/oss/taxonomy/term/1686/all en /oss/article/controversial-science-drugs-health-supplements-you-asked/you-asked-instaflex-joint-pain <p>I had a question about Instaflex, a widely advertised supplement for arthritic joints that contains a variety of ingredients each of which has potential antinflammatory properties. Although this product has been around for a while, interest was stirred recently because of a discussion on "The Doctors," a CBS TV show. Reference was made to a clinical trial that showed efficacy. Indeed a properly controlled double-blind randomized trial at Appalachian State University showed that those taking Instaflex reported a 37 percent reduction in joint pain.</p> Sun, 25 May 2014 13:28:48 +0000 Joe Schwarcz PhD 2148 at /oss