What supplements do you take, and why? Besides a daily vitamin and OTC painkillers, I take Curcumin Phytosome, for anti-inflammatory. It seemed to help at first, but now I'm not so sure. If you could provide links to any specific supplement you recommend that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
I take way more than I'd like to, but these are the ones I actually feel I benefit from taking. Daily Multi-Vitamin, because I know I don't eat very well. Fish Oil / Omega 3, mainly for anti-inflammatory effects. Vitamin C - Immune booster. Vitamin D - Testing a while ago showed I was slightly deficient Magnesium - I'm on permanent proton pump inhibitor (prilosec / omeprazole) for GERD due to a hiatal hernia. They are known to inhibit nutrient absorption, and specifically deplete normal levels of magnesium. Acidophilus - Same reason as above.
Vitamin C Magnesium Potassium Acidophilus Lutein I am Type 2 diabetic and Vitamin C and Magnesium is known to help lower glucose levels. Since I have begun taking them, I have had my medication switched to a lower dose....seems to be working. Potassium for leg cramps and I take a blood pressure pill with a diuretic. And, the Lutein is for eye health. Eye disease runs in my Mom's side of the family, so it's a preventative supplement. Acidophilus for my diverticulitis. Everything must be working. Just had blood work done....everything was great...even my A1C levels.
It really depends on the supplement. Labdoor is a site that has some pretty good data points that I've used in the past.
I use weekly pill organizer, it has morning, afternoon, night. It holds everything but the Calicum Citrate I take.
My small list later, but curcmin/turmeric doesnt absorb well on its own. You need to add black pepper or something spicy for better absorption. In some studies, turmeric tested as useful as prescription meds without the side effects. You might also add boswellia (indian frankensence)wich works smilarly. Both are cox/loxx inhibitors and thus reduce inflamation.
I'm actually taking a different formulation too that contains bromelain. For those of us who aren't penguins and don't like fish, is there a brand that doesn't "revisit" you later?
I don't have a problem with re-visitation, so can't recommend one. But, look for a brand (gel caps) that is either flavored (lemon is common) or "enteric coated." Enteric coated is probably your best bet. Much like enteric asprin, it is coated to not dissolve in your stomach which is what causes some people to get the oh so poetic "fish burps."
Ginger caps are also good. When my knees were really bothering me years ago (and still sometimes), I found "Inflamma-less" by Irwin Naturals really helpful. But, it can be pricey. (site linked above is not necessarily the lowest price, but is for informational purposes)
I'm sort of a supplement slut. Multivitamin Sub-lingual B Complex or B50 Calcium/Mag/Zinc Cinnamon Fish Oil * Flax Seed Oil * Bee Pollen (late winter and spring) Vitamin D * Milk Thistle * I used to take ginseng and CoQ10, but have let those slip lately. If there is an (*) by the supplement, then My GSP gets those too.
I takeCo-Q10 and Vitamin D, at my Dr's recommendation. I use a 7-day/night pill organizer, as there are also a couple of prescriptions. The Co-Q10 is supposed to be heplful for people who take cholesterol-lowering meds. Vitamin D is because a blood test showed low levels of it. (Maybe that is age-related.)