Dr. McKoy’s Supplements for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Ginger – Fresh ginger root incorporated into the diet, or ginger extract 100 to 200 mg three times daily.
Multivitamin with minerals – Once daily. The supplement should contain 40 mg of zinc, 1 mg of copper and 6 mg of boron.
Fish Oil – Two grams (or 2,000 mg) with each meal
Flaxseed – One tablespoon flaxseed meal daily.
Digestive Enzymes (pancreatin/bromelain, etc) – Follow dosing instructions on the bottle.
SAMe – 400 mg three times daily.
Curcumin/Tumeric – 400 mg three times daily
Vitamin D3 – 2,000 IU daily
Boswellia – 400 mg three times daily
Cat’s claw – 60 mg three times daily
Kaprex* (A proprietary blend of hops, oleanolic acid and rosemary) – One tablet three times daily.
Dr. McKoy’s Supplements for Fibromyalgia
Multivitamin with minerals – Once daily. The supplement should contain 40 mg of zinc, 1 mg of copper and 6 mg of boron.
B Complex – One pill containing 5,000 to 10,000 micro grams of vitamin B12, daily
Vitamin D3 – 2,000 IU daily
Calcium– 1,000 mg daily
Magnesium – 400 mg to 1,000 mg a daily
SAMe (S-adenosyl-L-methionine) – 400 mg three times daily
Vitamin C– 500 mg three times daily
Kaprex* (A proprietary blend of hops, oleanolic acid and rosemary) – 1 tablet 3 times a day
NADH (reduced nicotinomide adenine dinucleotide) – 5 mg a day, for energy
CoQ-10 (coenzyme Q10) – 200mg a day, for energy
Fish Oil – 1 gram (or 1,000 mg) with each meal
*A note about Kaprex from Dr. McKoy: Research suggests that components of hops, such as reduced isoalpha acids, may inhibit the formation of inflammation-causing prostaglandins. Oleanolic acid is derived from olive leaf extract. Research indicates that it may support joint health as a pain reliever as well as protect against potential damage to your stomach lining. Rosemary leaf extract stimulates circulation and eases pain by increasing your blood supply. Kaprex is manufactured by a company called Metagenics and may be purchased online.
