| Flavocoxid (Limbrel) is a new arthritis medicine that is | | | | derived from the natural botanical sources Scutellaria |
| considered both a drug as well as a food. It contains | | | | baicalensis, Baikal scullcap and Acacia catechu. These |
| a blend of natural ingredients featuring flavonoids -- | | | | have potent antioxidant action that may prevent the |
| anti-inflammatory compounds that are more | | | | oxidation of free radicals that leads to some forms |
| commonly found in foods such as green, leafy, | | | | of inflammation. Taking Limbrel may help restore and |
| vegetables, brightl colored fruits, soy, peanuts, cocoa | | | | maintain the balance of fatty acids in osteoarthritis, |
| and green tea. In clinical trials and in the real world so | | | | which in turn has the potential for reducing |
| far, Limbrel has improved patients' arthritis symptoms | | | | inflammation in two different pathways |
| including discomfort, stiffness and loss of mobility. It | | | | (cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase) associated with |
| has been tested in osteoarthritis only and its benefits | | | | arthritis. In contrast to the dual pathway effect of |
| in other types of arthritis are unknown. | | | | Limbrel, NSAIDs target only the cyclooxygenase |
| Patients may want to consider taking Limbrel to | | | | pathway. |
| replace or reduce the amount of nonsteroidal | | | | According to Primus Pharmaceuticals, the makers of |
| anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) they take. This | | | | Limbrel, the ingredients in Limbrel are "GRAS" or |
| class of drugs includes pain relievers such as | | | | "Generally Recognized as Safe," meaning that they |
| ibuprofen and naproxen, which ease arthritis | | | | meet FDA standards for safe use in humans. Other |
| symptoms but are associated with possible side | | | | GRAS ingredients include well-known nutrients such |
| effects such as stomach ulcers, gastrointestinal | | | | as folic acid, vitamin C and calcium, which likewise |
| bleeding, liver toxicity, possible cardiovascular risks, | | | | have therapeutic benefits. In clinical studies, Limbrel's |
| and kidney damage. | | | | side effects were no worse than placebo. |
| Degenerative diseases are accelerated by abnormally | | | | Long-term risks of Limbrel are unknown at this point. |
| low levels of chemical compounds such as flavonoids | | | | Limbrel should not be taken with other NSAIDS. |
| and antioxidants. The result is chronic inflammation | | | | Limbrel can be taken with or without food, although |
| which is a contributing factor to arthritis progression | | | | some research suggests that taking it one hour |
| through the elevated production of inflammatory | | | | before or after meals may increase absorption. If |
| metabolites in the body. | | | | you are allergic to flavonoid-containing foods such as |
| Limbrel is designed to correct nutritional deficiencies, | | | | fruits, vegetables, nuts, cocoa, red wine or tea, tell |
| delivering arthritis-fighting antioxidants in a more | | | | your doctor before taking Limbrel. |
| concentrated and compact form than is usually | | | | Limbrel appears to be a safe alternative for patients |
| possible with diet alone. Limbrel is comprised of the | | | | who would ordinarily not be a candidate for an |
| anti-inflammatory flavonoids baicalin and catechin, | | | | NSAID. |