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1: Adv Ther. 2002 Mar-Apr;19(2):101-7.Click here to read Links

Effect of cod liver oil on symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.

Gruenwald J, Graubaum HJ, Harde A.

PhytoPharm Consulting, Institute for Phytopharmaceuticals, Berlin, Germany.

In this pilot study, 43 patients with rheumatoid arthritis ingested 1 g of cod liver oil (one capsule) daily for 3 months. Decreases occurred in morning stiffness (52.4%; P<10(-3)), painful (42.7%) and swollen (40%) joints (P= 10(-3) each), and pain intensity (67.5%). Ratings of "good" or "very good" were awarded by 68% of the patients for efficacy and by 95% for tolerability. Eleven patients reported nonsevere adverse effects that in 3 cases may have been related to the study preparation. Cod liver oil can be recommended for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

PMID: 12069368 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]