Evaluation of the efficacy of Ajuga decumbens extract supplement in individuals with knee discomfort associated with physical activity: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study

• Published in: Experimental and therapeutic medicine Vol. 14; no. 5; pp. 4561 - 4571
• Main Authors: Sawada, Yoko, Sugimoto, Atsushi, Hananouchi, Takehito, Sato, Norimasa, Nagaoka, Isao
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Greece D.A. Spandidos 01.11.2017; Spandidos Publications; Spandidos Publications UK Ltd
• Subjects: Activities of daily living; Ajuga decumbens; Analysis; Arthritis; biomarker; cartilage metabolism; Cellulose; Collagen; Diet; Dietary supplements; Double-blind studies; Exercise; Females; functional food; Functional foods; Health aspects; Intervention; joint health; Knee; Osteoarthritis; osteoarthritis score; Pain; Physiological aspects; Standard deviation; Japan; joint health; functional food; Ajuga decumbens; biomarker; osteoarthritis score; cartilage metabolism

The aim of the present study was to assess the efficacy and safety of the oral administration of Ajuga decumbens extract (ADE) supplement to individuals with knee discomfort associated with physical activity. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was conducted using 48 subjects. The s...