18 Supplements That Could Help Your Body Heal Faster

If you find yourself injured or laid up with inflammation, follow this exact protocol for enhanced connective tissue healing, fast recovery from injury-produced inflammation, and a quick return to your training and competition after a strain, sprain or crash. This information is not provided by a physician for medical treatment purposes, but is rather a simple guide to natural supplements that can assist with healing.

1. Glucosamine, ~500mg. Best when combined with Chondroitin, ~400mg. Spread it through the day in three separate doses.

2. Chondroitin (see above)

3. Vitamin C, ~1000+mg per day. You could take this in an "immune system booster" like Airborne, from high fruit and vegetable intake (*ahem*, one apple only contains 8mg, however), or from a multi-vitamin that includes Vitamin C (AKA ascorbic acid).

4. Zinc, ~50mg. Often, zinc can also be found in an "immune system booster" type of effervescent powder.

5. Vitamin B3, ~250mg. Also know as Niacinamide. Tuna is one of nature's richest sources, but you'll only get about 15mg from one fillet. You're getting the idea - use a supplement form for convenience, rather than mowing down 17 tuna fillets.

6. Selenium, ~200mcg. Brazil nuts, fish, and crimini mushrooms are very high in selenium, at about 40-50mcg per serving. You might be able to get away with getting this one from the diet.

7. Chromium Picolinate, ~200mcg. Check the label of your multi-vitamin - sometimes it will be there.

8. Vitamin E, ~400IU. A powerful antioxidant also known as alpha-tocopherol. As is the case with most fat soluble vitamins, you'll want to be careful not to overdose. Sunflower seeds, incidentally, are one of the highest natural sources.

9. A Multi-Vitamin. This should go without saying.

10. Proteolytic Enzmes. Trypsin, Chymotrypsin, Papain and Bromelain are the top four, and the latter is found highly concentrated in pineapples.

11. Cetyl Myristoleate. Traditionally used for arthritis, it would be worth including in your protocol, if you can find it. 12-15 grams over 30 days is the recommended protocol for arthritic conditions. Recommend following manufacturer's label for sprains/strains.

12. Carnitine. More anti-oxidant support.

13. Evening primrose oil, ~500mcg. Excellent anti-inflammatory. Often packaged with fish oil or flax seed oil.

14. MSM (AKA methylsulfonylmethane). Essential for connective tissue repair, and can be applied topically in lotion form.

15. Pregnenolone, ~50mg. Be careful with this one, as it is a hormone precursor, but could help you recover faster. Check at your local health food store.

16. DHEA. For both males and females, this will help with a testosterone-like healing effect. Rye pollen extract is another good way to boost DHEA levels.

17. Omega 3 fatty acid. A potent anti-inflammatory that will assist in the assimilation of many other compounds on this list. I personally recommend flaxseed oil.

18. Co-Enzyme Q10, ~60-100mcg/day. Dirt cheap and easy to find.


complete list of anti-inflammatory supplements 

Astaxanthin

Algae is the source of astaxanthin, one of the most powerful antioxidants.

Astaxanthin delivers powerful benefits, such as

• Combats aging, reduces fine lines and wrinkles and protects the skin from sun damage


• Aids in fat metabolism and encourages weight loss by helping the body burn more fat during exercise


• Improves cardiovascular, eye and brain health


• Delivers powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory protection that can dramatically improve overall health 
• works as an internal nutritional sunscreen and actually boosts your skin's tolerance to ultraviolet radiation.

Scientific research has shown that astaxanthin is a true anti-aging wonder because it protects against collagen degradation, cell damage and wrinkles due to the rays of the sun.

In studies from Carotenoid Science and others, topical application of astaxanthin was shown to increase the skin’s moisture level as well as reduce wrinkles after four weeks of application . In another study, women with dry skin saw significant improvements in spots, acne and dark rings around their eyes . Still another showed that astaxanthin improved fine lines and skin elasticity.


Astaxanthin is found in microalgae, yeast, salmon, trout, krill, shrimp, crayfish, crustaceans, and the feathers of some birds. It provides the red color of salmon meat and cooked shellfish.  This red-orange pigment, closely related to other well-known carotenoids like beta-carotene and lutein, has stronger antioxidant activity than either of them (ten times higher than beta-carotene, in fact).

