According to a recent study published in Arthritis & Rheumatism, researchers found Ginger supplementation could provide effective treatment for arthritis. 250 people with osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis participated in this study. All the participants experienced moderate to severe arthritis pain. Participants received a 255 mg dose of Ginger or a placebo twice…
A report published in the Journal of Indian Pharmacology details the results of a study using Boswellia Serrata Extract and how Boswellia Serrata Extract was as effective as a selective COX-2 inhibitor in relieving pain due to osteoarthritis. Over 65 individuals participated in this randomized, prospective, open label study. Participants were between the ages of…
A study found higher intakes of Vitamin C may reduce the most common form of inflammatory arthritis, Gout, by up to 45% in men. Vitamin C intake from data obtained from almost 47,000 men obtained from a dietary questionnaire taken over a four year period between 1986 and 2006 was evaluated for this study. During…
A recent study found daily supplementation with Omega 3 may aid in easing the pain associated with Osteoarthritis in overweight and obese older adults. Over 150 sedentary adults between the ages of 50 and 80 participated in this randomized, double-blind, 2×2 factorial, placebo-controlled intervention. Participants were randomly assigned to be in one of following four…
A new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study found a combination of Glucosamine Hydrochloride and Chondroitin Sulfate could reduce levels of an important inflammatory biomarker, C – reactive protein (CRP). 18 healthy but overweight men and women participated in this study and were randomly assigned to receive a combination of Glucosamine Hydrochloride (1500 mg/daily) and Chondroitin…
Research from the British Journal of Sports Medicine finds Glucosamine supplements could reduce knee pain in individuals with cartilage damage and osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease. 24 people with chronic knee pain were given 2000 mg of Glucosamine daily and another 22 people with chronic knee pain were given a placebo. The participants were all…
According to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, long term supplementation with Glucosamine Sulfate can slow knee osteoarthritis progression. Around 200 participants with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis at the onset of the study were randomly selected to receive either 1500 mg of Glucosamine Sulfate or a placebo daily. The study lasted…
Evening Primrose Oil, EPO, is derived from a plant found in North America. This plant grows yellow flowers that bloom in the evening time, which is how the name of this essential fatty acid came to be. EPO is found in the seeds of the plant and is approximately 25% essential fatty acids. This means…
New data finds regular consumption of fish rich in Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids may reduce symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Over 170 patients were assessed for Rheumatoid Arthritis scores using the DAS28-CRP scale. Their intake of Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids were assessed using a food frequency questionnaire Researchers found a dose-response relationship between RA scores and…
New research shows a high quality Chondroitin Sulfate supplements may be as effective as a very commonly prescribed non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication for treating knee osteoarthritis. Over 600 individuals with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis were randomly assigned to receive one of three different daily treatments. Participants were then monitored for six months. One group was given an…