Bee venom has been touted for many years as an analgesic for arthritis sufferers. A new study suggests just how it might work to make people feel better.

In animal studies conducted last year, doctors in South Korea found that melittin, the principal peptide in bee venom, blocks the expression of inflammatory genes that can cause painful tissue swelling in rheumatoid arthritis patients. Read more about this study from American College of Rheumatology.

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