Cod liver oil reduces arthritis pain
Two teaspoons of cod liver oil a day can cut the number of powerful painkillers needed to ease the pain of arthritis.
Patients who were given the supplements were able to reduce their daily dose of anti-inflammatory drugs.
These findings are important because the long-term use of anti-inflammatory drugs can double the threat of heart attack and raise the risk of strokes and heart disease.
Dr Bernat Galarraga and colleagues from the Ninewells Hospital and Medical School in Dundee; the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh, and the University of Dundee, carried out this research.
This was proper science: a double-blind randomised controlled trial, although the patient nmbers were small. Funded by a small business, this shows the problems of field trials for drugs.
More people in the cod liver oil group (39%) were able to reduce their NSAID intake by more than 30% compared with the placebo group (10%). This reduction was significant.
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Meanwhile…
It turns out that some Old Wives Tales are right.
There’s more and more scientific evidence to prove it. So start believing that:
An apple a day may well keep the doctor away.
A spoonful of sugar does help the medicine go down. Even when the medicine’s going in at the other end through a hypodermic needle.
Chicken soup is good for a cold.
A good breakfast is important.
Carrots can improve your eyesight.
Washing your hands does help ward off colds.
Too much chocolate and/or potato chips can cause zits.
Fish is a brain food.
Eat your crusts. They are good for you.
You should chew your food properly to help avoid tummy trouble.
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