Updates in the skeletal and joint protective effects of tocotrienol: a mini review
Kok-Yong Chin
Abstract:Osteoporosis and osteoarthritis continue to pose significant challenges to the aging population, with limited preventive options and pharmacological treatments often accompanied by side effects. Amidst ongoing efforts to discover new therapeutic agents, tocotrienols (TTs) have emerged as potential candidates. Derived from annatto bean and palm oil, TTs have demonstrated efficacy in improving skeletal and joint health in numerous animal models of bone loss and osteoarthritis. Mechanistic studies suggest that TT… Show more
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