# Natural compound could fight rheumatoid arthritis at its source

- Source: Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily
- Published: 2026-10-22T03:37:25+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261020085309.htm
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A natural compound extracted from a medicinal plant has shown surprising promise against rheumatoid arthritis. In rats, it reduced joint swelling, protected cartilage, and calmed the immune responses responsible for chronic inflammation. Scientists discovered that the compound works by targeting a specific protein and restoring balance to fatty acid metabolism, revealing a previously underexplored

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