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If you are in your 20s or 30s, you might think osteoarthritis is a problem that you only need to start worrying about in the future. However, an increasing number of young people have been reported to be suffering from osteoarthritis.  What Is Osteoarthritis?  Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It is known as a degenerative disease in which the wear and tear of the cartilage of one’s joints cause it to break down. Eventually, the bone that lies beneath the cartilage will become affected as well. It commonly affects the hands, hips, and knees.  What Are the...

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...

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...