10 Health Benefits of Cherries
Health Benefit Of Cherries #3: Arthritis Relief
Some studies have found that cherries (in pill form) may be beneficial for patients suffering from osteoarthritis. It was thought to be a promising pain reliever when more than half of the participants with osteoarthritis who participated in the study for eight weeks saw significant improvements in function and pain.
The cherry pills used in the study were soft gelatin capsules than contain ground whole cherries. Conventional treatment and management for arthritis is focused on pain control using medications such as paracetamol (acetaminophen) and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
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