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Feverfew is a centuries old remedy for headache pain.*
WHY WE INCLUDED IT: Feverfew is most commonly used today in health supplements to support blood vessel tone and nervous system health. Feverfew is a flowering plant that is native to Eurasia, but can now be found growing in many parts of the world. It was used as a medicinal herb by the Greeks as early as the First Century AD and is a traditional remedy for headache.*
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Butterbur supports healthy blood flow in the head and calms the nervous system.*
WHY WE INCLUDED IT: Butterbur is used in health supplements today to support healthy blood flow in the head, to soothe respiratory irritation, and to calm the nervous system. Butterbur is the common name of a genus of flowering plants in the sunflower family that can grow in parts of Asia, North America, and Europe. It has been used for more than 2,000 years for soothing irritations and respiratory discomfort.*
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White Willow Bark contains salicin, which is chemically similar to aspirin and thought to ease pain and discomfort.*
WHY WE INCLUDED IT: White Willow Bark is used in health supplements today to help with general aches and pains. Ancient civilizations used willow tree extracts for pain, inflammation, and musculoskeletal conditions.*
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CoQ10 is shown to strengthen the immune system and counteract muscle discomfort.*
WHY WE INCLUDED IT: CoQ10 is used in health supplements today to help support cardiovascular health, boost energy and speed recovery from exercise. CoQ10 is used by every cell in the body and is in high concentrations in the brain and heart. It supports the production of cellular energy.*
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Links to research on CoQ10 coming soon!
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Benfotiamine is used for nerve pain.*
WHY WE INCLUDED IT: Benfotiamine is a derivative of Vitamin B-1 (Thiamine). It is used today in health supplements to support the cardiovascular system and as an antioxidant to promote healthy cell and tissue function throughout the body. In Germany, Benfotiamine, B6 and B12 are licensed at Milgamma for treatment of nerve pain.*
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Vitamin B-6 is important in normal nerve function and involved in formation and functionality of 60 metabolic enzymes.*
WHY WE INCLUDED IT: Vitamin B-6 is vital in the process of making serotonin and norepinephrine, which are chemicals that transmit signals in the brain. In Germany, B6, B12 and Benfotiamine are licensed as Milgamma for treatment of nerve pain. Vitamin B-6 supports normal nerve function in the body.*
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Vitamin B-12 supports the neurological component of pain.*
WHY WE INCLUDED IT: Vitamin B-12 is used in health supplements today to support the formation of healthy red blood cells, energy production, and mental health. In Germany, B12, B6 and Benfotiamine are liscensed at Milgamma for treatment of nerve pain. Vitamin B-12 plays a key role in the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system, as well as in the formation of red blood cells.*
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Vitamin D-3 deficiency may be a factor in dealing with chronic pain.*
WHY WE INCLUDED IT: Vitamin D-3 is used in supplements today to support skeletal, immune, cardiovasuclar, mood and brain health. D-3, the sunshine vitamin, is a nutrient that is manufactured in human skin when exposed to sunlight. Dietary sources include fatty fish, eggs, dairy products, and liver. Vitamin D-3 promotes calcium absorption as well as has other roles in the body, including modulation of cell growth, neuromuscular function, and immune function.*
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5 Formyl Tetrahydrofolate supports production of neurotransmitters seotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine.*
WHY WE INCLUDED IT: 5 Formyl Tetrahydrofolate (Folinic Acid) is one active form in a group of vitamins known as folates and is one of the forms found naturally in foods. Folate is a water-soluble B vitamin that is consumed through the diet from green leafy vegetables, sprouts, fruits, brewer’s yeast, dairy products, egg yolk, and liver. Folate coenzymes are responsible for many important metabolic functions in the body, and it is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies.*
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