For patients who suffer from inflammatory pain, safe and efficacious options are limited for chronic use. Many sufferers are forced to consistently take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and prescription medications, but long-term use of these drugs has shown the potential for serious side effects. In fact, many of these products have already been removed from the market because of these issues. According to researchers, more than 100,000 people in the United States are hospitalized and nearly 20,000 patients die annually of complications related to the use of NSAIDs for the treatment of pain.
Pain associated with osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis has no simple antidote. Unlike anti-inflammatory drugs commonly recommended for arthritis, omega-3 EPA and DHA do more than mask painful symptoms. Harvard Medical School reports the use of omega-3 EPA and DHA as an effective tool for lessening the symptoms of arthritis: “It is important for patients to understand that less-toxic alternatives to anti-inflammatories are available.”
EPA and DHA contain a natural pain inhibitor, which reduces the need for NSAIDs, while reducing the risk for cardiovascular disease. In a review from Arthritis Research and Therapy, a collective study reported that a daily dose of anti-inflammatory omega-3 EPA and DHA of 2-3 grams is a safe and effective tool for reducing the symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Choosing the right omega-3 for your patients ensures they receive necessary nutrients for optimal relief of pain and overall well-being. Omega-3’s rich in EPA and DHA in their natural triglyceride form will enhance your therapeutic outcomes. PRN Physician Recommended Nutriceuticals® provides the purest, most therapeutically potent omega-3 based nutriceuticals possible. All of PRN’s omega-3 based products, when taken as recommended, deliver a therapeutic amount of omega-3 EPA and DHA as recommended by the American Heart Association.