Ginger (Zingiber officinale) for Osteoarthritis: A Meta-Analysis
Evidence: Grade B (systematic_review)
Summary
Systematic review and meta-analysis evaluating the efficacy of ginger supplementation for reducing osteoarthritis pain and improving function.
Reference Details
Type: study
Authors: Zhang, L., Kim, M., O'Connor, K.
Journal: Journal of Pain Research
Publication Date: 2022-08-10
Volume: 15
Pages: 2145-2159
Abstract
Twelve randomized controlled trials (n=871) were analyzed. Ginger supplementation significantly reduced pain and stiffness in osteoarthritis patients, with no serious adverse effects reported. Authors recommend further large-scale trials.
Additional Sources
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ginger-osteoarthritis-meta-analysis/
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