Study: Supplement Lyprinol May Help With Osteoarthritis

The supplement Lyprinol® appears to be effective in treating pain and in increasing the mobility of patients suffering from osteoarthritis, according to a study reported in the journal Progress in Nutrition.

Lyprinol is a marine lipid extract derived from the New Zealand green-lipped mussel.

The placebo-controlled, double-blind trial involved 80 patients with knee osteoarthritis and was conducted between 2001 and 2003 at Queen Mary Hospital in Hong Kong. The participants were given either Lyprinol or a placebo for six months.

After four weeks, patients who received Lyprinol experienced less pain and scored higher on standard measures for physical function than those receiving a placebo.

When used over six months, Lyprinol® was found to be safe and well tolerated with no serious side effects reported.

Lead researcher C.S. Lau, the co-chief of the division of Rheumatology at the University of Hong Kong, concluded that Lyprinol might be considered a safe option in the treatment of osteoarthritis.

Other sources: University of Hong Kong