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Painkillers: the usual standard therapy

# Micronutrients | 22. September 2015

Whether it concerns headaches, migraines, arthritis, rheumatism or lumbago: the standard treatment for pain include anti-inflammatory painkillers such as ibuprofen, diclofenac, indomethacin or naproxen, known as “nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs” (= NSAIDs)
Such painkillers can be used for short-term self-treatment, they are sold over the counter in the pharmacy without a prescription, in low doses as tablets and / or ointments. In higher doses, for long-lasting pain, NSAIDs are available only on prescription, since both the disorder as well as possible side effects and interactions require regular medical check-ups.
Most commonly reported side effects include stomach trouble, this often means prescribing a remedy that protects the stomach. These are substances such as Omeprazole, Pantoprazole or Esomeprazole, otherwise known as proton pump inhibitors (PPI =). But if the stomach acid is reduced in the long term, because PPI must be taken for years, this can lead to a nutrient deficiency: especially in vitamin B12, magnesium, calcium, iron and vitamin C. anemia, cramps, decreased bone density, or tingling in the limbs may be the consequences. These problems can be eased or prevented by supplementing with the useful addition of micronutrients (food supplements).

And why are these supplements important for us?

Vitamin B 12: is the largest and most complex water-soluble vitamin of the B group containing cobalt as the central atom. It is important in the body for the conversion of food into glucose to generate energy, for maintaining healthy nerve cells, the production of DNA, regulating the formation of red blood cells (along with folic acid), and in the regulation of homocysteine ​​levels in the blood (preventing heart disease) (along with vitamin B 6 and folic acid)

Magnesium: is a vital mineral which helps the body utilize carbohydrates and fats for the purpose of energy production, important for the transmission of nerve impulses, muscle contraction and in maintaining a normal heart rhythm. It also contributes to regulating calcium, copper, zinc, potassium and vitamin D levels.

Calcium: is the mineral that is found in the highest concentration in the human body. The body needs adequate amounts of calcium to develop and maintain healthy bones, control blood clotting, transmit nerve signals in order to absorb other nutrients (for example vitamin D, phosphorus, magnesium and vitamin K)

Iron: is an integral part of many enzymes in the human body, and therefore ensures that oxygen can be stored and transported to the tissues so that sufficient energy is available. Furthermore, it protects the cells against free radicals and supports the immune system.

Vitamin C: is a water soluble vitamin and cannot be stored in the body. It helps the body produce collagen for the skin, tendons, ligaments and blood vessels, builds and repairs tissue, bones and teeth, heals wounds. It also helps to produce neurotransmitters and strengthens the immune system. Furthermore, it is a powerful antioxidant, together with other nutrients it can, for example, block free radical damage. This damage can contribute to the ageing process and to the development of other diseases.

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