I’ve done three other posts on supplements that are beneficial in the treatment of fibromyalgia. All of my recommendations on supplementation have come directly from evidence based research. The fourth and fifth supplements I’ve found in the literature to have potential benefit to those suffering with fibromyalgia are Vitamin C and Vitamin E. This research shows that vitamin C and E help reduce oxidative stress, which research shows may play a role in the cause of fibromyalgia.1 In patients with fibromyalgia total antioxidant capacity (TAC) of plasma was significantly lower. This means your body has less ability to eliminate free radicals, which cause damage to your cells (oxidative stress). Also of great interest in this study, was that a direct relationship between increased pain and decreased TAC exists in people with fibromyalgia.1 The bottom line is that you need to reduce free radicals in you body to reduce pain, and Vitamins C and E, seem to be a reasonable way to begin doing so in people with fibromyalgia.
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If you have fibromyalgia, you should read my other posts on neurologically based, breakthrough treatments we use in the office. Fibromyalgia is a central nervous system disorder caused by prolonged stress (mental, chemical and physical). Many of our treatments are truly cutting edge, like oxygen therapy. Just give is a call (828) 324-0800 or send me an email (drshook@alliancechiropracticcenter.com) if you have any questions, if you would like a complementary phone consultation, or if you would like to schedule an appointment.
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- Altindag O, Celik H. 2006. Total antioxidant capacity and the severity of the pain in patients with fibromyalgia. Redox Rep. 11(3):131-5.
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