In a study published in the Am J Ther. 2004 Mar-Apr;11(2):85-94. looked at the “Analgesic efficacy and safety of nonprescription doses of naproxen sodium compared with acetaminophen in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee.”
It was a double blind test. This means that neither the nurses nor the patients knew which medication they were getting.
Here is the result…
One third of the patients were given 1000 milligrams of acetaminophen ( a generic form of Tylenol) four times a day. One third received a NSAID twice daily and everyone else took a Placebo.
The NSAID significantly reduced the pain.
The acetaminophen and the placebo had no benefit what so ever.
No wonder since acetaminophen depletes the body of glutathione.
So if it works for you, great. If you want optimal health and want to eliminate the pain, studies say boosting glutathione is a better way.
Good health to you.
Tags: Acetaminophen, Glutathione, knee pain, NSAID, Tylenol