New Anti-Inflamitory May Help Rehumatoid and Other Arthritis

            96% Effective?                      

       Can anything be 96% effective? The Journal of Rheumatology published it. 96% of a randomized double blind Phase III placebo study of 93 Osteo-Arthritis sufferers, age 39-77 found significant relief from stiffness and discomfort after 60 days.

Another study, published in the Journal of Rheumatology concluded application of Cetylated Fatty Acid cream was an effective treatment for improving knee ROM(range of motion), ability to ascend/decend stairs, ability to rais from sitting, walk and sit down, and unilateral balance. (J Rheumatology 2004;31:767-74)<!–[if !supportFootnotes]–>[1]<!–[endif]–> And this within 30 minutes.

Another study, published in the Journal of Rheumatology of a pill form of Cetylated Fatty Acids, printed “Conclusion. Compared to placebo, CFA provides an improvement in knee range of motion and overall function in patients with OA of the knee. CFA may be an alternative to the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for the treatment of OA.” (italic added) (J Rheumatology 2002;29:1708-12)<!–[if !supportFootnotes]–>[2]<!–[endif]–>

CLINIAL TRIAL SUMMARY:

A recent research study was done on Nikken’s Bio-Directed Joint formula by independent research groups outside of Nikken. It showed that the joint product was effective on 96% of the people who took it. A randomized double blind Phase III placebo study was done on 93 sufferers of Osteo-Arthritis, who have been diagnosed with OA for an average of 6 years. 52 men and 41 women, aged 37-77 over a period of 60 day treatment period where 96% of them found relief after two months.

Dr Charles Cochran, who created the Bio-Directed Joint, has worked extensively with cetyl myristoleate, (for best results, use in conjunction with Nikken Liver Support formula). This formula was worked on for 4 years and has the highest maximum concentration of cetyl myristoleate (30%). CM is an oil – an essential fatty acid, that your body needs and doesn’t make. Use of this product has shown noticeable improvement in joints for many people within 1 week

With a 96% success rate, What have you got to lose? Maybe some discomfort? Some stiffness? Some unsteadiness?

But….What about interaction with your RA meds?

“The DFA provided relief even for those individuals also receiving traditional medications.

…In summary, the use of a cetylated fatty acid complex improved knee range of motion and function in patients with OA of the knee of 5 to 6 years’ duration.” Cetylated Fatty Acids Improve Knee Function in Patients with Osteoarthritis by Robert Hesslink Jr. David Armstrong III, M.V. Nagendran, Srinan Sreevatsan, and Raj Barathur. Published in the Journal of Rheumatology J Rheumatol 2002:29:1708-12.

These double blind studies were conducted while the participants were still taking their prescribed treatments! But of course, if you have concerns, talk to your RA doctors and have them evaluate the ingredients of the Bio-Directed Joint for any known interactions with your prescriptions.

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<!–[if !supportFootnotes]–>[1]<!–[endif]–> “The DFA provided relief even for those individuals also receiving traditional medications.

…In summary, the use of a cetylated fatty acid complex improved knee range of motion and function in patients with OA of the knee of 5 to 6 years’ duration.” Cetylated Fatty Acids Improve Knee Function in Patients with Osteoarthritis by Robert Hesslink Jr. David Armstrong III, M.V. Nagendran, Srinan Sreevatsan, and Raj Barathur. Published in the Journal of Rheumatology J Rheumatol 2002:29:1708-12.

 

<!–[if !supportFootnotes]–>[2]<!–[endif]–> “Topical treatment with cetylated fatty acids significantly increased physical performance (e.g., balance, stair climbing ability, ability to rise from a chair, and walking) in patients with knee OA. A unique finding was an immediate effect of this treatment 30 min after initial cream application. The results of this study provide support for the use of cetylated fatty acids as part of a pain relief treatment in patients with knee OA.” Effect of Cetylated Fatty Acid Topical Cream on Functional Mobility and Quality of Life of Patients with Osteoarthritis, by William J. Kraemer, Nicholas A. Ratamess, Jeffrey M. Anderson, Carl M. Maresh, David P. Piberio, Michael E. Joyce, Barry N. Messinger, Duncan N. French, Matthew J. Sharman, Martyn R. Rubin, Ana L. Gomez, Jeff s. Volek and Robert L. Hesslink Jr. Submitted April 11, 2003; revision accepted August 5, 2003.