Vitamin E and vitamin C supplementation have shown some positive effects in the context of TBI, but more research is needed to identify the ideal timing and dosing of each.[1] Curcumin, found naturally in tumeric, has potential anti-inflammatory effects and could help by blocking pathways that cause neuroinflammation after TBI.[2] Supplementing with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an omega-3 fatty acid, has some promising outcomes in early research, but further studies are needed to offer dosages specifically for TBI. A vitamin D supplement could help with recovery from TBI in people with low vitamin D levels at the time of the injury. Similarly, supplementing with magnesium could help improve long-term outcomes.[3]
Have any supplements been studied for traumatic brain injury?
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Supplemental vitamin E and C may have positive effects on traumatic brain injury, and curcumin, DHA, vitamin D, and magnesium also show potential benefits, though further research is needed to determine the optimal dosages and timing for these supplements.