RE: LeoThread 2025-09-26 11:20

[daddyhuberman]

OTC supplements for pain. Clinicians and researchers who are skeptical about supplements should note that a respected pain research program is highlighting them.

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[daddyhuberman]

Times have changed — many leading physicians now support a multimodal approach combining behavior, supplements, prescription medications and mindset

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Supplements and chronic pain: what the research suggests
A list of five supplements that might help with nerve and chronic pain as part of a broader treatment plan:

1. Acetyl-L-Carnitine

• Helps cells produce energy

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• Studied in people with diabetic nerve pain
• May improve nerve signaling

1. Alpha Lipoic Acid

• Acts as an antioxidant and affects cellular calcium
• May reduce nerve pain
• Can cause stomach upset for some people

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1. Vitamin C

• Not just for colds
• Some research shows it may lower the chance of nerve pain after surgery

1. Fish oil (omega-3s)

• May help reduce inflammation and pain

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• Can thin the blood, potentially increasing bleeding risk

1. Creatine

• Commonly used for muscle strength
• Small studies suggest possible benefit for fibromyalgia-like conditions