MegaRed Omega-3 Krill Oil is a good source of astaxanthin; it's an oil from pure Antarctic krill, tiny crustaceans that thrive in the frigid water of  the Antarctic. 

MegaRed Omega-3 Krill Oil

Q: Is red krill oil really all that much better for you than regular fish oil?

A: Red krill oil has about the same amount of omega-3 content as regular fish oil pills, but the way that the omega-3 molecules are conjugated in krill oil, it may be better absorbed and utilized by the body.

Red krill oil's capacity to reduce LDL or bad cholesterol and raise the HDL or good cholesterol seems to be better than fish oil alone and its anti-inflammatory properties appear to be better as well. There are some reports stating that after 2 weeks of taking red krill oil supplements that the anti-inflammatory potential is similar to ibuprofen.

A northern krill (Meganyctiphanes norvegica)

More health benefits of astaxanthin:

• Reduces proliferation of breast cancer tumor cells by 40%

• Protects the brain from dementia and Alzheimer's

• Greatly reduces inflammation and joint pain

• Reduces oxidative damage to your DNA by 40% (even at low doses)

• Greatly increases endurance, muscle recovery and workout performance

• Reduces the risk of cancer

• Reduces blood sugar level in diabetics and prediabetics

• Improves fertility while decreasing the rate of stillborn births

• Promotes cardiovascular health, reduces C-Reactive Proteins (CRP)

• Reduces or eliminates carpal tunnel syndrome

• Boosts immune function and helps the body resist infections

• Protects the stomach from ulcers and invasive bacteria

• Protects the kidneys from damage due to high blood sugar

• Causes cancer cells to commit suicide (apoptosis)

• Greatly improves sperm quality, motility, and sperm count

• Prevents asthma by normalizing histamine levels

• Protects the body from highly oxidative foods like fried foods

In addition, we've found that this natural medicine supplement:

• Greatly protects eye health, reduces cataracts and prevents UV damage to the eyes

• Makes skin look younger and functions as a natural internal sunscreen that prevents DNA damage and sunburn

• Protects the body from the dangerous oxidizing effects of Vioxx and COX-2 inhibitors, meaning that is can actually reduce the harmful side effects and deaths caused by other anti-inflammatory pharmaceuticals

Melatonin Hormone Regulates Internal Body Clock

Melatonin plays an important role in our sleep cycle.
Some research also suggests that melatonin can help prevent inflammatory bowel disease and other digestive complaints.  This hormone may be useful as an insomnia treatment

• Recent findings on melatonin and aging: https://thesleepdoctor.com/aging/melatonin-slows-aging/

The body’s internal mechanism works to perform and sustain various functions all of which aid our overall good health and well-being. Certain hormones are known to play a fundamental role in facilitating the workings of the internal body clock. This in turn ensures that routine body functions such as sleep, digestion and bowel movements are enabled in a natural and synthesized manner which then factors in our overall well-being. Scientific research has shown that melatonin hormone plays a crucial role in normalizing irregular sleep patterns in completely blind people and others who may experience sleep disorders. The hormone has also proved extremely useful in addressing cases of inflammatory bowel disease. The following discussion examines how melatonin achieves these functions.

Production of Melatonin

Melatonin secretion occurs in the pineal gland found in the recesses of the brain. Besides being found in the brain, it is also manufactured in the digestive tract.

Use of Melatonin in Treating Sleep Disorders

It is only recently that scientists have conclusively determined the role of melatonin as an effective strategy in insomnia treatment. Research has shown that the pineal gland is the primary organ responsible for maintaining the internal body clock associated with sleep. For a long time, the functions of the pineal gland in the brain were not understood and scientists regarded it as irrelevant as the appendix. The hormone is now widely used as a nutritional supplement in aiding better sleep.

Some people have difficulty falling asleep at the desired time and end up sleeping much later but upon rising find themselves plagued with fatigue and drowsiness. The hormone has proved highly effective in controlling these sleeping disorders. Other people who may struggle with sleeping disorders and to whom melatonin can be useful are those affected by jet-lag and those whose work schedules are subject to rotation.

The secretion of melatonin hormone is linked to the length of the night. It is produced in greater quantities at night than daytime hours. Where the night tends to be longer, the secretion process is extended. It has also been determined that secretion declines remarkably with age. When given during the day, melatonin causes drowsiness. If using it at nighttime to facilitate sleep, make sure you stick to a regular time every night as fluctuations in the time taken disrupts its efficacy. It is advised to skip a dose should you forget or are unable to take it at the same time every night and resume at the same time the next night.

Dosage taken varies although the tendency is for younger people to take less while older people who are usually more afflicted by sleeping disorders take larger doses.

Melatonin and Digestive Disorders

Melatonin has proved useful as a treatment for abdominal disorders. Many sufferers of inflammatory bowel disease tend to experience disruptions in their sleeping pattern because of the abdominal discomforts they struggle with. Research studies have shown that the hormone has a beneficial effect on the intestinal lining and counters inflammations. It also acts as an antioxidant and improves circulation and stimulation of the gut lining.

Thus, nutritional supplements containing melatonin can achieve beneficial results for the internal body clock, particularly regarding sleep and digestive well being.

Tru Niagen

Tru Niagen

TRU NIAGEN 300mg NAD+ Booster 30 Count - 1 Month / 1 Bottle

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As we age, it gets harder to recover from daily wear and tear. This is due, in part, to a decline in NAD+. Tru Niagen supports healthy aging by replenishing NAD+ levels so your cells can focus on the vital task of supporting defense and repair.

 

  

   

 

Aging, sleep disruption, prolonged sun exposure, drinking, poor diet, sedentary behavior, and even overtraining can all put stress on your body by depleting your NAD+, a vital resource your cells use to keep you thriving.

It becomes even more difficult for your body to remain resilient as you age—research suggests NAD+ levels decline by up to 50% between ages 40 and 60.

 

    

 

PreserVision AREDS 2 Formula Plus Multivitamin Softgels, 120 Count

PreserVision AREDS 2 Formula Plus Multivitamin Softgels, 120 Count (4 boxes x 120 soft gels = 480 soft gels)

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• Combines the benefits of PreserVsion AREDS 2 formula plus a daily multivitamin.
• Just 2 soft gels per day.
• Helps support macular health and whole body health.
• Beta-carotene free.

 

PreserVision® AREDS 2 + Multivitamin Formula

PreserVision® AREDS 2 + Multivitamin Formula contains the exact levels of six nutrients recommended by the National Eye Institute to help reduce the risk of progression in people with moderate to advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD), plus a daily multivitamin.

Just 2 soft gels per day helps support macular health and whole body health. This supplement is beta-carotene free.

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PreserVision AREDS 2 Formula Plus Multivitamin Softgels, 100 Count

 PreserVision AREDS 2 Formula Plus Multivitamin Softgels, 100 Count 

(2 boxes x 100 soft gels = 200 soft gels)

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NEW & SEALED

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• Combines the benefits of PreserVsion AREDS 2 formula plus a daily multivitamin.
• Helps support macular health and whole body health.
• Beta-carotene free.
• Just 2 soft gels per day.

 

PreserVision® AREDS 2 + Multivitamin Formula

PreserVision® AREDS 2 + Multivitamin Formula contains the exact levels of six nutrients recommended by the National Eye Institute to help reduce the risk of progression in people with moderate to advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD), plus a daily multivitamin.

Just 2 soft gels per day helps support macular health and whole body health. This supplement is beta-carotene free.

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Natrol Tonalin CLA 1200 mg, 90 Softgels

Tonalin™ CLA  1200mg

This patented formula may help you:  reduce body fat and increase muscle retention

• Patented Formula
• Reduce Body Fat
• Increase Muscle Retention
• Helps Keep Fat Off & Prevents Regaining

• Clinically Tested Ingredient

 Tonalin® CLA So Good - It's Patented

CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) is a recently recognized supplement derived from safflower oil.  Years of research at the University of Wisconsin indicate that CLA may help "partition" the way energy is stored and utilized, which may result in a reduction of body fat and  increased muscle retention.*  Tonalin® CLAis the only patented form of conjugated linoleic acid.

Tonalin® CLA The Natural Choice

CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) is found naturally in a variety of foods. However, for many individuals changing dietary patterns may have diminished intake of those foods high in CLA content.  Now Natrol's Tonalin™ CLA offers a rich source of conjugated linoleic acid from the oil of the sunflower to supplement the diet naturally.

• 1200 Mg Tonalin®
• Safflower Oil Source!
• A Patented Formula!

No yeast, wheat, corn, milk, egg, soy, glutens,  artificial colors or  flavors, added sugar, starch or preservatives.

Bluebonnet CellularActive CoQ10 Ubiquinol 100 mg - 60 and 30 softgels

Bluebonnet Cellular Active CoQ10 Ubiquinol, 100 mg- 60 Softgels

exp 4 / 2019

Bluebonnets Cellular Active CoQ10 Ubiquinol 100 mg softgels provide the reduced, active antioxidant form of CoQ10 (Ubiquinol) rather than the oxidized form of CoQ10 (Ubiquinone) currently sold on the market, which must be converted to the reduced, active antioxidant form in the body. Available in easy-to-swallow softgels for maximum assimilation and absorption. Cellular Active is a registered trademark of Bluebonnet Nutrition Corporation. Gluten-Free

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Coenzyme Q10 is present in almost all cells, where it is necessary for mitochondrial energy production.; The body's highest concentrations of CoQ10 are found in the heart, where constant chemical energy availability; is imperative.; In addition to its benefits for cardiac function through energy production, CoQ10 also functions as a powerful fat soluble antioxidant, providing protection against free radical attack for vascular structures, as well as for other tissues, including the brain and neurons.

Other ingredients: Gelatin, glycerin, water, natural annatto extract, soy lecithin, medium chain triglycerides, ascorbyl palmitate, beeswax. Contains: Soybeans Free of milk, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts and wheat. Also free of corn, gluten, barley, rice, sodium and sugar.

Bluebonnet Cellular Active CoQ10 Ubiquinol, 50 mg- 30 Soft Gels

Cellular Active is a registered trademark of Bluebonnet Nutrition Corporation.

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Content in foods

In foods, there are varying amounts of ubiquinol. An analysis of a range of foods found ubiquinol to be present in 66 out of 70 items and accounted for 46% of the total coenzyme Q10 intake. The following chart is a sample of the results.

Food	Ubiquinol (mcg/gm)	Ubiquinone (mcg/gm)
Beef (shoulder)	5.36	25
Beef (liver)	40.1	0.4
Pork (shoulder)	25.4	19.6
Pork (thigh)	2.63	11.2
Chicken (breast)	13.8	3.24
Mackerel	0.52	10.1
Tuna (canned)	14.6	0.29
Yellowtail	20.9	12.5
Broccoli	3.83	3.17
Parsley	5.91	1.57
Orange	0.88	0.14

Recommended : Nature Made CoQ10 400 mg Dietary Supplement Liquid Softgels

Clinically shown to support heart function. CoQ10 is a coenzyme critical to the synthesis of ATP (energy) that is essential for efficient heart performance. Levels of ATP decrease with age and with statin drug therapy, in which case, CoQ10 supplementation is especially important.

40 liquid softgels

  

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40 softgels

45 softgels

Nature Made CoQ10 400 mg is guaranteed to meet our high quality standards – it is made from carefully selected ingredients under strict manufacturing processes.

• #1 Pharmacist recommended brand of CoQ10 supplements*
• No Artificial Flavors
• No Preservatives
• No Starch or Gluten

Ingredients 

Soybean Oil , Gelatin , Glycerin , Water , Soy Lecithin , Red 40 , Titanium Dioxide , Blue 1

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size : 1 Softgel
Amount Per Serving	% Daily value*
Calories           10.0
Total Fat            0.5g	1.0
Coenzyme Q-10         400.0mg
Calories from Fat - Calories            5.0calories

About CoQ10:

Found throughout the body, but concentrated in the heart, CoQ10 is a powerful antioxidant that helps support heart muscle strength.  For even more advanced heart health support 400 mg is recommended.

• Clinically shown to support heart function
• Recommended for people at risk for heart disease, or for those who currently have heart complications
• CoQ10 works to fight free-radical damage and help the body resist potential health concerns

It also helps to increase antioxidants in the body by having a "sparing" effect on vitamin E. CoQ10 works with vitamin E to fight free-radical damage and help the body resist potential health concerns.