Area of research
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine · Rehabilitation
Research interest
Research topics from publications: A Combination of Scutellaria Baicalensis and Acacia Catechu Extracts for Short-Term Symptomatic Relief of Joint Discomfort Associated with Osteoarthritis of the Knee; A combination of Scutellaria baicalensis and Acacia catechu extracts for short‐term symptomatic relief of joint discomfort associated with osteoarthritis of the knee (134.2). Representative work: The extracts of Scutellaria baicalensis and Acacia catechu have been shown in previous studies to alleviate joint discomfort, reduce stiffness, and improve mobility by reducing the production of proinflammatory molecules over long periods of supplementation. The acute effects of intake of these extracts have not yet been investigated. Thus, we carried out a 1 week clinical trial to examine the extent to which UP446-a natural proprietary blend of S. baicalensis and A. catechu (UP446)-decreases knee joint pain, mobility, and biomarkers of inflammation in comparison to naproxen. Seventy-nine men and women (40-90 years old) diagnosed as having mild to moderate osteoarthritis (OA) consumed either The extracts of Scutellaria baicalensis and Acacia catechu have been shown in previous studies to alleviate joint discomfort, reduce stiffness, and improve mobility by reducing the production of proinflammatory molecules over long periods of supplementation. The acute effects of intake of these extracts have not yet been investigated. Thus, we carried out a one week clinical trial for the purpose of examining the extent to which a natural proprietary blend of S. baicalensis and A. catechu (UP446) decreases knee joint pain, mobility, and biomarkers of inflammation in comparison to naproxen. Seventy‐nine men and women (40‐90 years old) diagnosed as having mild to moderate osteoarthritis (OA) c