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Supplement Your Prescription: What Your Doctor Doesn't Know About Nutrition Hyla Cass, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Vitamin B-complex: Use a b-complex or multivitamin that contains 25 mg of Bj, 25 mg of B2, 50 mg of B3, 50 mg of B6, 400-800 meg of folic acid, 10 meg of BJ2, and 50 mg each of biotin and B5. • Vitamin D: 1,000 international units (IU) daily. • Vitamin K: Obtain 30-100 meg of this vitamin through your multivitamin supplement. ANTI-OBESITY DRUGS The first thing I'll tell you about these drugs is that they don't work very well. Sure, they might help you lose a little bit of extra weight, but they only help for as long as you use (or tolerate) them.

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Although the study, done in the 1940s, was not up to today's scientific standards, a series of consecutive cases showed that a b-complex preparation was effective in "prompt" improvement in both menorrhagia and metrorrhagia.6 The b-complex preparations used orally in the study were usually given in daily doses providing 3 to 9 mg of thiamin, 4.5 to 9 mg of riboflavin, and up to 60 mg of niacin. Vitamin B-100 Complex 1-2 capsules daily of a B-100 combination Vitamin K.

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Vitamin B-complex: Use a b-complex or multivitamin that contains 25 mg of Bj, 25 mg of B2, 50 mg of B3, 50 mg of B6, 400-800 meg of folic acid, 10 meg of BJ2, and 50 mg each of biotin and B5. • Vitamin D: 1,000 international units (IU) daily. • Vitamin K: Obtain 30-100 meg of this vitamin through your multivitamin supplement. ANTI-OBESITY DRUGS The first thing I'll tell you about these drugs is that they don't work very well. Sure, they might help you lose a little bit of extra weight, but they only help for as long as you use (or tolerate) them.

Vitamin B-complex: Use a b-complex or multivitamin that contains 25 mg of B1( 25 mg of B2, 50 mg of B3, 50 mg of B6, 400-800 meg of folic acid, 10 meg of B12, and 50 mg each of biotin and B5. ?Vitamin D: 1,000 international units (IU) daily. ?Vitamin K: Obtain 30-100 meg of this vitamin through your multivitamin supplement. ANTI-OBESITY DRUGS The first thing I'll tell you about these drugs is that they don't work very well. Sure, they might help you lose a little bit of extra weight, but they only help for as long as you use (or tolerate) them.

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BECAUSE THE B VITAMINS WORK TOGETHER TO PERFORM SUCH VITAL TASKS AT THE CELLULAR LEVEL, YOU SHOULD TAKE A b-complex VITAMIN, NOT JUST ONE OR TWO OF THE B VITAMINS. Take a b-complex that has 50-100 mg each of thiamine (Bi), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), and B« (a water-soluble vitamin that exists in three major chemical forms: pyridoxine, pyridoxal, and pyridox-amine], along with PABA, choline, inositol, 50 micrograms (meg) of B12, and 400 meg of folic acid.

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B,) A b-complex vitamin should contain ?50 mg riboflavin (B2) the dosages I recommend. ?200 mg niacin (B3) ?1,000 mg pantothenic acid (B5) ?75 mg pyridoxine (B6) 288 VITAMINS AND NUTRIENTS DAILY DOSE COMMENTS B-complex vitamins (cont.) ?250 mg inositol (B8) ?800 meg folic acid (B9) ?100 meg vitamin B]2 ?60 meg biotin ?200-300 mg trimethylglycine (TMG) ?45 mg choline ?

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Aqueous Iodine 3-6 mg daily (prescription item) Additional Supplements • B-complex: 10 times the recommended daily dietary allowance • Methionine: 1 g per day • Choline: 1 g per day • Lactobacillus acidophilus: 1 tsp 3 times per day • Flaxseed oil: 1 tbs per day Botanicals Herbal therapies for addressing the symptoms of breast pain, swelling, and cystic nodules in the breast are largely arrived at from traditional uses of herbal medicines and from observational experience in clinical practice.

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Take one 50 mg b-complex pill (which provides a full range of B vitamins) each morning with food. This pill, available from health food stores, should supply 50 meg of vitamin B12 and biotin, 400 meg of folic acid, and 50 mg of all other B vitamins. Vitamin C builds keratin and other proteins needed for healthy nails. Take 3,000 mg a day for 8-12 weeks. High dosages of vitamin C may soften your stool to the point of diarrhea. For most people 3,000 mg is tolerable, but if your stool softens, cut back to 1,000 mg.

A high-potency complete b-complex is recommended. Alternatives are to take 500 mg of ^jH^^^ Treating hearing loss depends to some extent on the cause. Hearing loss can Vy occur in those with diabetes, or during pregnancy. It can be a consequence of mumps, measles, herpes, syphilis, or mononucleosis. It is also seen in >y some autoimmune vascular diseases, which are relatively rare. Some I' common causes are obstruction of the ear canal and swimmer's ear. Some more rare and serious causes are a tumor, such as an acoustic neuroma.

