2. Fish Oil
Thanks to its omega-3 fatty acids, fish oil has terrific anti-inflammatory properties, which can help reduce fibro pain.
It reduces the body's production of inflammatory hormones (prostaglandins), says Nehad Soloman, M.D., a board-certified rheumatologist in Phoenix, Ariz. And that may mean less stiffness or fewer tender joints.
Taking at least 2,400 mg of fish oil a day can significantly reduce pain, according to a study conducted at the Canadian Centre for Integrative Medicine, published in the Clinical Journal of Pain.
Dr. Soloman suggests choosing a mercury-free brand (check the label), although fish oil supplements are considered safe.
3. SAMe
S-Adenosyl methionine, more commonly known as SAMe, is a synthetic form of a compound the body naturally produces.
We need it for proper immune function, and it plays a role in the forming cartilage and our DNA, Dr. Soloman says.
As we age, our bodies produce less of it, which may explain the increased aches after your 40th birthday.
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