Olive extract helps arthritis sufferers, says study
A recent study concluded that olive extract decreased pain and inflammation and improved quality of life in osteoarthritis sufferers. Taking the supplements also had the added benefit of decreasing homocysteine levels, a marker of improved cardiovascular health.
“An 8-week treatment with olive extract improved daily living activities in patients with osteoarthritis (OA) and significantly reduced plasma C-reactive protein (CRP) and homocysteine levels in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA),” wrote lead author Catherine Bitler.