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What is Celadrin?
Celadrin is a registered trademark of Imagenetrix
Corporation. Celadrin is also a proprietary blend of
esterified fatty acid carbons of Myristate,
Myristoeleate, Laurate, Oleate, Palmitate, and
Palmitoleate in a base of tapioca and silica).
According to the manufacturer, Celadrin is made
from a patented complex blend of special esterified
fatty acids, derived from bovine tallow oil. Some
marketers promote Celadrin as a supplement help
support healthy joint function and mobility, without the
side effects often associated with other therapies.
Serving size for most Celadrin products in market is
1500 mg.
Are there research study about Celadrin? There are
only 2-3 studies reported (up to the date that I
prepare this summary article).
In a study, Hesslink et al evaluated 64 patients with
chronic knee osteoarthritis at baseline, at 30 and 68
days after consuming either placebo or cetylated
fatty acids (Celadrin; n = 33). The evaluation
included physician assessment, knee range of
motion with goniometry, and the Lequesne
Algofunctional Index. They found that patients treated
with Celadrin had some improvement in knee flexion
and neither group reported improvement in knee
extension. [1]
In another study, a researcher group showed that 1
month of treatment with a topical Celadrin cream
consisting of cetylated fatty acids (with or without
methol) was effective to reduce pain and improve
functional performance in individuals with
osteoarthritis to a certain extent. [2]
Compared to baseline, treatment of Celadrin or
Celadrin cream shows improvements in symptoms
of osteoarthritis. [1,2] However, there is no published
report indicating that Celadrin is superior to other
common healthy joint supplements, such as
Glucosamine, Chondroitin, MSM and SAMe.
Some manufacturers even combine Celadrin with
MSM to have "additive benefits". MSM is the
biologically active source of sulfur is essential in the
formation of both collagen (a key component in
cartilage) and sulfur amino acids such as methionine
and cysteine. While, other include glucosamine in
the product, such as Celadrin � empowers
glucosamine, to perform faster and more efficiently
in building joint cartilage as well as accelerating and
promoting joint health [3]. Glucosamine helps in the
rebuilding of cartilage & the overall structure of the
joint and has shown positive effects on people with
osteoarthritis. While, some other manufacturers just
simply combine glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM
together in their products.
Is there any side-effect of Celadrin? Is Celadrin
safe? The studies on Celadrin side effects are
limited. Probably, Celadrin is safe for short-term
use. However, more studies are needed to ensure
its safety for long-term use.
Which supplement should I use for joint health?
Users should consider those have been in the
market for a longer time, and with a good reputation.
Reference:[1] Hesslink R Jr et al, Cetylated fatty acids improve knee function
in patients with osteoarthritis. J Rheumatol. 2002 Aug;29(8):1708-12. [2]
Kraemer WJ et al, A cetylated fatty acid topical cream with menthol reduces
pain and improves functional performance in individuals with arthritis. J
Strength Cond Res. 2005 May;19(2):475-80. [3] www. celadrin.com
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