Research: DARLINGTON and STONE

Listed in Issue 66

Abstract

DARLINGTON and STONE, Epsom General Hospital, Dorking Road, Epsom, Surrey KT18 7EG, UK, gdarlington@sthelier.sghms.ac.uk reviewed (224 references) the role of reactive oxygen species (free radicals) in inflammatory disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, and evidence supporting the use of dietary supplements (antioxidants and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids [PUFAs]) as adjunctive treatment.

Background

Methodology

Results

Conclusion

There is a growing scientific rationale for using dietary supplements as adjunctive treatments of inflammatory disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis .

References

Darlington LG, Stone TW. Antioxidants and fatty acids in the amelioration of rheumatoid arthritis and related disorders. The British Journal of Nutrition 85 (3): 251-69. Mar 2001.

Comment

The above substantive review of the literature recommends using dietary supplements as adjunctive treatment for rheumatoid and osteoarthritis. We all await the fast-track implementation of this research into clinical practice.

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