Krill oil improved osteoarthritic knee pain in adults with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis: a 6-month multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Stonehouse W, Benassi-Evans B, Bednarz J, Vincent AD, Hall S, Hill CL
Published in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Methodology
Six-month multicentre randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial of 4 g daily krill oil in adults with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis
Key Findings
Krill oil reduced knee pain scores modestly compared with placebo, with improvements in stiffness and physical function.
Conclusions
Higher-dose krill oil produced small symptomatic benefit in milder knee osteoarthritis.
Limitations
Self-reported pain endpoints; industry-funded.
Supplements Studied
Krill oil reduced knee pain scores modestly compared with placebo, with improvements in stiffness and physical function.
Outcomes Measured
Krill oil reduced knee pain scores modestly compared with placebo, with improvements in stiffness and physical function.
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