Pomegranate reduces inflammation, and may improve arthritis - GreenMedInfo Summary

Abstract Title:

Consumption of hydrolyzable tannins-rich pomegranate extract suppresses inflammation and joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis.

Abstract Source:

Nutrition. 2008 Jul-Aug;24(7-8):733-43. Epub 2008 May 19. PMID: 18490140

Abstract Author(s):

Meenakshi Shukla, Kalpana Gupta, Zafar Rasheed, Khursheed A Khan, Tariq M Haqqi

Abstract:

Excerpt: "CONCLUSION: Our studies suggest that inhibition of a spectrum of signal transduction pathways and the downstream pathogenic cellular response by POMx or compounds derived from it may be a useful approach for the prevention of the onset and severity of inflammatory arthritis."

Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2008
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Diseases : Arthritis : CK(5407) : AC(1411)

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