Nutritional supplementation can play a crucial role in treating both acute and chronic conditions while allowing patients to avoid long term use of over the counter and prescription medications.

Supplementation within our practice is focused primarily on improving and maintaining musculoskeletal well-being such as joint and bone health and reducing inflammation. Our superior quality supplements are manufactured by Anabolic Laboratories , a fully licensed, federally-registered pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. Below is a list of the supplements we carry and their use within our practice:

Nutritional Foundation Products

AVED MULTI IRON FREE
High quality multivitamin for men and post-menopausal women.
Dosage: Take 2 per day (breakfast & dinner).
Contras: None.
CLINICAL MAGNESIUM
Crucial for optimal muscle, nerve, and bone health. Specific benefit for osteoporosis and headache management.
Dosage: Take 1 – 2 capsule(s) 2-3x per day (400 – 1000 mg/day).
Contras: Myasthenia gravis, severe kidney dysfunction, atrio-ventricular defects.
CLINICAL OMEGA 3 (Fish Oil)
Anti-inflammation, supports immune, cardiovascular, and nervous system functions.
Dosage: Take 1 – 2 capsule(s) 1 – 3x per day.
Contras: Bleeding disorders, hemophilia, blood-thinning medication.
ULTRA K2-D3
Necessary for calcium digestion/absorption.
Dosage: Take 1 – 2 chewable(s) per day (2000 – 4000 IU per day). Works well with Bone Support Formula.
Contras: Hyperparathyroidism, sarcoidosis, tuberculosis, or lymphoma.
ESSENTIAL NUTRITION PACK
Research shows that these essential nutrients are vital to optimal health, and they are most deficient in our diets.
Dosage: Take 1 pack per day.
Contras: (Omega -3) bleeding disorders, hemophilia, blood-thinning medication.
Contras: (Magnesium) myasthenia gravis, severe kidney dysfunction, atrio-ventricular defects.
Contras: (Vitamin D) hyperparathyroidism, sarcoidosis, tuberculosis, or lymphoma.

Pain and Inflammation

DISC SUPPORT – NUTRA-DISC®
Contains a specialized blend of ingredients designed to support the body’s natural response to maintain good joint health, promote the production of collagen, and support the rebuilding of cartilage.
Dosage: Do not chew. Take two capsules three times per day on an empty stomach.
PRO-ENZ
Extended care for chronic inflammation, follow up to Zymain. Works well with Omega 3.
Dosage: Take as needed, between meals (2-6 tabs per day).
Special Instructions: Can be taken as follows: 2 daily ; with increased activity, may take up to 3x more per day.
Contras: Blood-thinning medication, gallstones.
ZYMAIN
Mediates or controls inflammation during acute phase of injury.
Dosage: 4 in morning, 2 in afternoon and 2 in evening (between meals) for 6-12 days.
Contras: Blood-thinning meds, digestion problems, gallstones.
SALIZAIN
Relief from minor aches and pains.
Dosage: 2 tabs every 4 hours for 1 2 3 days. Then every four hours as needed. No more than 10 tabs/day. Discontinue daily use after 10 days.
Contras: Sensitivity to aspirin or salicylates.
CLINICAL MAGNESIUM
Crucial for optimal muscle, nerve, and bone health. Specific benefit for osteoporosis and headache management.
Dosage: Take 1 – 2 capsule(s) 2-3x per day (400 – 1000 mg/day).
Contras: Myasthenia gravis, severe kidney dysfunction, atrio-ventricular defects.
ACUTE PAIN/INFLAMMATION
Indicated for muscular pain relief and reduction of inflammation.
Dosage: Days 1-3: Every 4 hours: 1 Salizain, 2-3 Zymain, 2 Pro Enz. Days 4-6: Every 4 hours: 2-3 Zymain, 2 Pro Enz. Days 7-20:
2 Pro-Enz 3x/Day. Best taken on an empty stomach. See contras for each supplement listed above.
Contras: Reye’s Syndrome, aspirin sensitivity, alcohol consumption, blood-thinning medication, digestion problems, gallstones.
NEURO-EASE
Promotes normal muscle tone and relaxation.
Dosage: Take 2 tabs 3x per day for 5-6 days.
Contras: None.
CARPAL PACK
Natural inflammation relief and reduction of joint swelling associated with carpal tunnel syndrome
Dosage: Aqua B6- 1 Tab 3x/day Zymain- 4 Tabs in the morning, 2 in the afternoon, 2 in the evening, between meals.
Contras: Diabetes, epilepsy, blood-thinning medication, digestion problems-gallstones.

