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References
Dejonckheere, V.. “Turmeric for Osteoarthritis in Veterinary Medicine : a Review .” (2016).
Studies show that curcumin is a natural and effective alternative for improving joint comfort in dogs because it inhibits the secretion of prostaglandins, substances that cause cartilage degeneration and joint inflammation. (Dejonckheere 2016).
A study published in 2017 concluded that a dog diet supplemented with a combination of turmeric and hydrolysed collagen, for at least 3 months, significantly reduces pain in dogs with osteoarthritis. The explanation lies in the fact that curcumin inhibits the expression of COX-2, thereby inhibiting the synthesis of inflammatory substances such as cytokines, prostaglandins, leukotrienes and thromboxanes. (Comblain 2017).