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March 27, 2007
Alpha Lipoic Acid and Rheumatoid Arthritis
by
vtmnldy
on Tue 27 Mar 2007 11:31 AM CDT
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Alpha Lipoc Acid is an antioxidant with many health benefits - I have a more detailed article on it here - it is widely used in diabetic problems, and to protect the liver. However, perhaps its most interesting ability is to regenerate our supplies of Vitamins C and E.
Now comes some preliminary research showing it may help in Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Alpha-Lipoic Acid May Benefit Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis |
| "Alpha-lipoic acid suppresses the development of collagen-induced arthritis and protects against bone destruction in mice," Lee EY, Lee CK, et al, Rheumatology International, 2007; 27(3): 225-233. (Address: Division of Allergy and Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, 388-1 Pungnap-Dong, Songpa-Gu, Seoul, 138-736, Republic of Korea. E-mail: byoo@amc.seoul.kr ). |
| In a study involving mice, alpha-lipoic acid was found to attenuate the development of collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) in a dose-dependent manner. The mice were divided into three groups. Group1 received alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) 10 mg/kg; Group2 received ALA 100 mg/kg; and Group3 received a placebo. Results found that mice treated with lipoic acid experienced a dose-dependent reduction in CIA. Furthermore, bone erosion and destructive changes were prevented with ALA administration in vivo, and formation of osteoclasts was inhibited in vitro. Levels of intracellular reactive oxygen species, and concentrations of TNF-alpha, IL-1 beta, IL-6, and synovial NF-kappa B binding were found to be markedly higher among mice with CIA as compared to controls; after treatment with alpha-lipoic acid, these levels decreased significantly. The authors of this study conclude, "…these results indicate that alpha-lipoic acid may be a new adjunctive therapy for rheumatoid arthritis." |
My selection of Alpha Lipoic Acid supplements
March 09, 2007
Womb and board
by
vtmnldy
on Fri 09 Mar 2007 09:34 AM CST
I know - that tag line IS stretching it a bit, but after all, Pycnogenol comes from pine bark!
I have recommended Pycnogenol for many years for menstrual discomfort, and it has been generally extremely effective. Now comes a study showing it can alleviate the discomfort and pain associated with endometriosis, a condition where the onset of menses produces extra tissue, which attaches outside the uterus causing inflammation and pain . These adhesions may turn up in the abdomen and on the ovaries where it causes great pain, and interferes with reproductive processes.
Endometriosis significantly reduced by Pine Bark
The Vitamin Lady's Pycnogenol
March 02, 2007
D-fense against Falls
by
vtmnldy
on Fri 02 Mar 2007 02:10 PM CST
Another interesting study in the long list of reasons why Vitamin D is important, pointing out yet again that we are not generally getting enough of it.
Researchers report that among the elderly study participants, of the group taking the high dose (800 IU) vitamin D supplement, only 20% of the participants fell, versus 44% of the placebo group.
A litle time spent in the sunshine each day enjoying life could make quite a difference, it seems!
More evidence that vitamin D may cut falls amongst the elderly
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