Wellness

[tends2dogs]

I go to a preventive clinic where they actually sell supplements.  I don't buy mine from them and they don't push theirs.  I take my list in (and it is long) at each visit and he goes over it making suggestions.  There are some that shouldn't be taken at the same time.  He always checks my D levels.  Their parameters for normal are higher than the standard level.  

They also always check CRP and homocysteine levels.  Most doctors don't do that.

[Sooner]

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@SilleeMee wrote:

I'm also taking supps for my bones b/c I have osteoporosis and I am getting EVENITY injections monthly for it. Doctor told me I need to take supps to help build new bone tissue...calcium, vit D, magnesium, vit K and also potassium which I was surprised to find out that potassium helps reduce bone loss. 

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@SilleeMee Do you have one pill that combines these things, or is the magnesium, k and potassium separate?  Also, would you mind sharing what the magnesium, k and potasium amounts are in relation tothe calcium--oris that an issue?

It's difficult to figure out what to take and how much you need to benefit something else!    Thanks for any thoughts on what you are doing.  

[SilleeMee]

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@Sooner wrote:

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@SilleeMee wrote:

I'm also taking supps for my bones b/c I have osteoporosis and I am getting EVENITY injections monthly for it. Doctor told me I need to take supps to help build new bone tissue...calcium, vit D, magnesium, vit K and also potassium which I was surprised to find out that potassium helps reduce bone loss. 

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@SilleeMee Do you have one pill that combines these things, or is the magnesium, k and potassium separate?  Also, would you mind sharing what the magnesium, k and potasium amounts are in relation tothe calcium--oris that an issue?

It's difficult to figure out what to take and how much you need to benefit something else!    Thanks for any thoughts on what you are doing.  

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@Sooner 

The magnesium, potassium and vitamin K are each a separate supp. I buy magnesium and potassium loose powders and measure my doses on a gram scale. The vitamin K is a gummy I take which also contains vitamin D. 

I don't want to say what the doses are for magnesium or potassium b/c those minerals are available in different types as well as in different dosage amounts for each. What I take has dosage amounts given on the bags. It could be confusing to discuss all of them. You'd be better off taking a pill/cap supp instead to be honest. For me personally, I prefer pure mineral powders. 

[Sooner]

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@SilleeMee wrote:

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@Sooner wrote:

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@SilleeMee wrote:

I'm also taking supps for my bones b/c I have osteoporosis and I am getting EVENITY injections monthly for it. Doctor told me I need to take supps to help build new bone tissue...calcium, vit D, magnesium, vit K and also potassium which I was surprised to find out that potassium helps reduce bone loss. 

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@SilleeMee Do you have one pill that combines these things, or is the magnesium, k and potassium separate?  Also, would you mind sharing what the magnesium, k and potasium amounts are in relation tothe calcium--oris that an issue?

It's difficult to figure out what to take and how much you need to benefit something else!    Thanks for any thoughts on what you are doing.  

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@Sooner 

The magnesium, potassium and vitamin K are each a separate supp. I buy magnesium and potassium loose powders and measure my doses on a gram scale. The vitamin K is a gummy I take which also contains vitamin D. 

I don't want to say what the doses are for magnesium or potassium b/c those minerals are available in different types as well as in different dosage amounts for each. What I take has dosage amounts given on the bags. It could be confusing to discuss all of them. You'd be better off taking a pill/cap supp instead to be honest. For me personally, I prefer pure mineral powders. 

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@SilleeMee My husband reminded me that we used to take Kirkland Calcium, Magnesium and Zink and he had thought he slept better.  He told his doc. and he said it was a good thing to take--so I ordered more of that today.  Now to think about K--potassium isn't an issue with me.  

Thanks for the information

[Tinkrbl44]

@Sooner 

I alternate vitamins.  Four days a week I take a Lessman Essentials multi and three days a week I take a super Hair Skin & Nails vitamin, and, of course, calcium in the liquid caps form.

All easily dissolvable.

I am leery of those hard pills after I saw one placed in water and an hour later it hadn't even begun to break down.  The demonstrator's point is that they don't break down easily, so I avoid that type of pill.  

[elated]

I take Andrew Lessman's vitamins..I like that they are capsules and easy to swallow. I take the Essential 1, Vitamin D3, Calcium, Fibermucil and Omega 3. I know his vitamins are more costly but I am confident in his knowledge and manufacturing facility .

[conlt]

I stopped buying Andrew Lessman. I had too many things and do not want to take all of those supplements. 

I ended up buying Vitafusion gummies and I really like them. I take 2 a day. I purchased a probiotic at Costco and that seems to work well. 

I cut my expenses and feel like I have enough with my 2 supplements. 

[Estellee]

Dr says take D3, depends of bloodwork how much is needed. I also have been taking Calcium for years, good bones so far.