Alan Keith Tillotson, Ph.D., A.H.G., D.Ay.
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 Herbal Treatment for Weak Adrenal Function
• Dietary regulation combined with a good multivitamin/mineral combination is a very effective way to strengthen the adrenal system. For a detailed list of recommendations, refer to the treatment diets in Chapter 10 based upon signs and symptoms. It is important to keep potassium stores high and sodium levels low to restore adrenal function, so be sure to eat a variety of potassium-rich foods like carrots, potatoes, bananas, tomatoes, apples, peaches, oranges, flounder, and salmon. |
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 Daily doses of 10,000 international units, an amount found in some multivitamin/mineral supplements, during the first three months of pregnancy have been linked to a high risk of birth defects. And 25,000 international units daily is known to cause spontaneous abortions when taken early in pregnancy. For these reasons, women who are pregnant should never take daily supplements of 10,000 international units or more, and other women of childbearing age should check with their doctors before taking that much vitamin A. |
Gale Maleskey
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 A high-potency multivitamin/mineral supplement may provide what you need. Look for these amounts in the supplement you choose: 30 milligrams of zinc, 25,000 international units (IU) of vitamin A (part can be from beta-carotene), 50 milligrams of B-complex vitamins such as pantothenic acid and riboflavin, 200 micrograms of selenium, 2 milligrams each of copper and manganese, and 400 IU of vitamin E. Dr. Lombard also recommends 4,000 milligrams of vitamin C a day in divided doses. For such a high amount, you'll need a separate vitamin C supplement. |
Michael Castleman
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 In a year-long study at Memorial University of Newfoundland, healthy people over 65 received either a daily placebo supplement or a multivitamin/mineral containing 100 percent of most RDAs and about 400 percent of the RDAs for vitamin E and beta-carotene. Compared with those taking the placebo, the supplement group showed significantly enhanced immune function, half as many illness days (23 versus 48) and significantly fewer days on antibiotics (18 versus 32).
Low birthweight and preterm delivery. |
Larry Trivieri, Jr.
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 Murray also advises CFS patients to take a good basic multivitamin/mineral supplement in the most bioavailable and easily absorbable form with adequate
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INCIDENCE OF CHRONIC FATIGUE
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NebuPent for inhalation solution (53%-72%) ing drugs are associated with side effects of chronic fatigue
Neupogen for injection (11%) syndrome (statistics refer to the percentage of individuals
Nipent for injection (29%) affected). |
| Arcy-Francis prescribed a multivitamin/mineral supplement, vitamin Be (250 mg), gamma-linolenic acid (GLA, an essential fatty acid), chasteberry (Vitex agnus-castus) to help stabilize her menstrual cycle (three capsules), and hydrochloric acid (one capsule per meal) along with digestive enzymes to reduce the release of undigested food particles into her bloodstream. The amino acid L-glutamine (1000 mg, five times daily) was also prescribed to help regulate Zoe's blood sugar levels. |
| Additionally, June was given a multivitamin/mineral supplement to replace any nutritional deficiencies. Dr. Kail used acupressure to treat her allergies and an herbal preparation of Urtica dioica (which inhibits histamine, the chemical mediator of allergic reactions) to treat the chronic fatigue syndrome. The yeast infection was treated with grapefruit seed extract.
Finally, Dr. Kail asked June to exercise strenuously and to spend 30 minutes a day practicing a variety of relaxation and visualization techniques. According to Dr. |
Ronald Klatz and Robert Goldman
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 Exercise: IV2 hours weight training 3 times/week, biking 25 minutes 6 times/week and karate 2 times/week
Supplements: multivitamin/mineral daily in addition to:
4,000 I.U. vitamin C
Dietary protocol: High-protein, medium carbohydrate and low fat diet, a diet high in grains and vegetables with minimal red meat, 6 glasses of water/day
Alcohol: Occasional red wine
Other information: No fried foods
Relaxation: Daily meditation
Sleep: 6V2 hrs each day
Personal Longevity Program
2,000 mg L-glutamine phytocompounds blue-green algae
50,000 I.U. |
| Personal Longevity Program
Exercise: Body building with aerobic circuit training Wi hours 4-5 times/week
Supplements: One multivitamin/mineral tablet daily in addition to:
0.5-1.0 g magnesium
Dietary protocol: Low-caloric nutrient-dense diet, use a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, avoid fat and eat a minimal amount of meat
Sleep: 6 hrs/day
Personal secret: Keep changing the foci of interest
(Montreal, Canada) is the founder and president of the International Federation of BodyBuilders (I.F.B.B.) in Montreal, Canada. I.F.B.B. |
Dr. Julian Whitaker
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| Step 2—Protect Your Brain with Vitamins and Minerals
Everyone should take a high-potency multivitamin/mineral supplement. |
Michael Janson, M.D.
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 There are only a few minerals that I recommend in amounts greater than the quantity in a good multivitamin/mineral combination such as the formula listed in Chapter 3 {Basic Multiple).
Calcium
Calcium is probably the best-known mineral, due to all the publicity given to it by the dairy industry. In fact, you do not need dairy products at all to have adequate dietary calcium (after all, cows don't drink milk!). The need for calcium would probably be much lower than is publicized, if it weren't for the typical poor health habits in developed countries. |
Larry Trivieri, Jr.
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| Also recommended were a multivitamin/mineral, evening primrose oil, and cod liver oil. Dr. Davies notes that the patient now has MS under control and is no longer plagued by bouts of double vision. He says that, although the patient still has a limp, he is able to work full time.
The importance of selenium, which is often deficient in people with MS, is its activity as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. Selenium works in conjunction with vitamin E in cell membranes to fight free radicals.22 Selenium can also protect against the absorption of heavy metals such as aluminum, mercury, and lead. |
Gale Maleskey
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| At the very least, you'll want to take a multivitamin/mineral supplement that includes calcium and magnesium, says Dr. Taylor. Magnesium deficiency often occurs in malabsorption syndromes and may contribute to osteoporosis, the rapid bone loss that can lead to hip fractures and other skeletal problems. This mineral is also important for proper tissue healing, so you need to get enough to help your body heal itself. |
Larry Trivieri, Jr.
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| NUTRITIONAL THERAPY: • Zinc • Pantothenic acid "Vitamin B complex • Vitamin C • multivitamin/mineral complex 'Vitamin E • Essential fatty acids (omega-3 fatty acids) • Magnesium will help the body hold on to its potassium • Potassium (50-100 meg) • Beta carotene (100,000 IU per day a few days before surgery; you may notice an orange or yellow skin tone) • Alpha-ketoglu-tarate immediately before surgery • For cardiovascular surgery, take coenzyme Q10 (200 mg). |
Gale Maleskey
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| You can take a multivitamin/mineral supplement that offers the Daily Value of 400 IU.
The National Research Council, which sets standard, official guidelines for U.S. health agencies, has recommended a daily dose of 600 IU for people over 70. Some studies show that people over 65 benefit from getting up to 800 IU a day, especially during the winter months.
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| If you check the label on your multivitamin/mineral bottle, you may find some unfamiliar ingredients that seem somewhat suspicious, including such items as nickel, molybdenum, manganese, and vanadium. Some high-priced "designer* multis even contain silver or gold.
These are all trace minerals. Like iron and copper, some of themf such as molybdenum and manganese, are essential to human health in tiny amounts. "Both are enzyme activators,w says Forrest Nielsen, Ph.D., director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Human Nutrition Research Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota. |
| Also, if you have kidney, liver, or heart problems, it's best to check with your doctor before you take anything other than a standard multivitamin/mineral supplement that offers the DV of most nutrients.
Within individual chapters, you'll find dosage recommendations, contraindications, potential side effects, and other essential information about specific supplements. This information is based on advice from health-care professionals who have worked extensively with supplements and on guidelines from authoritative references. Remember, a remedy is most effective when used properly. |
| Daily multivitamin/mineral Supplement
?Vitamin A/beta-carotene: 5,000 international units
?Vitamin B6: 2 milligrams
?Vitamin D: 400 international units
?Folic acid: 400 micrograms
Small Stuff, Big Action
The scientific definition of a vitamin is "an organic compound, not a lipid or amino acid, required in very small amounts for essential functions in the body." Anything that's organic—from mulch and tree trunks to toenails and earlobes—contains the element carbon, the same element that's found in every vitamin. Lipids (fats) and amino acids are also organic, but they are not vitamins. |
Stephen T., M.D. Sinatra
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 Use a multivitamin/mineral formula with zinc, at least 30 mg per day.
2. Take L-tyrosine, 2? grams daily.
3. Consume L-arginine 4 grams at bedtime. (Doses greater than 6 grams may increase growth hormone, thus stimulating testosterone production.)
4. Use coenzyme Q1(), 60 mg after meals.
5. Take Siberian ginseng, 2 grams per day.
6. Ingest ginkgo biloba, 120 mg daily.
7. Use saw palmetto, 160 to 320 mg daily.
8. Consider Corynanthe yohimbe. (Note that yohimbine, a substance found in the bark of the yohimbe tree, is powerful and can have side effects. |
| Take a reputable multivitamin/mineral formula without iron. Not only does excess iron enhance heart disease, but research has also demonstrated that excess iron in the blood can increase the risk of cancer.
8. Take N-acetylcysteine supplements, 500 mg daily.
9. Take high-dose vitamin C in the range of 5 to 10 grams daily. Vitamin C can also be taken intravenously (50 grams every two to three days) and is recommended by some doctors who specifically use alternative treatments in the war against cancer.
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| Use a multivitamin/mineral formula with folic acid.
