Friday, February 10, 2012

'Rotten Egg' Gas May Ease Arthritic Joint Inflammation

(Science Daily) UPDATED 2010-08-22
Researchers say that hydrogen sulfide (H2S), a gas more commonly associated with the smell of blocked drains or rotten eggs, may play a role in reducing inflammation in joints. In a recent study, scientists found that patients with rheumatoid arthritis had higher concentrations of H2S in their synovial fluid (the fluid in the joints) compared to patients in a control group. Because higher H2S levels were associated with disease activity and lowered counts of inflammatory cells, experts say H2S may be a mediator made by the body to control inflammation.  Read full story >
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