Joint Health

GLUCOSAMINE/CHONDROITIN
Supports and improves joint health, raw material used to regenerate cartilage.
Dosage: Take 3 per day (at least 3 hours between doses) for 8-10 weeks. (Total of 1500 mg per day). After 8-10 weeks take 1-3 per day.
Contras: Shellfish allergy, diabetics must monitor blood sugar levels for sudden increase. (Rare)
DISC SUUPORT – NUTRA-DISC®
Contains a specialized blend of ingredients designed to support the body’s natural response to maintain good joint health, promote the production of collagen, and support the rebuilding of cartilage.
Dosage: Do not chew. Take two capsules three times per day on an empty stomach.
JOINT MAINTENANCE
Supports long-term joint health with glucosamine/chondroitin, omega-3 and bromelain.
Dosage: Take 1 capsule 4x per day.
Contras: Shellfish allergy, diabetics must monitor blood sugar levels for sudden increase. (Rare)

Bone Health

BONE SUPPORT FORMULA
Comprehensive bone health formula for prevention and high risk intervention.
Dosage: Prevention- 3 per day, High Risk Intervention- 2, three times per day.
(Can be taken along with a chewable calcium supplement)
Contras: Osteoporosis medications, antacids, blood pressure medications, estrogen therapy, antibiotics, seizure medications, tetracycline.

Aminos, Proteins & Essential Fats

CLINICAL OMEGA 3 (Fish Oil)
Anti-inflammation, supports immune, cardiovascular, and nervous system functions.
Dosage: Take 1 – 2 capsule(s) 1 – 3x per day.
Contras: Bleeding disorders, hemophilia, blood-thinning medication.
FLAXSEED OIL
Great source of essential fatty acids (Omega3). Maintains healthy skin, joints, cardio and nervous systems.
Dosage: Take 1-2 capsule(s) 1 – 3x per day.
Contras: Bleeding disorders, hemophilia, blood-thinning medication.

Multi-Vitamins

AVED MULTI IRON FREE
High quality multivitamin for men and post-menopausal women.
Dosage: Take 2 per day (breakfast & dinner).
Contras: None
AVED MULTI SOFT GELS
Multivitamin with extra antioxidant support.
Dosage: Take 2 per day (breakfast & dinner).
Contras: None.
ESSENTIAL NUTRITION PACK
Research shows that these essential nutrients are vital to optimal health, and they are most deficient in our diets.
Dosage: Take 1 pack per day.
Contras: (Omega -3) bleeding disorders, hemophilia, blood-thinning medication.
Contras: (Magnesium) myasthenia gravis, severe kidney dysfunction, atrio-ventricular defects.
Contras: (Vitamin D) hyperparathyroidism, sarcoidosis, tuberculosis, or lymphoma.
BIOMAX – VITAMIN C
Beneficial for proper immune functions and wound healing.
Dosage: Acute: Take up to 4 caps per day. Non-Acute: Take 1 to 2 caps per day (500 – 2000 mg per day).
Contras: None. If stool softens, reduce intake by 500 mg.

Antioxidants

COENZYME Q10
Powerful antioxidant protection against free radicals.
Dosage: Take 1 to 2 softgels per day.
Contras: None.