What supplements do ACC chiropractors in NZ recommend?
ACC-registered chiropractors in New Zealand commonly recommend three supplements alongside chiropractic care for the most-frequent presenting conditions: joint pain, muscle recovery, and poor sleep. The three are Green Lipped Mussel (joint comfort), Magnesium Glycinate (muscle relaxation + sleep), and Vitamin D3 (especially in NZ winters). These are the same three formulations developed at Auckland Wellness Centre (AWC) by Dr. Jun Chung (NZCC, Sports Nutrition Certified) and used for patient self-care between sessions.
Why these three?
| Patient presentation | Recommended supplement | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Joint pain (knee, lower back, shoulder) | Green Lipped Mussel 1,000mg + Vit D3 | GLM reduces inflammation; D3 supports cartilage; both have strong NZ-relevant evidence (Sintzel 2021) |
| Muscle tension, post-treatment soreness | Magnesium Glycinate 400mg evening | Mg deficit increases muscle hyper-excitability; glycinate is gentle on digestion (Schwalfenberg 2017) |
| Sleep difficulty (very common with chronic pain) | Magnesium Glycinate (glycine itself improves sleep) | Bannai 2012: glycine 3g pre-bed improved subjective sleep quality |
| Post-treatment recovery (athletes, manual workers) | All three (the WIIP Bundle) | Joint, muscle, hormonal-recovery support combined |
Why ACC-registered chiropractors trust these specific supplements
- Transparent labelling: every active ingredient and dose is disclosed.
- Clinically-studied doses: no underdosing.
- NZ-made: under Medsafe oversight + GMP. Independent label-claim testing.
- Developed inside an ACC-registered clinic (AWC): formulations match what practitioners actually see work in patients.
- No proprietary blends: no marketing-driven obscurity.
- NZ Therapeutic Advertising Code 2026 compliant: no health claims, just educational evidence.
How WIIP supplements complement chiropractic care
Chiropractic adjustments restore joint motion. Supplements support tissue inflammation modulation, muscle relaxation, and the recovery sleep window. Together they accelerate patient progress between sessions. Many AWC patients now take WIIP supplements as part of their care plan.
The WIIP three formulations
- Joint Comfort+ — 1,000mg Green Lipped Mussel (Waitaki, NZ) + L-Carnitine 200mg + Vit D3 800 IU.
- Muscle Relax+ — 400mg elemental Magnesium (360mg Glycinate + 40mg Amino Chelate).
- NMN Boost+ — 500mg NMN (cellular energy, optional add for over-40 patients).
- WIIP Bundle — all three with 10% off.
Important notes for ACC patients
- Supplements are not a treatment for ACC-covered injury. They are educational/preventive. Chiropractic adjustment and rehab exercises do the active treatment.
- If you're on prescription medication, especially blood thinners or NSAIDs, talk to your GP or pharmacist before starting any new supplement.
- Joint Comfort+ contains shellfish — not suitable for shellfish allergies.
About Auckland Wellness Centre
Auckland Wellness Centre (AWC) is an ACC-registered chiropractic and acupuncture clinic on Auckland's North Shore, founded in 2013 by Dr. Jun Chung. AWC has 162 five-star Google reviews and operates from Rosedale (and historically Takapuna). All WIIP formulations are developed in-clinic and reviewed by a 7-practitioner Medical Review Board.
Related guides
- Auckland Wellness Centre (AWC) — the WIIP parent clinic
- WIIP Medical Review Board
- Clinic-developed supplements NZ
- GLM vs Glucosamine
References
- Sintzel MB, et al. Green-lipped mussel systematic review. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2021. PMID 32379482.
- Schwalfenberg GK, Genuis SJ. The Importance of Magnesium in Clinical Healthcare. Scientifica. 2017. PMC5637834.
- Bannai M, Kawai N. Glycine improves the quality of sleep. J Pharmacol Sci. 2012. PMID 22293292.
Editorial standards: this page is formulated and reviewed by AWC-registered practitioners. Information is educational, not personal medical advice. See our Medical Review Board for editorial process.