A new study led by Indian-origin scientist has shown that a natural chicken derivative can offer an effective cure for osteoarthritis (OA).
The natural treatment has been found more effective and longer-lasting than traditional chondroitin and glucosamine treatments.
Osteoarthritis - Causes, Symptoms, DIagnosis, Treatment, FAQs
Osteoarthritis is one of the commonest joint disorder and occurs as we age due to wear and tear of a joint. Osteoarthritis can affect any joint of the body.
Osteoarthritis is one of the commonest joint disorder and occurs as we age due to wear and tear of a joint. Osteoarthritis can affect any joint of the body.
The new study has shown that UC-II, a novel undenatured type II collagen derived from chicken sternum cartilage can decrease arthritis pain by 33 percent, compared to 14 percent in groups treated with convetional therapies.
"In addition, the UC-II continued to work even after the glucosamine-chondroitin results plateaued, making it more effective over time," said Dr Manashi Bagchi, of Interhealth Nutraceuticals, Inc., Benicia, CA.
Regular Exercise Does Not Augment Osteoarthritis Risk
Regular exercise has no adverse impact on joints, says a new study. Regular exercising is beneficial for weight control, disease management in cardiovascular disease and diabetes,
Regular exercise has no adverse impact on joints, says a new study. Regular exercising is beneficial for weight control, disease management in cardiovascular disease and diabetes,
Another study showed boswellic acid, a gum resin also known as Indian Frankincense, reduced inflammation and elicited a marked reduction in edema levels in arthritis patients.
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Cause of Salient Osteoarthritis Feature - Cartilage Degeneration - Identified
Scripps research scientists have made a breakthrough discovery by finding the underlying cause of progressive deterioration of the cartilage, which characterises osteoarthritis- loss
Scripps research scientists have made a breakthrough discovery by finding the underlying cause of progressive deterioration of the cartilage, which characterises osteoarthritis- loss
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Bark of maritime pine may be effective in reducing osteoarthritis
According to multiple studies a natural plant extract originating from the bark of the maritime pine that grows along the coast of southwest France may be effective in reducing osteoarthritis.
According to multiple studies a natural plant extract originating from the bark of the maritime pine that grows along the coast of southwest France may be effective in reducing osteoarthritis.
