Jove
Visualize
Contact Us

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 24, 2026

Clinical Protocol of Producing Adipose Tissue-Derived Stromal Vascular Fraction for Potential Cartilage Regeneration
14:49

Clinical Protocol of Producing Adipose Tissue-Derived Stromal Vascular Fraction for Potential Cartilage Regeneration

Published on: September 29, 2018

[Avocado/soybean unsaponifiables in the treatment of knee and hip osteoarthritis].

Peter Angermann1

  • 1Gildhøj Speciallaegeklinik, Brøndby. angermann@gild.dk

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|August 20, 2005
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Restoring independency with an osteochondral graft of the navicular for coronoid process reconstruction.

Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery·2017
Same author

[Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate in the treatment of arthritis].

Ugeskrift for laeger·2003
Same author

Injectable calcium phosphate bone cement Norian SRS for the treatment of intra-articular compression fractures of the distal radius in osteoporotic women.

Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery·2003
See all related articles
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Avocado/soybean unsaponifiables (ASU) may improve osteoarthritis symptoms. Clinical trials show ASU impacts knee and hip osteoarthritis symptoms but does not affect structural changes.

Area of Science:

  • Nutraceuticals and dietary supplements
  • Osteoarthritis research
  • Pharmacology of plant-derived compounds

Context:

  • Avocado/soybean unsaponifiables (ASU) is an extract from avocado and soybean oil.
  • ASU is approved as a prescription drug in France and available as a food supplement in Denmark.
  • In vitro and animal studies suggest ASU has anti-inflammatory properties and stimulates proteoglycan synthesis.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the clinical efficacy of avocado/soybean unsaponifiables (ASU) in osteoarthritis.
  • To assess the effects of ASU on both symptomatic and structural aspects of knee and hip osteoarthritis.

Summary:

  • Four randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials investigated ASU for osteoarthritis.
  • Clinical studies indicate that ASU positively affects the symptoms associated with knee and hip osteoarthritis.

More Related Videos

Application of Acupotomy in a Knee Osteoarthritis Model in Rabbit
08:40

Application of Acupotomy in a Knee Osteoarthritis Model in Rabbit

Published on: October 20, 2023

Clinical Effects of Ultrasound-Guided Acupotomy in Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment
04:57

Clinical Effects of Ultrasound-Guided Acupotomy in Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment

Published on: April 26, 2024

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 24, 2026

Clinical Protocol of Producing Adipose Tissue-Derived Stromal Vascular Fraction for Potential Cartilage Regeneration
14:49

Clinical Protocol of Producing Adipose Tissue-Derived Stromal Vascular Fraction for Potential Cartilage Regeneration

Published on: September 29, 2018

Application of Acupotomy in a Knee Osteoarthritis Model in Rabbit
08:40

Application of Acupotomy in a Knee Osteoarthritis Model in Rabbit

Published on: October 20, 2023

Clinical Effects of Ultrasound-Guided Acupotomy in Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment
04:57

Clinical Effects of Ultrasound-Guided Acupotomy in Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment

Published on: April 26, 2024

  • ASU did not demonstrate an effect on the structural progression of osteoarthritis in the trials.

    • Impact:

    • ASU shows potential as a therapeutic agent for managing osteoarthritis symptoms.
    • Further research may explore ASU's mechanisms and long-term effects on joint health.
    • Findings contribute to understanding the role of plant-based extracts in managing chronic joint conditions.