Anthocyanins and Anthocyanidins in the Management of Osteoarthritis: A Scoping Review of Current Evidence.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: The consumption of food rich in anthocyanins, a natural pigment found in plants, has been associated with improved joint health. However, systematic efforts to summarise the effects of anthocyanins and their deglycosylated forms, anthocyanidins, in managing osteoarthritis (OA) are lacking. This scoping review aims to comprehensively summarise the current evidence regarding the role of anthocyanins and anthocyanidins in OA management and highlights potential research areas. Methods: A comprehensive literature search was performed using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science in January 2025 to look for primary studies published in English, with the main objective of investigating the chondroprotective effects of anthocyanins and anthocyanidins, regardless of

SUBMITTER: Ma X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11944859 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature