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Obviously, I'm a
big believer in vitamin D, but I have taken numerous other supplements and a few prescription drugs on the
recommendation of my doctor. I prefer not to comment on most of them one way or the
other simply because I cannot prove whether they were doing me any good or not. There
are a few which I can comment on.
I never start more than two supplements or new foods at a time. That
way, if they help or hinder the condition, I will know which did this. I
also recommend that people discontinue all supplements every few months to see
if they have become sensitive to them.
Saw Palmetto
This helped my prostate problems a great deal.
One study at the
University of California San Francisco Medical School showed that Saw Palmetto is as
effective as prescriptions without the side effects.
Allegra Antihistamine
This made a big improvement in my energy level and sinus problems.
Guaifenesin
Many people find this
helps. See my page.
Wellbutrin This
drug is often used for treating both Seasonal Affective Disorder and Adult
Attention Deficit Disorder. Strattera This
is a very new drug that is used to treat Attention Deficit Disorder.
Doctors may be more willing to prescribe this than Ritalin since it is not a
schedule II drug.
Probiotics
Some people find
that probiotics help their fatigue and stomach problems. Probiotics
contain the types friendly bacteria that your gastrointestinal tract
needs. Yogurt contains these. You can also get these probiotics in
pill or powder form at health food stores.
One reader of my
site, Michelle, swears by a product called "PB8". See my page
on "Other Success Stories" for more detail.
Grape
Seed Extract
This helped me
almost immediately. The strange thing
is that while I was still consuming aspartame, grape seed caused fatigue sinus
problems and puffiness in the eyelids. Three days after I discontinued
aspartame I had these exact same symptoms without taking grape seed. I now
believe that the grape seed extract actually blocked the effect of the aspartame
causing a sort of immediate withdrawal.
Glucosamine Sulfate
This made a significant improvement in my back problems.
CoQ10
Many people say CoQ10 helps them. It did not help me. A few
weeks after I started taking it, I developed kidney stones. They stopped a few weeks
after I discontinued it.
| Risks Involved: |
Some people may be
sensitive (allergic) to some supplements. Start no more than two at
one time and discontinue them periodically to see if you have become
sensitive. |
| Doctor Needed: |
Many of these are
available without prescription in health food stores. Allegra,
Claritin, Zyrtec antihistamines are available by prescription, but most
doctors will be willing to prescribe them.
Wellbutrin and Strattera
are available only with a doctor's prescription.
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| Other
Warnings: |
See warning on CoQ10. |
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