date:Oct 16, 2012
red to placebo in elderly adults (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2010; 91:1,634-1,641). However, a 60-day, 45-gram dose of zinc had no effect on inflammation in 18 patients with chronic inflammatory rheumatic diseases (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 1993; 57:690-694).
Plant-based compounds. Animal studies show ginger has anti-inflammatory actions, and randomized controlled trials show 30 to 500 mg ginger taken daily for 3 to 6 weeks reduced osteoarthritis pain in adults (Arth