Evidence supporting the use of: Anthocyanidins
For the health condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Anthocyanidins are a class of flavonoids found in various fruits and vegetables, known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. There is emerging scientific evidence supporting their potential role in managing inflammatory conditions such as Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Preclinical studies, including in vitro and animal models, have demonstrated that anthocyanidins can inhibit the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines (such as TNF-α and IL-1β) and suppress oxidative stress, both of which are implicated in the pathogenesis of RA. Some small clinical studies and pilot trials have also reported reduced markers of inflammation and modest improvements in symptoms among RA patients consuming anthocyanidin-rich extracts, such as those from cherries or berries.
However, the body of evidence remains limited and is not yet robust. Most human studies are small, short-term, and vary widely in design, making it difficult to draw firm conclusions about efficacy. There are currently no large-scale, high-quality randomized controlled trials definitively establishing anthocyanidins as an effective treatment for RA. Thus, while there is a scientific rationale and some preliminary evidence, the overall strength of the evidence is low, and anthocyanidins should not be considered a primary therapy for RA. Instead, they may be used as adjuncts within a broader anti-inflammatory dietary approach, pending further research.
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15,16-Dihydrotanshinone IAbies spectabilis
Abrus
Actaea spicata
adrenal cortex
Akebia
Alfalfa
algal oil
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
alpha-lipoic acid
alpha-pinene
alpinia galangal
amber
amentoflavone
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
ampelopsin
andrographolide
anthocyanidins
anthocyanins
antler
apigenin
apocynin
Aralia
arctiin
arjunic acid
ashwagandha
astaxanthin
astragalin
baicalein
baicalin
barbasco
bee venom
Bergenia
Black Hellebore
Black willow
bogbean
borage oil
Boswellia
Boswellic Acid
bovine cartilage / glycosaminoglycan
C-phycocyanin
cannabidiol
carnosic acid
celery
Cetylated Fatty Acids
Chinese fleeceflower
Chinese pond turtle
chuchuhuasi
clematis
Clerodendrum phlomidis
cod liver oil
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
cortisol
curcumin
cyanidin
d-alpha tocopherol
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)
diallyl disulfide (DADS)
Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid
docosahexaenoic Acid
dong quai root
DPA (docosapentaenoic acid)
eicosapentaenoic acid
Eicosatetraenoic acid
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
evening primrose oil
evening primrose oil
fat liver oil
fisetin
fish protein
flavanols
flavones
Flemingia philippinensis
frankincense
fructoborate
Fumaria parviflora
gamma linolenic acid (GLA)
gamma tocopherol
genistein
Gentiana macrophylla
ginger
ginkgetin
green-lipped mussel
guelder rose
Gypenoside
Harpagoside
Hellebore
horse gram
hydroxytyrosol
Hyperoside
Jatropha macrantha
Kaempferol
krill oil
luteolin
madder
mangiferin
Marine fat
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)
Myricetin
Myristoleate
Nobiletin
omega-3 fatty acids
Osthole
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA)
Phaeophyceae
phospholipids
Piper chaba
Polydatin
polyunsaturated fat
proteoglycans
Puerarin
Qin Jiao
resveratrol
rose hips
Salicin
Salmon Oil
Salvianolic acid
saponins
Schizochytrium
Schizochytrium Oil
Semecarpus anacardium
Shilajit
Silkmoth
Sinomenium acutum
slippery elm bark
smilax
Stearidonic acid
Sulforaphane
sulforaphane glucosinolate
Szechuan lovage
Tanshinone
Taxillus chinensis
teasel
turmeric
Uncaria
Urolithin A
Ursolic Acid
vitamin B6
vitamin C
vitamin D
vitamin D3
Watercress
white willow
Withanolides
Other health conditions supported by anthocyanidins
Aging (prevention)Arteriosclerosis
Arthritis
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Cardiovascular Disease
Cholesterol (high)
Circulation (poor)
Diabetes
Diabetic Retinopathy
Eye Problems
Eyesight (poor)
Free Radical Damage
Gingivitis
Heart (weakness)
Hemorrhoids
Hypertension
Inflammation
Inflammatory Bowel Disorders
Macular Degeneration
Memory and Brain Function
Metabolic Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Skin Care (general)
Ulcers
Varicose Veins
Wounds and Sores
