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 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…
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…
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…