| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5816704 | Phytomedicine | 2013 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Hydroxytyrosol is mainly found in olive leaves after hydrolysis of oleuropein and has anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of hydroxytyrosol for alleviating the pain in patients with gonarthrosis. We conducted a double-blind clinical trial in which hydroxytyrosol or placebo was administered to adult patients with gonarthrosis for 4 weeks. The group administered hydroxytyrosol showed significant improvement in the Japanese Orthopedic Association score (pain measurement index) and the visual analog scale score compared to the placebo group.
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Authors
Ryuji Takeda, Taisuke Koike, Itaru Taniguchi, Keiko Tanaka,