The B vitamins have shown positive benefits for those suffering from hearing loss, and taking a high-potency complete b-complex capsule is recommended. Alternatively, take 500 mg of vitamin B1, 250 mg of B6, and 500 meg of B12. Vitamin C has also been shown to relieve the symptoms in some patients with Meniere's. Take 1,000 mg three times a day. Make sure you take a formula that contains at least 250 mg of bioflavonoids.

Taking 50 mg of a b-complex vitamin a day is nourishing to the nervous system and helps with stress. Magnesium, taken at 250 mg two to three times a day, relaxes the nervous system. Herbs: Take 500 mg of bromelain three times a day for its natural anti-inflammatory effects. Cayenne cream can help to inhibit the transmission of pain messages to the brain. Apply the cream directly to the affected area two to four times a day. Devil's claw can ease pain in the joints and is particularly helpful if you have TMJ.

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Hydra 5 b-complex ($66 for 1 ounce) does not contain hyaluronic acid, which would help justify this product's price if it were present. Instead, Cellex-C uses the less expensive, but still beneficial, salt form of hyaluronic acid. Although this gel-like serum has merit for slightly dry to slightly oily skin, it's basically a one-note product, and your skin deserves more. © Sea Silk Oil-Free Moisturizer ($49 for 2 ounces) contains plankton, algae, and other sea extracts, but these don't have any special benefit for skin beyond being good skin-identical ingredients.

Skin Hydration Complex ($79 for 1 ounce) is a modified version of the Hydra 5 b-complex above because ir contains antioxidants. What a shame the clear glass bottle packaging won't protect them from light degradation. That disappointment doesn't make swallowing the cost of this water-based serum any easier. CELLEX-C SUN-CARE PRODUCTS © $$$ Bio Tan ($110for 8 ounces) tries to make itself seem like a revolutionary advance in self-tanners, but it contains the same ingredient (dihydroxyacetone) found in most self-tanning products.

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It's a rich source of the b-complex vitamins, all essential amino acids, and fifteen minerals, particularly chromium, an important trace mineral that helps the hormone insulin do its job better in the body. High-quality brewer's yeast powder or flakes contain as much as 60 meg of chromium per tablespoon (15 gm). (In the days in which brewer's yeast was a common supplemental food, chromium wasn't widely available in supplement form.) Brewer's yeast is one of the rare vegetarian sources of B12.

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Other Uses None known Constituents Beta-carotene, b-complex vitamins (especially niacin and choline), vitamin C, vitamin E, calcium, iron, lysine, tryptophan, glutamic acid, aspartic acid, lecithin, carbohydrates (galactomannans), steroidal saponins (diosgenin, yamogenin), alkaloids (trigonelline, carpaine, gentianine), glycosides, flavonoids (apigenin, quercitin, luteolin), coumarin, mucilage, protein, fatty acids (linoleic, linolenic, oleic) Etymology The genus name, Tanacetum, derives from the Latin antbanasis, "immortal," referring to the long life of the flowers.

Constituents Sulfur, b-complex vitamins, flavonoids (quercitin, rutin), humulone, lupulone, lupulinic acid, bitter principle (lupulin), essential oil, valerianic acid, valeric acid, myrcene, phytoestrogens, methyl-butenol Energetic Correspondences • Flavor: bitter, pungent • Temperature: cold • Moisture: dry • Polarity: yang • Planet: Sun/Mars/Saturn/Pluto • Element: air Contraindications Avoid during pregnancy and in cases of depression.

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If you have mood swings, be vigilant about avoiding sugary foods and any other kind of junk food. • b-complex vitamins, in the form of a high-potency supplement, should help as well. For in-depth advice on improving your mood with supplements, foods, and lifestyle changes, see Jack's previous book The Food-Mood Solution. Carlson's Mellow Mood supplement contains B vitamins with GABA and "Suntheanine." • Chromium has been found to relieve depression in people who also have eating disorders. Other supplements that enhance glucose control are likely to help as well.

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Still, it is a greatly nutritious food—containing all the b-complex vitamins, including a high concentration of B5—plus minerals, vitamins A, C, D, and E, eighteen amino acids, enzymes, and hormones. But none of these vitamins or minerals appears to be unique to royal jelly, and there is much less published research on royal jelly than there is on propolis.

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Take 50 mg of b-complex twice a day to help relieve stress and contribute to healthy hair. Taking 500 mg of silica a day will help with hair development. A high-quality, high-potency multivitamin will provide a base for hair growth development. Follow the instructions on the bottle. Herbs: Research shows that palmetto is effective against hair loss in men, probably because it balances dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a metabolite of testosterone that contributes to hair loss. Take 320 mg of an 85% liposterolic extract a day.

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Whole grains such as brown rice, oats, millet, barley, rye, amaranth, and buckwheat provide sources of magnesium, calcium, potassium, fiber, vitamin E, b-complex vitamins, and protein. Specifically, intake of dietary fiber has been shown to be inversely proportional to menstrual pain.12 Both calcium and magnesium reduce muscular tension, fiber helps to regulate the bowel function, and potassium has a diuretic effect that can aid in reducing bloating. Beans are also good sources of calcium, magnesium, potassium, and protein.

