Fibromyalgia Pain and Muscle Fatigue
Q: I have fibromyalgia (FM) and I am wondering are there nutrients that have shown effectiveness in controlling the pain and muscle fatigue I experience?
A: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a common rheumatic syndrome
affecting close to 4 million Canadians predominantly
women. This multi-syndrome disorder is noted for
causing widespread muscle pain and fatigue not unlike
the feeling you get from shovelling snow for days. The
following nutrients are the most effective.
5-HTP, the happy pill, is effective at increasing
serotonin levels in the brain. Many clinical trials have
shown their effectiveness at relieving depression. One
double-blind study involving 50 fibromyalgia patients
showed that 5-HTP in a dose of 100 mg three times per
day improved symptoms of anxiety, muscle pain, sleep
patterns and early morning stiffness. 5HTP increases
serotonin levels, improving sleep and mood.
Magnesium, a potent immune nutrient, is especially
important for those with FM. Magnesium levels are low
in most people with muscle pain. In healthy individuals it
is found in high concentration in muscle cells, as it is
required for production of ATP which provides us with
energy. Magnesium should be supplemented in a dose of
500 mg per day. Studies have shown that the combination
of magnesium along with malic acid, reduce FM
symptoms.
Malic acid should be added in a dose of 2400 mg per
day. It is a powerful nutrient that has been shown in
clinical studies to reduce the pain associated with FM.
Research shows that less than 2400mg per day will not
relieve the symptoms of FM.
Celadrin™, a new fatty acid recently published in the
Journal of Rheumatology, relieves pain and inflammation
quickly. Celadrin comes in capsule and cream. Take 3
Celadrin capsules daily and massage the Celadrin cream,
morning and night, to sore areas for effective relief.
Within weeks you will report a decrease in pain and
general improvement in well-being. Look for FibroSense—one packet per day contains 3 Celadrin softgels, magnesium and malic acid in the correct dose.
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