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A daily fiber supplement reduced knee arthritis pain and improved strength

A daily fiber supplement reduced knee arthritis pain and improved strength
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A clinical trial from the University of Nottingham suggests that daily inulin fiber supplements can reduce pain and improve physical function in patients with knee osteoarthritis. The study indicates that targeting gut health may offer a simpler, effective alternative to traditional pain medications.

A daily prebiotic fiber supplement may help reduce pain and improve physical function in people with knee osteoarthritis (OA), according to a new clinical trial. Participants who took the supplement also showed stronger grip and reduced sensitivity to pain, while the group had far fewer dropouts than those assigned to a digital physiotherapy program.

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