7. Consume at least 30 to 35 grams of fiber per day.
8. Use aloe vera juice in the morning and evening. (Aloe vera juice is an ingestible product containing water and at least 50 percent aloe vera gel. It is obtained by cultivating the outer layers of the aloe vera leaf. Aloin, one of the chemical constituents of aloe vera, acts as a tonic and increases colonic secretions and contractions.)
9. Avoid dairy products, processed flour, and white table sugar.
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Dr. Gary Null
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 Additionally, Pelton believes that every woman should take a high potency multivitamin/mineral supplement and extra antioxidants with each meal: "We are no longer looking at the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) as the level of nutrients appropriate for people. I say RDA stands for Really Dumb Allowance. It's more like the minimum wage, the minimal amount you can get by on. If we want to get into lifestyles of antiaging and life extension, we need to consider not only healthy diets but a program of optimal nutritional supplementation. |
| Women need a natural multivitamin/mineral supplement containing higher amounts of magnesium than calcium, and high amounts of B and C vitamins. A good multiple vitamin helps build the adrenal glands, which lessens emotional symptoms.
Vitamin E. This vitamin is known for its ability to rejuvenate the reproductive system and alleviate hot flashes. Low amounts of FSH and LH are related to hot flashes, and Vitamin E helps to increase levels of these brain hormones. It also helps lessen vaginal thinning and dryness. |
Michael Janson, M.D.
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| Sometimes the amount in the multi is adequate for most health needs if you do not want to take too many pills, but usually a number of additional supplements will enhance your health program.
The multivitamin/mineral that I use in my office is a comprehensive professional formulation. Many nutritionally oriented physicians will use comparable formulas, and there are similar ones available from both retail health food stores and some mail-order sources. The following content list is the total that you will find in six tablets (the daily recommendation) of this particular formula. |
Elson M. Haas, M.D.
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 During childhood, especially for children who do not eat a balanced diet or who consume sugar foods, which deplete body nutrients, an extra daily multivitamin/mineral is a good idea. For elderly people, whose digestive systems are not always working optimally and some of whose nutrient needs may be increased, especially for minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium, extra supplementation may help with continued vitality and health. For many children or elders, more easily digested and absorbed supplements, such as a liquid or powdered vitamin/mineral combination, may be advantageous. |
James A. Duke, Ph.D.
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 V Is for Vitamins and Other Supplements
Since very few of us get all of the nutrients we need from even a carefully planned diet, I suggest taking a daily multivitamin/mineral formula. Odds are that you're running a little low on one or more of the nutrients supplied by a good supplement.
For years, holistic and nutrition-minded physicians have said that taking a multivitamin should be as automatic as brushing your teeth. Mainstream medicine used to challenge this advice, saying that supplements do little more than create expensive urine. |
Ralph Moss, PhD
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 A good multivitamin/mineral pill (without iron)
2. Vitamin A ............... 10-20,000 IU
3. Vitamin C ............... 500 to 2,000 milligrams
4. Vitamin E................ 200 to 1200 IU
5. Coenzyme Q10 ........... 30 to 300 milligrams
6. Lipoic acid ............... 50 to 200 milligrams
7. Zinc .................... 15 to 30 milligrams
8. Selenium ................ 200 micrograms
9. Pycnogenol, grape seeds .... 50 to 300 milligrams 10. Mixed carotenoids ......... 10,000 to 25,000 IU
I strongly urge you to buy reputable national brands and to purchase natural (not synthetic) products. |
Gary Null
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 If you are taking iron in a multivitamin/mineral tablet, check the dosage. Do not take more than 18 milligrams of iron a day (and give none to your children) unless you are under the direct supervision of a (preferably orthomolecular) physician.
What are the official daily requirements for iron (all of which are available through food)? For children, 8 to 12 milligrams; for teenagers, 10 to 15 milligrams; for adult males, 10 milligrams; for females in their reproductive years, 18 milligrams. Pregnant women need 30 to 60 milligrams per day. |
Michael Castleman
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| Consider taking a multivitamin/mineral supplement that contains some of every essential vitamin and mineral.
Try tryptophan. Tryptophan is an amino acid used to make serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. Among its many functions, serotonin helps induce sleep. "About 25 studies show that one to two grams of tryptophan help induce sleep in people with mild insomnia," Dr. Hauri says. Tryptophan is now available only with a doctor's prescription and is quite expensive. Milk, however, is rich in tryptophan, a possible explanation for the popular ritual of a glass of warm milk before bed. |
| Start with an "insurance formula." multivitamin/mineral supplements—sometimes called insurance formulas—contain some of every vitamin and mineral. They're convenient and economical. They take up less shelf space than a dozen bottles of single-nutrient supplements. And it's easier to swallow one pill than a dozen. In addition, compared with taking a few single-supplement nutrients, insurance formulas are better for you.
"Few people understand that vitamins and minerals work together synergistically," Dr. Lieberman explains. "The whole is greater than the sum of the parts. |
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