by Becky | Aug 28, 2023 | 2023, Arthritis, Botanicals, Curcumin, Joint Health
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 30-day supplementation of NXT15906F6 resulted in significant reductions in WOMAC scores (p < 0.001) and VAS pain scores by 33.10% at the end of the study. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 6, 2023 | 2022, Alternative Therapies, Arthritis, CBD, Joint Health
Written by Dr. Clara Sartor. CBD use was associated with improvements in pain (83%), physical function (66%), and sleep quality (66%). Additional controlled, randomized clinical trials will help further assess the risk-to-benefit profile and efficacy of this botanical modality for arthritis and arthralgia. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 17, 2022 | 2022, Arthritis, Botanicals, Curcumin
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings of a systemic review and meta-analysis using 29 RCTs involving 2396 participants with 5 types of arthritis show that administration of curcumin and curcuma longa extract resulted in significant improvement in inflammatory markers and symptoms related to arthritis. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 19, 2022 | 2022, Arthritis, Botanicals, Joint Health
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the 56-day study demonstrate the efficacy of tamarind-containing botanical compositions on alleviating pain and improving joint function and physical mobility scores in participants through the reduction of low-grade inflammation. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 23, 2020 | 2019, Arthritis, Joint Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Injections of platelet-rich plasma or hyaluronic acid were equally effective treatments in the 192 study participants with knee osteoarthritis. (more…)
by Becky | May 28, 2020 | Joint Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Six months’ supplementation with SCP resulted in significant improvements in ankle stability, reduced sprains and a reduced risk of further injury in the three-month follow-up period. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 19, 2019 | 2019, Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Joint Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Antibiotic prescriptions are associated with a higher risk of rheumatoid arthritis which may be due to a disrupted highly diverse microbial ecosystem or the underlying infections driving the risk. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 23, 2019 | 2019, Arthritis, Chondroitin, Joint Health, Obesity
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Supplementation with a non-animal chondroitin sulfate significantly improved knee function, pain, and inflammation markers in participating overweight subjects with moderate knee osteoarthritis.
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by Becky | Oct 22, 2018 | 2017, Alternative Therapies, Joint Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Ozone therapy significantly reduced pain and improved joint function and quality of life in the participating subjects with a confirmed diagnosis of osteoarthritis. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 19, 2016 | 2015, Chondroitin, Glucosamine, Joint Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this study of 18 men and women (25-50 years old), those who supplemented with 1500 mg of glucosamine hydrochloride and 1200 mg of chondroitin sulfate per day had a 23% lower C-reactive protein level compared to the control. (more…)
by Antonella | Apr 18, 2016 | 2010, Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Joint Health
Wirtten by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Rose hips may help offset the damage to joints by reactive oxygen species thought to contribute to rheumatoid arthritis. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 19, 2013 | 2013, Joint Health, UC-II (Undenatured Collagen)
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. A study on 55 participants with joint pain after exercise, showed that 80% were pain free after three months of taking collagen. (more…)
by nhri | May 10, 2013 | 2013, Arthritis, Joint Health, Vitamin K
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 109 out of 1180 patients studied were deficient in Vitamin k and had a 56% increased risk of knee osteoarthritis compared to those not deficient in Vitamin K. They also had a 139% risk of cartilage tears. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 16, 2012 | Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Curcumin, Joint Health
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. In a recent medical study, curcumin was found to be better than conventional medications at relieving the pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 27, 2011 | 2011, Arthritis, Chondroitin, Joint Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Chondroitin sulfate reduces cartilage loss by 40% and bone marrow lesions by 35%. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 19, 2008 | Ginger, Joint Health
Written by Patrick B. Massey, M.D., Ph.D. In a study of patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, those who took 1 gram of ginger a day had a reduction in pain and knee swelling, as well as a significant increase in knee function. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 11, 2008 | 2006, Arthritis, Joint Health, Vitamin K
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Low Vitamin K levels are associated with hand and knee arthritis. (more…)
by nhri | Sep 17, 2008 | 2008, Joint Health, Pycnogenol
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 100 patients, those who took 150 mg of pycnogenol for 3 months had a statistically significant 29 % reduction in pain symptoms at the end of one month and an 8% reduction in pain symptoms at the end of 3 months compared to the control group. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 9, 2008 | 2008, Joint Health, Pycnogenol
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 156 patients who took 100 mg Pycnogenol® for 3 months experienced a 191% increase in walking distance compared to a 35% increase in placebo group, a 56% decrease in pain compared to only 9.6% in the placebo group, and a 79% decrease in ankle swelling compared to only 1% in the placebo group. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 1, 2008 | 2007, Arthritis, Fats and Oils - General, Joint Health
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. Ninety patients with chronic inflammation were given 300 mg krill oil or a placebo. The krill oil group had a 61.8% better score in an indicator of inflammation. (more…)