Journal of Osteoporosis and Physical Activity
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Erena Gil-Quintana

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• Research Article
  Short-Term Effects of Ovomet^®, Eggshell Membrane, in Joint Pain. A Double-Blind and Placebo Study
  Author(s): Erena Gil-Quintana, Marisa Fenaux, Manuel La Nuez, Andrea Molero and Andrés AguirreErena Gil-Quintana, Marisa Fenaux, Manuel La Nuez, Andrea Molero and Andrés Aguirre
  
  Dietary supplements are being extensively used for the treatment of diverse joints disorders. Ovomet®, eggshell membrane, a natural source of glycosaminoglycans such as chondroitin sulfate and hyaluronic acid among other ingredients, has led to the consideration of this product as a potential treatment for joint disorders. On this basis, the aim of the present study was to evaluate the short-term effectiveness of the intake of Ovomet® in volunteers suffering from joint disorders. The double-blind and placebo study consisted on the daily intake of a capsule containing 300 mg Ovomet® or a capsule containing placebo (microcrystalline cellulose) during 30 days. The Womac questionnaire (Western Ontario and McMasters Universities Osteoarthritis Index) was employed to assess joint pain and dysfunction at days 0, 1, 3, 5, 7 and 30. Results showe.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-9509.1000211

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