Presented by: Nancy Scanlan, DVM, MS, CVA

When integrative veterinarians talk about pain relief, they usually think about options such as herbal therapy, acupuncture, or chiropractic, as well as other more widely used methods. However, there are also nutritional supplements (AKA nutraceuticals) which can help. Some, such as DLPA, have a primary pain-relieving action. Others, such as antioxidants, play supportive roles such as decreasing inflammation associated with pain. It is also important to use the correct form of nutraceuticals for the best results. When properly added to a pain-relief program, nutraceuticals can boost the effects of more conventional analgesic therapies.

Learning Objectives:

1. Review analgesic nutraceuticals
2. Learn the best forms of nutraceuticals for analgesic effects
3. Learn the best combinations of nutraceuticals to prevent unwanted side effects