Effect of GreenshellTM mussel on osteoarthritis biomarkers and inflammation in healthy postmenopausal women: a study protocol for a  randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial
This study aims to determine the effect of GSM powder on biomarkers of cartilage metabolism, bone resorption, and inflammation in New Zealand healthy overweight/obese postmenopausal women who are at early stage or at high risk of OA.MethodFifty overweight or obese (BMI 25 –35 kg/m2) postmenopausal women (aged 55 –75 years) will be recruited by advertisement. Participants will be randomized based on a double-blind randomization schedule and stratified randomization based on BMI and age distribution. The participant will be assigned with a 1:1 allocation ratio to receive 3 g/d whole meat GSM powder or p lacebo (sun...
Source: Trials - July 28, 2021 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials