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In this pilot study, 43 patients with rheumatoid arthritis ingested 1 g of cod liver oil (one capsule) daily for 3 months. Decreases occurred in morning stiffness (52.4%;P < 10-3), painful (42.7%) and swollen (40%) joints (P= 10−3 each), and pain intensity (67.5%). Ratings of “good” or “very good” were awarded by 68% of the patients for efficacy and by 95% for tolerability. Eleven patients reported nonsevere adverse effects that in 3 cases may have been related to the study preparation. Cod liver oil can be recommended for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
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Gruenwald, J., Graubaum, H.J. & Harde, A. Effect of cod liver oil on symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Adv Therapy 19, 101–107 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02850059
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