Nutritional modulators of pain in the aging population

Nutritional Modulators of Pain in the Aging Population provides on overview on the role of foods, dietary supplements, obesity, and nutrients in the prevention, amelioration of pain in various diseases in the aging population. Headaches, Fibromyalgia, joint pain, arthritis pain, back pain, and stomach pain will be covered. In addition, the potential health risks of using foods to reduce symptoms will be evaluated. Each chapter will initially review the pain causing conditions and define it before reviewing the role of food or exercise. The goal of this book is for researchers and physicians to learn about dietary approaches that may benefit or harm people with various types of pain. Chapters will include current research on the actions of nutrients in pain treatment, effects of lifestyle and exercise on pain management, and dietary supplements providing pain relief from chronic conditions like arthritis.

• Comprehensive overview detailing the role of nutrition in pain management for the aging population
• Written for researchers and clinicians in neurology, pain, and food and nutrition
• Each chapter reviews the pain symptoms and role of food and/or exercise associated with each disease