Gum Arabic supplementation decreased inflammatory markers levels and Disease Activity Score among Rheumatoid arthritis patients

Europhysiology 2018 (London, UK) (2018) Proc Physiol Soc 41, PCA222

Poster Communications: Gum Arabic supplementation decreased inflammatory markers levels and Disease Activity Score among Rheumatoid arthritis patients

A. M. Saeed1, E. Kamal1, L. Kaddam2, M. Dahawi Abdelrazig1, E. Elagib3

1. Physiology, Faculty of Medicine/University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan. 2. Physiology, Faculty of Medicine/ Neelain University, Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan. 3. Medicine, Military Hospital, Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.

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Background: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is autoimmune inflammatory disease attacks the synovium of the joints. Both TNFaand interleukin-1 play crucial roles in the pathogenesis of RA. Gum Arabic (GA) is gummy exudates from Acacia Senegal tree. Gum Arabic as a soluble fibre its fermentation by colonic bacteria increases serum butyrate concentrations, so it is considered as prebiotic agent. Gum Arabic (GA) has anti-inflammatory activity through its derivative butyrate. Patients and methods: This is clinical trial phase II in which 40 patients were enrolled aged 18 to 70 years. Patients received 30g/day GA for 12 weeks. TNF α, ESR, and complete blood count were measured and DAS-28 was calculated before and after regular GA consumption. Study approved by the Ethical committee of National Medicines and Poisons Board.Clinical this clinical trial was registered inTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02804581 Registered 19th June 2016. Prospective registration. Results: This study showed significant decrease in level of serum TNF α (p value 0.05) [95% CI, 0.65 -16.5], ESR (p value 0.011) [95% CI, 2.6 -18.89], and number of swollen and tender joints in RA patients after 12 weeks of GA intake which reflected as significant decrease in disease severity score DAS 28 P.V:0.00 [95% CI, 1.25 -1.99]. On the other hand, GA had trivial change in blood indices. Conclusion: Gum Arabic has favorable immune modulator effect on Rheumatoid Arthritis. It can be utilized in clinical practice as adjuvant therapy. Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02804581 Registered 19th June 2016. Prospective registration



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