Post by beebs on Jun 26, 2012 10:36:10 GMT -5
Two articles re: Boron Oil may help with your joints pains.
I know some are taking it successfully.
Int J Radiat Biol. 2009;85(10):860-71.
Selectively induced death of macrophages in the synovial lining of murine knee joints using 10B-liposomes and boron neutron capture synovectomy.
van Lent PL, Krijger GC, Hofkens W, Nievaart VA, Sloetjes AW, Moss RL, Koning GA, van den Berg WB.
Source
Department of Rheumatology, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands. P.vanlent@reuma.umcn.nl
Abstract
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate whether macrophages in the synovial lining can be selectively eliminated by local administration of an improved boron-10 ((10)B) containing liposome formulation combined with neutron irradiation (boron neutron capture synovectomy [BNCS]).
METHODS:
Disodium dodecahydrododecaborate (Na(2)(10)B(12)H(12)) was encapsulated into unilamellar liposomes ((10)B-liposomes). (10)B-liposomes were injected into the mouse knee joint. Amounts of (10)B in synovial tissue were measured over time using inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES). Arthritis was induced in knee joints of mice. Joint inflammation and cartilage destruction was measured using histology.
RESULTS:
When a 10 microl (10)B-liposome solution (containing 40 microg (10)B) was injected into the murine knee joint, high concentrations of (10)B were measured in macrophages in the synovial lining (At 24 h 306+/-226 microg. g(-1) macrophages). Completing the BNCS by neutron irradiation of the legs 24 h after (10)B-liposome injection showed a clear selective depletion of macrophages in synovial lining of the knee joints. An estimated total physical dose of 13+/-9 Gy was given to the macrophages. When arthritis was induced in the macrophage-depleted joints, swelling of the knee was significantly lower as compared to the controls (53% and 79% lower at days 1 and 3, respectively). Histology confirmed the influx of inflammatory cells was strongly decreased and severe cartilage destruction was almost completely prevented.
CONCLUSION:
BNCS using an improved (10)B-containing liposome formulation can cause selective depletion of macrophages in the synovial lining of murine knee joints. As a result of this proof-of principle, future applications are recommended.www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19639504
Environ Health Perspect. 1994 Nov;102 Suppl 7:83-5.
Essentiality of boron for healthy bones and joints.
Newnham RE.
Source
Rex Newnham and Associates, North Yorkshire, England.
Abstract
Since 1963, evidence has accumulated that suggests boron is a safe and effective treatment for some forms of arthritis. The initial evidence was that boron supplementation alleviated arthritic pain and discomfort of the author. This was followed by findings from numerous other observations epidemiologic and controlled animal and human experiments. These findings included a) analytical evidence of lower boron concentrations in femur heads, bones, and synovial fluid from people with arthritis than from those without this disorder; b) observation evidence that bones of patients using boron supplements are much harder to cut than those of patients not using supplements; c) epidemiologic evidence that in areas of the world where boron intakes usually are 1.0 mg or less/day the estimated incidence of arthritis ranges from 20 to 70%, whereas in areas of the world where boron intakes are usually 3 to 10 mg, the estimated incidence of arthritis ranges from 0 to 10%; d) experimental evidence that rats with induced arthritis benefit from orally or intraperitoneally administered boron; e) experimental evidence from a double-blind placebo-boron supplementation trial with 20 subjects with osteoarthritis. A significant favorable response to a 6 mg boron/day supplement was obtained; 50% of subjects receiving the supplement improved compared to only 10% receiving the placebo. The preceding data indicate that boron is an essential nutrient for healthy bones and joints, and that further research into the use of boron for the treatment or prevention of arthritis is warranted.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7889887
More articles:
Article (referenced) about the Borax
www.health-science-spirit.com/borax.htm