General Information and Help with Fibromyalgia Syndrome

Nutrient / Supplement		Helpful notes
Coenzyme Q10		Improves oxygenation of tissues, enhances the effectiveness of the immune system, and protects the heart.
Calcium		this mineral helps people with fibromyalgia to help with the stress caused to the body by the disorder. See also magnesium.
Magnesium		influences metabolic rate and also helps reduces body stress and is needed to balance out calcium a good natural multi-vitamin and mineral supplement. Women often have low magnesium.
B Vitamins		B vitamins are very important for the proper function of your brain and nervous system. Supplements with natural vitamin B can help with depression. Also helps with digestion and allergy problems.
Omega Fatty Acids		helps with pain and stiffness and inflammation often occurring with fibromyalgia.
Carotenoids		these are free radical scavengers that help stimulate immune system and fibromyalgia syndrome sufferers normally need immune help. Supplements made from fruits and vegetables are a good source of carotenoids.
Bioflavonoids		protects the body and helps to moderate inflammatory responses by the body of the person with fibromyalgia syndrome. Supplements made from fruits and vegetables are a good source of bioflavonoids.
Reishi		Reishi mushroom is a powerful immune system builder and works well in an herbal mixture with echinacea and other immunity type herbs.
Zinc		people with allergies may not be getting enough zinc. Often a multi-vitamin and mineral supplement can help or a good immune system building formula.
Potassium		needed for good adrenal gland and muscle function.

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