Our main focus should always be targeting the underlying causes of inflammation—by healing the gut and re-balancing the microbiome. For even further help in reducing inflammation, there are additional supplements that you can add on as optional extras. These supplements generally work by fine-tuning the immune system.  For further information, see Chapter 8 of The Keystone Approach.

Supplement	Priority	Example products	Typical Dose
Fish oil	High	– Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega 2x – Garden of Life Omega 3 Minami Platinum	2000–4000 mg (2–4 grams) per day EPA + DHA
Vitamin D	High	– Doctor’s Best Vitamin D3 Softgels	2000 IU per day
Glucosamine	Medium	– Jarrow Glucosamine HCL Mega – NOW Glucosamine 1000	1000–1500 mg per day
Meriva	Medium	– Pure Encapsulations Curcumasorb – Jarrow Curcumin Phytosome – Thorne Meriva 500-SF	1000–2000 mg per day
Borage oil	Low	– Nature’s Way Borage Oil – Jarrow Formulas Borage GLA	500 mg GLA per day (~2500 mg borage oil)

Read excerpts from The Keystone Approach: 

Fish Oil

Meriva Curcumin/ Turmeric

Low-dose Naltrexone