able to interpret and explain your results. They will recommend a set of straightforward, all-natural dietary interventions to boost your gut health and help you thrive!

Consistency is key

At Chuckling Goat, we believe in long-term, sustainable health improvements — not quick fixes. Following the Gut Health Protocol consistently, alongside a balanced diet and gut-friendly lifestyle, delivers the best results.

Remember: your microbiome is as unique as your fingerprint, and your journey to better health will be too.

Looking for further information? Check out El’s article – Natural ways to manage symptoms of arthritis

Any questions? Contact one of our Nutritional Therapists via live chat, weekdays from 8am to 8pm.

Please note – if you are being treated with immunosuppressants, we do not recommend our kefir, as the medication works to suppress the immune system while the kefir tries to boost it. Always check with your GP or healthcare provider before adding any new supplements.

Is kefir good for arthritis?

Symptoms

Can kefir help?

How kefir supports arthritis naturally

1. Reducing inflammation

2. Supporting immune function

Other supportive products

Why our Microbiome Test helps

Consistency is key

References

Questions? Talk to a Nutritional Therapist on live chat!

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