Could This Be The Best Treatment for Osteoarthritis?
It’s hard to say which treatment is the best for osteoarthritis because two or three natural treatments—but not a pharmaceutical treatment—vie for the title. But the evidence is building up fast for this safe, effective, natural treatment.
You’ve heard it here lots of times before, but the case just keeps getting stronger and stronger. Curcumin is a safe and highly effective treatment for osteoarthritis.
The latest evidence comes from two systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The first included ten studies that compared curcumin to placebo for osteoarthritis of the knee. Curcumin was significantly better for pain relief and functional improvement. Importantly, the improvements were not only statistically significant but clinically significant (Phytother Res. 2021 Nov;35(11):5921-5935).
The second included 15 controlled studies. The studies that compared curcumin to placebo found curcumin to be superior for improving pain, function and stiffness on the WOMAC osteoarthritis index. Curcumin was not only effective but safe: so safe that it was as harmless as placebo. Compared to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), curcumin was superior because it was as effective but significantly safer, which is important because of the significant long term side effects of NSAIDs. Adding curcumin to NSAIDs was also more effective than NSAIDs alone (Biosci Rep (2021) 41 (6): BSR20210817).
The authors of the second study say that, since curcumin has “obvious anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects and no adverse reactions such as [on the] gastrointestinal tract” curcumin “may become a substitute for NSAIDs.”
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For much more on preventing and treating osteoarthritis naturally, see our book The Family Naturopathic Encyclopedia
For comprehensive help with arthritis, make an appointment to see Linda Woolven now. Linda’s clinic is now open for virtual appointments.
The Natural Path is intended for educational purposes only and is in no way intended for self-diagnosis or self-treatment. For health problems, consult a qualified health practitioner for a comprehensive program.
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>lots of times before, but the case just keeps getting stronger and stronger. Curcumin is a safe and highly effective treatment for osteoarthritis.
The latest evidence comes from two systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The first included ten studies that compared curcumin to placebo for osteoarthritis of the knee. Curcumin was significantly better for pain relief and functional improvement. Importantly, the improvements were not only statistically significant but clinically significant (Phytother Res. 2021 Nov;35(11):5921-5935).
The second included 15 controlled studies. The studies that compared curcumin to placebo found curcumin to be superior for improving pain, function and stiffness on the WOMAC osteoarthritis index. Curcumin was not only effective but safe: so safe that it was as harmless as placebo. Compared to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), curcumin was superior because it was as effective but significantly safer, which is important because of the significant long term side effects of NSAIDs. Adding curcumin to NSAIDs was also more effective than NSAIDs alone (Biosci Rep (2021) 41 (6): BSR20210817).
The authors of the second study say that, since curcumin has “obvious anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects and no adverse reactions such as [on the] gastrointestinal tract” curcumin “may become a substitute for NSAIDs.”
For the latest research to keep you and your family healthy, get The Natural Path delivered to your inbox each month for only $29.99 a year: Subscribe!
For much more on preventing and treating osteoarthritis naturally, see our book The Family Naturopathic Encyclopedia
For comprehensive help with arthritis, make an appointment to see Linda Woolven now. Linda’s clinic is now open for virtual appointments.
The Natural Path is intended for educational purposes only and is in no way intended for self-diagnosis or self-treatment. For health problems, consult a qualified health practitioner for a comprehensive program.
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