Sheldon Saul Hendler and David Rorvik
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 NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS
Heme iron in liver hydrolysate and desiccated liver may be additive to the effects of iron supplements.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
There are several forms of liver hydrolysate and desiccated liver that are marketed as nutritional supplements. There are no typical doses of these supplements.
HOW SUPPLIED
Capsules — 475 mg, 500 mg, 550 mg, 1000 mg, 2000 mg Injection
Tablets — 10.5 gr, JO gr
LITERATURE
Fujisawa K. Therapeutic effects of liver hydrolysate preparation on chronic hepatitis: a double-blind, controlled study. Asian Med J. 1984; 26:497-526. |
Textbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Edition Volume 1Michael T. Murray, ND
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| Zittoun J, Blot I, Hill C et al. iron supplements versus placebo in pregnancy. Its effects on iron and folate status on mothers and newborns. Ann Nutr Metabol 1983; 27: 320-327
12. Ballott DE, MacPhail AP, Bothwell TH et al. Fortification of curry powder with NaFe(lll) EDTA in an iron-deficient population, initial survey of iron status. Am J Clin Nutr 1989; 49: 156-161
13. Scrimshaw NS. Functional consequences of iron deficiency in human populations. J Nutr Sci Vitaminol 1984; 30: 47-63
14. Oski FA, Honig AS, Helu B, Howanitz P. |
Michael Castleman
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 Since that time there have been a couple of fatalities—5 deaths among children who took large doses of iron supplements that were left out by parents unaware of their potential toxicity.
"Extremely large doses of some supplements, such as iron and vitamin D, can cause problems," Dr. Block says, "but by and large, supplements are safe, even at doses substantially above the RDA."
The myth is that the RDAs are the gold standard of nutrition—get 100 percent of the RDAs for all the vitamins and minerals that have them and you're covered. In fact, current RDAs are extremely controversial. |
| In the typical case, an adult carelessly leaves iron supplements on a bathroom or kitchen counter. Don't do this.
Watch your wallet. Ten dollars a month should do it. "If you pay more than $10 a month for your supplements," CSPI's Liebman says, "you're paying too much."
Prevention and Treatment with Supplements
As the physician trade journal Medical World Mews editorialized not too long ago-. "Vitamins aren't just supplements anymore. They're emerging as disease-fighters. |
Mark Stengler, N.D.
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 Some iron supplements are much more well-absorbed than others. I recommend that you avoid taking iron sulfate (ferrous sulfate), which is commonly prescribed by conventional physicians. It is not well absorbed, it irritates the digestive tract, and it also causes constipation.
Constipation is probably the worst for pregnant women. Pregnant women are often given a cheap, prenatal vitamin containing iron sulfate as a way to help prevent iron-deficiency anemia, and the supplement worsens constipation problems. |
| For the previous three months, she had been taking large doses of iron supplements (120 milligrams daily) as her doctor had recommended—but during that time, her anemia had not improved. Subsequently, the doctor had used injections—and these may have been somewhat more effective, but Rebecca reported the injections were also very painful.
There was more. Because of Rebecca's heavy monthly blood flow, her doctor had prescribed birth-control pills, hoping that the pills would help regulate her menstrual cycles. |
| Even if you take high doses of iron supplements to offset low-iron blood, the supplements don't help if the iron cannot be incorporated into your red blood cells and, from there, get carried to other iron-starved tissues.
When Rebecca came to me for treatment of iron-deficiency anemia, she already recognized that an irregular and very heavy menstrual cycle might be contributing to her constant feeling of tiredness. I noticed at once that she had large black "shiners" under her eyes, which is a symptom of iron deficiency. |
| I recommend that you avoid a multivitamin that contains iron, unless your doctor has determined that you have iron-deficiency anemia. iron supplements are suspect in causing oxidative damage when used by those who do not have an iron deficiency.
Pregnant women should not take vitamin A in dosages above 2,500 to 5,000 IU.
Occasionally, I have a patient who cannot tolerate multivitamins. |
Earl Mindell
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 Do not take iron supplements if you have an infection. Bacteria require iron for growth and extra iron would encourage their increase.
If you're a postmenopausal woman, you probably do not need supplemental iron.
60. Magnesium
Facts:
Necessary for calcium and vitamin-C metabolism, as well as that of phosphorus, sodium, and potassium. Measured in milligrams (mg.). Essential for effective nerve and muscle functioning. Important for converting blood sugar into energy. Known as the antistress mineral.
Alcoholics are usually deficient.
Adults need 250-500 mg. daily. |
Dr. Mary Dan Eades
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 Recommendation: You should not take iron-containing vitamin and mineral supplements or iron supplements if you take these drugs, except at the direction of your personal physician.
• Excessive exposure to manganese dust (by breathing in the dust) such as might occur in an occupational or industrial setting can cause an illness resembling Parkinson's disease. There is no mention in the current literature that elaborates on whether you could develop problems from taking manganese supplements orally. |
| Rec-)mmendation: Do not take iron supplements unless your physiciar iocuments anemia from iron deficiency. Do not take vitamins fortified with extra iron. And limit your intake of red meats and spinacl to reduce iron consumption.
- Common Cold -
What is it?
Any of the several hundred identified cold viruses can cause the stinging-drippy-nosed red-weepy-eyed stuffed-up, achy, feverish scratchy-throated misery that we've all come to recognize as "i cold. |
| The ferrous form of iron (more commonly used in oral iron supplements) does not cause this oxidation.
• Deficiency of zinc may worsen symptoms of tocopherol deficiency.
• Insulin requirements may decrease during supplementation of vitamin E succinate. Diabetics must monitor blood sugar closely to regulate their insulin dose according to a planned reduction schedule according to their physician's recommendation. |
Sheldon Saul Hendler and David Rorvik
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| In one study, the effects of iron supplements were tested in adolescent girls with non-anemia iron deficiency to see if they might improve cognition. This was a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Subjects were randomized to receive 650 milligrams of iron twice daily or placebo for eight weeks. Those with iron supplementation were reported to perform significantly better than those in the placebo group on tests related to verbal learning and memory.
Iron deficiency is known to diminish various aspects of immune function. |
Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC
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 Although the optimal amount of vitamin A needed to help people with iron deficiency has yet to be established, some doctors of natural medicine recommend 10,000 IU per day.
Vitamin C (p. 341) increases the absorption of iron.8 Although many nutritionally oriented doctors tell iron-deficient people to supplement with vitamin C (sometimes 500 mg per day), the actual increase in iron absorption caused by vitamin C supplementation appears to be quite small.9
Are There Any Side Effects or Interactions? Refer to the individual supplement for information about any side effects or interactions. |
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