| 摘要 |
The present invention relates to a composition comprising alginic acid, as an active ingredient, for treating or preventing osteoarthritis or osteoporosis. The composition for treating or preventing osteoarthritis or osteoporosis may be a pharmaceutical composition. Further, the present invention relates to a food composition comprising alginic acid, as an active ingredient, for alleviating or preventing osteoarthritis or osteoporosis. The composition of the present invention is identified as having an optimum condition for treating, preventing or alleviating osteoarthritis or osteoporosis in terms of the molecular weight of the alginic acid and mannuronate and guluronate. The composition of the present invention comprises alginic acid, as an active ingredient, which is harmless to humans, and therefore has no side effects and exhibits excellent effects in treating osteoarthritis or osteoporosis. Thus, the composition of the present invention can be effectively used in treating osteoarthritis or osteoporosis. |
