General Therapeutic Doses and Uses as of 2024

Question 1

What is the dose for Omega 3 and its benefits?

Answer 1

Dose: 1-3 grams/day (fish oil or algae oil).
Mechanism: EPA/DHA are critical for synaptic plasticity and reducing neuro-inflammation

Benefits:- Shown to reduce depressive symptoms and improve cognition in substance users
Rationale: Reduces inflammation and pain in FM patients
Side Effects: Rare (can increase bleeding in high doses)
Evidence: Omega-3s are linked to reduced inflammatory markers and improved pain thresholds

Question 2

What is the dose for Zinc and its uses

Answer 2

Zinc Deficiency: Leads to hepatic encephalopathy.
Dose: 30-50 mg/day
Mechanism: Improves immune function, reduces oxidative stress.

Question 3

What is the dose for Magnesium and what does a deficiency cause?

Answer 3

Magnesium Deficiency: Causes neuromuscular symptoms, requires supplementation
Dose: 300-500 mg/day orally
Rationale: Magnesium plays a role in muscle relaxation and pain modulation, reduces central sensitization
Side Effects: Diarrhea, nausea (higher doses)
Clinical evidence: Reduces muscle cramps and pain
Form: citrate or malate
Especially good for Fibromyalgia, substance

Question 4

What is the of therapeutic dose for Vitamin D and its benefits?

Answer 4

Dose: 2,000-5000 IU/day for mood and brain
Rationale: Vitamin D3 is essential for bone health and pain management in FM
Side Effects: Hypercalcemia (rare in high doses), nausea
Evidence: Vitamin D supplementation reduces musculoskeletal pain

Question 5

What is the therapeutic dose for CoQ10

Answer 5

Dosage: 100-300 mg/day
Rationale: Improves mitochondrial function, reduces fatigue
Side Effects: Mild (nausea, insomnia in rare cases)
Evidence: CoQ10 supplementation has been shown to reduce pain and fatigue

Question 6

What is a therapeutic dose for Selenium and its benefits and side effect?

Answer 6

• Dosage: 200 mcg/day
• Rationale: Antioxidant that reduces oxidative stress and inflammation
• Side Effects: Rare, but excessive doses can lead to selenosis (hair loss, gastrointestinal upset)

Question 7

What type of diet has been proven to be beneficial for Fibromyalgia patients?
A. Mediterranean
B. Vegan
C. Gluten Free

Answer 7

A. Reduces chrnoic pain, improves mental health, supports heart health and weight management
B.
C