A natural mineral supplement provides relief from knee osteoarthritis symptoms: a randomized controlled pilot trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This small, pilot study evaluated the impact of treatment with a natural multi-mineral supplement from seaweed (Aquamin) on walking distance, pain and joint mobility in subjects with moderate to severe osteoarthritis of the knee.

Methods

Subjects (n = 70) with moderate to severe osteoarthritis of the knee were randomized to four double-blinded treatments for 12 weeks: (a) Glucosamine sulfate (1500 mg/d); (b) Aquamin (2400 mg/d); (c) Combined treatment composed of Glucosamine sulfate (1500 mg/d) plus Aquamin (2400 mg/d) and (d) Placebo. Primary outcome measures were WOMAC scores and 6 Minute Walking Distances (6 MWD). Laboratory based blood tests were used as safety measures.

Results

Fifty subjects completed the study and analysis of the data showed signific

SUBMITTER: Frestedt JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2265739 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature