Supplements aren’t the answer to everything, but they can be a safe and effective tool for chronic pain. Not only does human physiology help us understand the need for certain nutrients, but evidence-based medicine has shown how certain nutraceuticals can influence pain signals as well. Nutrients like Omega-3 fatty acids, minerals, B vitamins, zinc and antioxidants should be readily found in whole foods but have become depleted due to modern farming and ranching practices. The aforementioned nutrients have been shown to reduce discomfort from fibromyalgia, nerve pain, inflammatory pain and other chronic forms.
Osteoarthritis is a condition that many people in their 60’s and older experience, and it seems the age of onset has been lowering over the last decades. Scientific research suggests that this form of arthritis was not as prevalent in ancestral peoples. Two major changes include the type of movement and nutrition utilized on a regular basis. With approximately 23% of the U.S. population experiencing this condition, finding options to help is necessary. There are several supplements that have been shown to be just as beneficial if not better than common over the counter and prescription medications like anti-inflammatories and acetaminophen, which can have toxic effects. Products with Curcumin, Boswellia and Glucosamine-Chondroitin have all demonstrated notable improvements in symptomatic osteoarthritis.
When deciding on supplements, it is important that you choose options that are of high quality. There is poor regulation with the supplements generally found at your local pharmacy. Here at Huber Personalized Medicine, we have chosen companies and products that are held to high standards. Please work with a practitioner or do proper research to find the right ones for you.
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