About one in five U.S. adults experiences pain daily or on most days, and for patients struggling with pain, the toll on their health and well-being is detrimental and can be debilitating. Appropriate pain management has been a growing concern since the rise of the opioid epidemic. When prescription pharmacologic agents do not alleviate their pain or are not easily accessible, patients seek alternative therapies. Vitamins and minerals are one option that has gained traction and has attracted researchers' interest. Although evidence supporting the use of these agents is limited, pharmacists are in a position to help patients make educated decisions on the use of vitamins and minerals.
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