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A study (the Well-being of the Singapore Elderly), conducted by the National Healthcare Group in 2016, states that about 1 in 5 seniors experience chronic pain. Two of the more commonly affected areas are the knees and ankles.

According to a Harvard report, the cost of glucosamine non-vitamin supplements and other such herbal remedies comes close to 21 billion dollars per year.  Many of us turn to glucosamine and such arthritis pain relievers and a form of treatment to keep joint disease and pain at bay. However, studies are producing mixed results with regards to their abilities. A number of these studies have found that patients felt better taking glucosamine and chondroitin, but the same number have indicated no improvement.  A 2010 analysis of multiple studies showed that within almost 4000 patients who suffered from osteoarthritis of either...

As the most common type of arthritis, osteoarthritis affects millions of people. Osteoarthritis refers to a condition where the protective cartilage between your bones faces wear and tear. While osteoarthritis can affect any joint, it is most commonly found in your hands, knees, spine, and hips.

With the recent outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19), we must be vigilant in keeping our immunity system in check. We’ve been receiving numerous questions about Cynovial’s Curcumin/Turmeric content to aid the immune system to fight the current Coronavirus situation. Hence, we would like to clarify and answer some questions here.    Q1: What is Curcumin and how is it different from Turmeric? Curcumin, a naturally-occurring chemical compound found in the spice Turmeric, is known to have powerful anti-inflammatory properties that help boost immunity, is a very strong antioxidant and for its antiviral, antibacterial and antimicrobial abilities. You can trace the use...

Christmas is around the corner, and we are delighted to help you choose the best foods that will help your bone and joint health. Here are 7 foods you ought to include in your preparation of festive meals this holiday season!