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You may need to restore other nutrients depleted with the following additional supplements: • b-complex vitamins: supplement with a B complex or multivitamin that contains 25 mg of Bj, 25 mg of B2, 50 mg of B3, 50 mg of B6, 400-800 micrograms (meg) of folic acid, 10 meg of B12, and 50 mg each of biotin and B5 (pantothenic acid). • Inositol: 100-1,000 mg per day is adequate. (The RDA is 100 mg per day.) Inositol is part of the B-vitamin complex, and is likely to be included in a B-vitamin or multivitamin formulation. For more information, see lithium under Mood Stabilizer Drugs on page 120.

Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness Tori Hudson, N.D. See book keywords and concepts

To avoid this, take either a multiple vitamin-mineral, b-complex, or B12 supplement along with the daily folic acid. Folic Acid 2.5-10 mg per day 800-2,400 meg per day for prevention (see treatment plans) B Vitamins. B vitamins, specifically riboflavin, thiamine, and B12, have an inverse correlation with risk for CIN, leading some researchers to promote the protective role they may play in cervical cancer, reducing the risk by as much as 50 to 90 percent for the upper limits of intake.64 Women with the highest levels of serum B12 were less likely to have a persistent infection.

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Constituents Beta-carotene, b-complex vitamins, vitamin C, potassium, flavonoids (luteolin, rutin), essential oils (menthol, menthene, methyl acetate, limonene, cine-ol, pulegone, carvone), ketone (menthone), tannins, resin; menthol is more predominant in peppermint, and carvone is more predominant in spearmint Energetic Correspondences • Flavor: pungent, sweet • Temperature: cool (at first), warm (subsequently) • Moisture: dry • Polarity: varies by species; M. x piperita—yang; M. spicata—yin • Planet: varies by species; M. x piperita— Mercury; M.

Constituents Calcium, magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, silicon, choline, b-complex vitamins, valepotriates, iridglyycosides, valeriac acid, isovaleric acid, vale-renic acid, alkaloids (valeriane, chatarine), essential oils (acetic acid, borneol, pinene, camphene), caffeic acid, beta-sitosterol, esters, tannin Energetic Correspondences • Flavor: pungent, bitter, slightly sweet • Temperature: warm • Moisture: dry • Polarity: yang • Planet: Venus/Sun/Mercury/Mars/Saturn i VANILLA Botanical Name Vanilla planifolia, V.

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The eating habits that shape overweight and prediabetes tend to be low in neuronutrients—that is, protein and b-complex vitamins, which are involved in making mood-regulating neurotransmitters. Meanwhile, overweight people may not like their appearance; they might feel anxious about how they look in public or feel depressed because they cannot change how they look. In addition, people who are prediabetic, diabetic, or overweight are also more likely to have difficulty in concentrating and thinking clearly, especially after eating, when their blood sugar is elevated.

Supplements That Might Help You to Reduce Stress In addition to a diet of high-quality protein and high-fiber vegetables, consider trying these supplements. • b-complex vitamins, high-potency formula (with dosages comparable to those described in chapter 10). Many of the B vitamins are necessary to make calming neurotransmitters—hence, their reputation as antistress nutrients. • Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), 100 to 200 mg daily. This plant oil enhances the anti-inflammatory benefits of omega-3 fish oils. It also seems to moderate stress reactions.

This little known b-complex vitamin is essential for the manufacture of insulin, and it also has insulinlike activity. Biotin regulates genes involved in the metabolism of glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids. Some supplements combine biotin with either chromium or R-lipoic acid. Although the official recommended amount is only 30 meg daily, much larger (and safe) dosages have been found helpful in diabetes. Try 500 to 1,000 meg two or three times daily with meals. Pycnogenol. This antioxidant can lead to impressive reductions in fasting blood sugar and postmeal increases in blood sugar.

If you take a high-potency multivitamin or Carlson's Nutra-Support Diabetes supplement, you'll get the b-complex vitamins. They play numerous roles in energy-producing reactions. • CoQl 0. This vitaminlike nutrient plays crucial roles in helping the body use food for energy. Take 30 to 100 mg. • Carnitine. This vitaminlike nutrient is found in animal protein, and it helps cells to burn fat for energy. Take 500 to 1,000 mg. By increasing your physical activity in small but consistent ways, you will help your body do a better job of lowering blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglycerides.

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Abundant natural B vitamins are found in: (a) b-complex vitamin supplements. (b) Soybean oil. (c) Peaches. (d) Nutritional yeast. 4. The form of vitamin B3 that can cause skin flushing is: (a) Niacinamide. (b) Niacin. (c) Nicotinamide. (d) All of the above. 5. Riboflavin helps reactivate this important antioxidant: (a) Tryptophan. (b) Cobalamin. (c) Biotin. (d) Glutathione. 6. Part of our niacin requirement can be met by dietary: (a) Tryptophan. (b) Lysine. (c) Methionine. (d) Leucine. 7. Niacin deficiency can cause: (a) Blindness. (b) Pellagra. (c) Beriberi. (d) Scurvy.

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