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Venoms, copper, and zinc in the treatment of arthritis
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Venoms, copper, and zinc in the treatment of arthritis
Rheum Dis Clin North Am.
1999 Nov.
Abstract
This article discusses the use of venoms, copper, and zinc in the treatment of arthritis. The author examines the history and effectiveness of viper, bee, and ant venoms in order to determine whether these natural ingredients in anti-inflammatory medications help relieve a patient's symptoms. Copper and zinc studies may offer therapeutic benefits, but there is still no solid consensus on the potential role of these elements in treating arthritis.
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