Arizona State University test RA and OA arthritis patients with OLIVENOL

Clinical Study:


PHOENIX—A scientific human study underway at the Arizona Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University (ASU) is investigating the effects of Olivenol® on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA).

Approximately 100 RA and OA patients will be involved in the eight-week study, which will test whether Olivenol can increase mobility and minimize pain by decreasing swelling of the joints and inflammation of the surrounding muscles, tendons and tissues.

CreAgri Inc. is the primary sponsor of the study, and is supplying Olivenol, which contains the active ingredient HIDROX, a rich source of the antioxidant hydroxytyrosol. “We are very pleased and excited by this collaboration with ASU and the Arizona Biodesign Institute,” said Roberto Crea, founder and chief executive officer of CreAgri. “The results of this study could influence the medical community to review Olivenol, and its active ingredient HIDROX, as a potential safe and effective treatment to alleviate the symptoms of RA and OA. It may serve as an alternative or a complement to drugs that are more expensive and have numerous side effects.”

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Friday, September 16, 2011

Arthritis - PubMed Health

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Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Arthritis involves the breakdown of cartilage. Cartilage normally protects a joint, allowing it to move smoothly. Cartilage also absorbs shock when pressure is placed on the joint, such as when you walk. Without the normal amount of cartilage, the bones rub together, causing pain, swelling (inflammation), and stiffness.
Joint inflammation may result from:
  • An autoimmune disease (the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue)
  • Broken bone
  • General "wear and tear" on joints
  • Infection, usually by bacteria or virus
Usually the joint inflammation goes away after the cause goes away or is treated. Sometimes it does not. When this happens, you have chronic arthritis. Arthritis may occur in men or women. Osteoarthritis is the most common type. See: Osteoarthritis
Other, more common types of arthritis include:
Arthritis - PubMed Health
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