Supplements, anyone?

Ronni said:
I eat a healthy diet (high protein low carbs and starches, grass fed/organic/non-GMO where possible) and take a bunch of supplements which my doctor helps me monitor.


Fish Oil 1000 mg. 300 mg omega 3s. Heart Health

Red Yeast rice 600 mg.

Quercetin Berberine 500 mg. Cardiovascular and gastrointestinal function. Immune system. Glucose metabolism. Weight management

Immortalitea Jiaogulan Leaf 300 mg. Antioxidant
D3 100 mcg (3,000 iu) Stong bones. Immune Health

Turmeric Curcumin 500 mg.


Super Antioxidant. Green Tea. Milk thistle. Turmeric. Quercetin. Bromelian. Rosemary. Grape Seed. Ginkgo Biloba. Ginger root. Hawthorn. Bilberry. Cranberry powder.

CoQ10. 100 mg. Heart health

Zyrtec generic

Low Dose aspirin

Magnesium. muscle and nerve function support.
and energy production. Targets high blood pressure, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and osteoporosis.

Colon Clenz. Cascara Sagrada. Senna Chinese Rhubarb. Black Walnut. Aloe Vera. Oregon Grape root. Yellow dock. Valerian. Slippery Elm. Bacillus coagulans.
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"Immortalitea Jiaogulan Leaf" That's pretty impressive; a supplement that makes you immortal. 😁
 
Alligatorob said:
I have also cut back on raw veggies, particularly broccoli and cauliflower. Never gave it a name, but I know eating too much can give me digestive issues. I still eat a lot of raw lettuce and some other veggies, gut seems happier.
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There is a lot of cellulose in vegetables our stomachs cant digest. Cows can but humans cannot. I also read a couple articles in the last few years that diverticulitis was showing up in people in the 20, 30, and 40's because of raw food plant diets. So the saying moderation is important.
 
win231 said:
I've always believed we are designed to extract nutrients from food that comes from plants, rather than nutrients made in a plant.
When we eat food, our digestive system separates everything which takes time & the vitamins are released over time. I don't think it happens that way with vitamin pills. And our system eliminates excess vitamins.
I suppose vitamin supplements might be useful if one's diet is poor.
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I take supplements since ive had such problems with diverticulitis with absorbing nutrients from my diet. I do think im no longer in danger of developing diverticulitis attack. Even feel normal most of the time. But I still take them.
 
Jules said:
Does your doctor sell these products?
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Usually, that's the case; whether he says so or not.....
I had 2 dentists try to sell me products for my "Dry Mouth" condition. They tasted so terrible & left such an awful taste in my mouth, I'd rather put up with the dry mouth.
Another "Health Expert" showed up at my Diabetes Support Group meeting. We all thought she was there to provide some helpful information.
Uh......no.......she was there to sell expensive miracle lotions for dry skin & some very expensive socks & special mouthwash - all "Specially" made for diabetics. That was the purpose of her "Free" visit - to sell crap while trying to look like she was helping us.
And the CDE (Certified Diabetes Educator) who invited her to the meeting was very disappointed.
 
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Jules said:
Does your doctor sell these products?
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Nope.

She’s interested in her patients staying well so has taken additional courses to expand her knowledge of the part nutrition plays in wellness. She also embraces my pro active approach to my health and when my cholesterol went up and I didn’t want meds, she wholeheartedly supported my wish to solve that with diet and exercise. Which it did.
 
I take Alive Multivitamin for women over 50, Magnesium for mood and other things, K2 to increase blood platelets which were very low, D3 for immune system.
 
Age 80 take Glucosamine for joint, Vit. D for bone health, saw palmetto for prostrate <-- must work since I sleep 8 hours without waking up to go to the bathroom. Only prescribed med is for hereditary cholesterol.

Used to need something for blood pressure but since stopped drinking coffee my blood pressure is pretty stable at 127/67.

Exercise 5 days a week both strength & cardio.
 
I thought it was interesting that before I had my hip replacement, the surgeon's nurse told me to stop taking all supplements which only included glucosamine. I wondered why.
 
