Table 1

Study interventions

GroupsProductsIngredientsDosageInstructions
ActiveSupplement combination(i) Combined supplement: each capsule contains 83 mg of BSE, 33 mg of PBE and 500 mg of MSM.2 Capsules in the morning, 1 capsule in the evening.4 Capsules in the morning, 3 capsules in the evening, taken orally with water after meals.
(ii) Curcumin: each capsule contains 42 mg of curcumin.2 Capsules in the morning, 2 capsules in the evening.
PlaceboPlacebo combination(i) Placebo-combined supplement: microcrystalline cellulose USP.2 Capsules in the morning, 1 capsule in the evening.4 Capsules in the morning, 3 capsules in the evening, taken orally with water after meals.
(ii) Placebo curcumin: sunflower seed oil.2 Capsules in the morning, 2 capsules in the evening.
  • BSE, Boswellia serrata extract; MSM, methylsulfonylmethane; PBE, pine bark extract; USP, United States Pharmacopoeia.