Humira (adalimumab) set to become the world’s first $15 billion drug, is prescribed for symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. [Forbes.com] However, gut bacteria have now been identified as the source of inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis. [International Journal Molecular Sciences March 2016] Humira induces short-term changes in gut bacteria, which parallel symptom relief. [Journal Crohn’s Colitis Oct 2015] Probiotics that favorably alter gut bacteria have been shown to be effective against rheumatoid arthritis at far less cost than Humira. [International Journal Rheumatic Diseases May 2, 2016 and June 2014; Inflammopharmacology Aug 31, 2016]