I quit sodas and all alcohol and just drink water. I have a V8 for breakfast and milk with lunch and dinner.
I take a multi vitamin, vitamin C, magnesium, probiotic, fish oil, and a supplement for my eyes. (Like others here, there's a history of macular degeneration in my family.)
I also work out 3 times a week to keep my muscles and bones strong.
Feel great!
 
mellowyellow said:
I thought it was interesting that before I had my hip replacement, the surgeon's nurse told me to stop taking all supplements which only included glucosamine. I wondered why.
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I sometimes think that, part of the reason is purely because they do not want us to stumble on to something that keeps us out of their office.
 
dseag2 said:
So, in my recent retirement I've been doing a lot of research on supplements. My mother's side of the family has a history of longevity. My grandfather lived to 98, although he was bedridden for his last couple of years. My aunt and uncle lived to 90 and 88, respectively. My mother, who is now 89 and has a history of TIAs and cardiac issues is now in the transition phase of hospice but she still made it to 89. I don't want to live a long life if I am not able to enjoy it. I'm a 63 year old male. I go to the gym 5 days awake for strength training, and I'm now taking the following:

-Multivitamin for Men over 55
-Collagen supplement (for joints and skin)
-Magnesium (for arteries and blood pressure)
-Beet Root Juice (to lower blood pressure)
-Turmeric (for heart and joints)
-Vitamin K3 and D2 (for bones)
-Fish Oil (for heart)

Again, we have good genes in our family but I feel great. I have had bursitis in various areas (knees, feet) but it isn't bothering me anymore. My top blood pressure reading has now lowered from over 160 to under 148 (still not great but better).

I know eating healthy is also important. We eat mostly chicken and fish and always with a serving of vegetables. But is anyone else a believer in supplements?
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I've taken numerous supplements for decades now, and am not on any prescription drugs yet....knock on wood. Too many to list, but I also take a multi-vitamin/mineral, collagen, magnesium, turmeric, vitamin k2 and D3 combo (I think you mixed those numbers up), and fish oil.

Take Lutein, Zinc/Copper combo for eyes, vitamin B-50, bitter melon and chromium picolinate for blood sugar, etc. I don't take each one every single day, I kind of rotate them because there is so many. I have a lot of trouble swallowing pills and capsules, so I either buy the powdered version, or always buy caps and open them up, empty them and shake them with orange juice.

I always advise that people check with their doctor before using any supplements, especially if they have health issues or are on prescription meds. With the internet, it's easy to research side effects and drug interactions on your own.

My family has not been that healthy, diabetes, high blood pressure, etc. I eat what I want, but am somewhat health conscious. Still like quality sweets, steaks, etc., but get in some salmon at least once a week, veggie burgers, eggplant parmesan, other non-meat dishes mixed in.
 
I am a Retired Dietician/Nutritionist. I have advised many to take supplements and I have discouraged others to take them. I do however like @SeaBreeze stated above and especially if you are taking several supplements to discuss this over with your Physician. A combination of many of these supplements can build up in your system especially if you are taking them regularly and cause issues with body organs including the heart.

Like I was stating in the other thread that this subject was brought up, each individual is different. Each person reacts to different medications/supplements differently. Each persons body is totally different and the way they go about taking care of there bodies differ in many ways. So this is why these supplements work for some and others not so much.
 
Maryatrics said:
I am a Retired Dietician/Nutritionist. I have advised many to take supplements and I have discouraged others to take them. I do however like @SeaBreeze stated above and especially if you are taking several supplements to discuss this over with your Physician. A combination of many of these supplements can build up in your system especially if you are taking them regularly and cause issues with body organs including the heart.

Like I was stating in the other thread that this subject was brought up, each individual is different. Each person reacts to different medications/supplements differently. Each persons body is totally different and the way they go about taking care of there bodies differ in many ways. So this is why these supplements work for some and others not so much.
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Thank you for jumping in here so quickly and providing input!
 
Veggies: Cooking vegetables, (just lightly) actually makes them better for you because the cooking process breaks down the cell walls making the vitamins in the veg more easily absorbed. In raw form a lot of vitamins just go straight through. Another thing that helps us absorb the vitamins and minerals is a little fat, so butter on the steamed broccoli and oil on the salad is a good thing!

I eat well, but I still need some supplements. I take vitamin C because acid-reflux means I can't eat citrus fruits anymore. I take vitamin D because I rarely go out in the sun, and I take CoQ-10 because I was told it would help with nightly leg cramps.

Those three supplements added to my levothyroxine, zocor, omeprazole. and losartan make quite the lineup. I stay hydrated just getting them all down.
 
fmdog44 said:
I quit taking potassium because my bloodwork showed mine was too high.
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This is what you really have to watch out for. People who take these supplements on a regular daily basis don't realize that that build up and then they get blood work done and wow they are shocked to see that things are way out of whack. That is why I really think it is important to consult with a Physician before starting any of these. Things such as Vitamin D that some people take who can not be outside and get regular sun exposure take that once per week and not daily. Many of these supplements if they get too high in your system can do a number on your body and organs.
 
We take vitamin E, fish oil with B vitamins, COq10, magnesium, vit D. I take daily probiotics and plant sterols. We get our blood checked every 6 months.
 

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