Condition
Lipedema
Lipedema is a chronic fat disorder, almost only in women, where painful fat builds up symmetrically in the legs, and sometimes arms, out of proportion to the rest of the body. Little research on supplements for it has been reviewed here so far, and the evidence for omega-3s, selenium and vitamin D is limited. It often starts around puberty, pregnancy or menopause, which hints at hormones.
Sources: PMID 28768407
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- How we grade
- Lipedema protocol
- Supplements studied
- 0
- Graded outcomes
- 0
The Lipedema Management Support protocol
2 primary supplements · 8 supporting supplements
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids2–3 g EPA+DHA daily
- Selenium100–200 mcg daily
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Support alongside medical care. These supplements are not a treatment for Lipedema. If you are being treated for it, talk to your clinician before adding one: supplements can interact with medicines.
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