Treatment of osteoarthritis with Pycnogenol: the SVOS (San Valentino Osteo-arthrosis Study)
Belcaro G, Cesarone MR, Errichi S, Zulli C, Errichi BM, Vinciguerra G, Ledda A, Di Renzo A, Stuard S, Dugall M, Pellegrini L, Rohdewald P, Ippolito E, Ricci A, Cacchio M, Ruffini I, Fano F, Hosoi M
Published in Phytotherapy Research
Methodology
Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial of Pycnogenol 100 mg/day for 3 months in mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis
Key Findings
WOMAC scores, pain and walking distance improved with Pycnogenol compared with placebo, with reduced analgesic use
Conclusions
Pycnogenol may reduce osteoarthritis symptoms
Limitations
Single research group; findings not independently replicated
Supplements Studied
WOMAC scores, pain and walking distance improved with Pycnogenol compared with placebo, with reduced analgesic use
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