Many natural products have purported anti-inflammatory properties, and some have a long history of use for treating inflammation and the pain that is associated with musculoskeletal inflammatory conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and tendinitis. Although there is some limited evidence that a few natural products may provide modest benefits, in general, there is insufficient evidence to support the use of many of these natural products for inflammatory conditions. This issue of the digest provides a current summary of the evidence of several natural products marketed for improving these conditions.
What the Science Says:
Musculoskeletal Inflammation and Natural Products
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