|
Jennyflower
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Mar 2006
Posts: 85
Location: london
|
Supplements
Posted: 05-03-06 07:18am
|
|
|
|
Ok, I need advice on the supps im starting
to take.
One is called glucobalance and im to take
3 a day which means im getting 500mcg of
chromium a day (max level shud be 200mcg)
and 1500mcg of biotin (shud have max
300mcg!)
this is what my nutritionist has
recommended but im concerned becoz I dont
want anything happening to my liver or
anything. Ive also heard that too much
chromium can cause all sorts of probs. So
why is he telling me to take this dose!?
Im also to take these fish oil capsules
which come in gel capsules made from
gelatin and glycerin......Any thoughts on
this?
Then the last two im taking are supposed
to reduce my cortisol levels (apparently
they are very high). Its phosserine
complex which contains phospholipids and
phosphatidylserine. And adhs which
contains all sorts of weird herbs and
things ive never heard of.
Im just worried that these supplements
will have adverse affects. Even though my
nutritionist says they are to make me
better! I just dont know who to trust u
know? I mean surely my cortisol is high
becuase of my hypoglycemia? Argh! I dont
understand!
What supplements does everyone here take,
if any?
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
DianaJJ
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 02 Mar 2006
Posts: 100
Location: California
Thanks: 2
Thanked:0
|
Supplements
Posted: 05-03-06 16:29pm
|
|
|
|
|
Jenny,
yes, I take quite a few supplements.
Chromium is a very important one, and also
biotin. I wouldn't worry about the
dosage, especially since you probably have
a deficiency. I think prescription
medication is much more dangerous than the
natural supplements.
Fish oil supplements are really good
because they have omega 3's. Herbs can
help a lot too and I feel that only by
taking them for a long time could possibly
have a bad effect and some can help with
the hypoglycemia.
Relax and hopefully soon you'll be feeling
better.
Dj
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
tygrbabi
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 May 2006
Posts: 126
|
Posted: 05-04-06 09:50am
|
|
|
|
|
Diana,
i'm curious. What is biotin for? What
other supplements do you take?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
tygrbabi
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 May 2006
Posts: 126
|
Posted: 05-04-06 10:10am
|
|
|
|
|
Diana,
i'm curious. What is biotin for? What
other supplements do you take?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jennyflower
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Mar 2006
Posts: 85
Location: london
|
Posted: 05-04-06 12:31pm
|
|
|
|
|
Biotin reduces blood sugar levels. Im
taking a supplement called glucobalance
which has high amounts of chromium and
biotin. I take 3 tablets a day which has
a total of 500mcg of chromium and 1500mcg
of biotin. Diana, how many mcg are you
takign of your supplements. Can u list
the supplements u take and how much? Have
they helped u and how loong have u taken
them for?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
DianaJJ
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 02 Mar 2006
Posts: 100
Location: California
Thanks: 2
Thanked:0
|
Supplements
Posted: 05-04-06 17:07pm
|
|
|
|
|
Hi jenny,
let's see...I take about: 900 mcg of
biotin
500 mcg
chromium
2 high
potency muliple vitamin and mineral
tablets
(has
all kinds of vitamins, minerals etc)
1200 mg
calcium
500 mg
magnesium
120 mg
ginko biloba (herb)
4 fish
oil capsules
2
acidophilus tablets (for digestion)
100 mg b
complex
i've taken most of them for quite and
while but have increased the biotin and
chromium since i've had a problem with
blood sugar (about 3-4 months). I really
think they have helped a lot but also the
diet is very important. The b vitamins
are very good too, especially for the
nerves.
Hope this helps
dj
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stan
Moderator
Joined: 01 Jan 2006
Posts: 1704
Location: ,
Thanks: 3
Thanked:0
|
Posted: 05-04-06 20:28pm
|
|
|
|
|
Man, what a soup! I personally believe
brewer's yeast is all you need. That may
be a bit much there, could be doing more
harm than good.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jennyflower
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Mar 2006
Posts: 85
Location: london
|
Posted: 05-05-06 02:09am
|
|
|
|
|
More harm than good? Thats not what u
told me when I told u what I was taking!
Everyone is different. Diana do u find it
has helped you? Did u do this yourself or
were u recommended by someone to take
these amounts? I am also taking same
amounts of chromium and biotin as u.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
DianaJJ
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 02 Mar 2006
Posts: 100
Location: California
Thanks: 2
Thanked:0
|
Supplements
Posted: 05-05-06 08:20am
|
|
|
|
|
Hi,
i do read a large amount of health
information and this is what was
recommended. I've done a lot of research
on hypoglycemia and I feel these
supplements have help immensely. I've
discussed this with my doctor and she is
very supportive.
I used to take brewers yeast and I just
bought some to take again. It is really
packed with nutrition. I make a smoothie
everyday with strawberries, yogurt,
brewers yeast, whey powder and water.
Really gives you a boost!
Dj
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stan
Moderator
Joined: 01 Jan 2006
Posts: 1704
Location: ,
Thanks: 3
Thanked:0
|
Posted: 05-05-06 19:36pm
|
|
|
|
|
Jenny, that's because you didn't list
them, you just said I take several. I
don't know, it depends on the person, but
reliance on that many supplements doesn't
seem like a good idea to me, I personally
believe you can get everything you need
from the proper diet.
|
|
|
|
|
