'Rotten eggs' gas and inflammation in arthritic joints
Friday, October 22, 2010 - 10:40
in Health & Medicine
Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) is a gas more commonly associated with the smell of 'rotten eggs' and blocked drains. However, it has now been shown to be present naturally in our bodies and reside in knee joint synovial fluid, the protective fluid found in the cavities of joints that reduces friction between the cartilage of joints during movement. Synovial fluid H2S may play a role in reducing inflammation in joints...