Pain-easing Nutrients
Pain-easing Nutrients

Nutrient

Daily Amount*

Bioflavonoids

100 mg per 500 mg of vitamin C

Boron

3 mg

Chondroitin sulfates

800-1,600 mg

Glucosamine

1,000 mg (for a 120-lb person) to 2,000 mg (for a person over 200 lb)

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

 

ALA

1 tbl plant oil (corn, canola, safflower, soybean)

EPA

1-2 tsp fish oil daily or 2-5 fish entrées/week

GLA

200-300 mg evening primrose oil, black currant oil or borage seed oil

Vitamin A

5,000 IU

Vitamin C

500-4,000 mg

Vitamin D

400 IU

Vitamin E

100-400 IU

*Adult dosages only


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