Just Ask Terry

Terry is happy to provide his opinion on diet and nutrition, supplements and lifestyle choices. This information is for educational purposes only. It is not meant to replace the advice of your physician and is not to be considered medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Should you have any concerns please contact your physician directly.

Q. Dear Terry, “I’m a big fan of running, and try to run three to five miles a day, but lately I have been having terrible shin splints. Can you give me any hints on what I may do nutritionally to reduce the pain of my shin splints?” Dan H., Saginaw, MI A. Dear Dan, Well, first of all I would recommend Curamin, which is a formula of four nutritional ingredients that can relieve occasional muscle pain due to exercise and overuse. You might add a good dosage of manganese, I would think in the range of 50 to 100 mg a day for several weeks. Manganese is effective for strengthening ligaments, tendons and muscles. I would also suggest P-5-P (otherwise known as pyridoxal-5-phosphate), and the dosage in the range of 20 to 30 mg twice a day.