Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D.
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 OSL) of coenzyme Qio for chronic administration as a dietary supplement is 1,200 mg a day. In a recent trial on the safety of coenzyme Qio in its reduced form as ubiquinol in human subjects, doses up to 300 mg daily for two months was found to be safe. Higher doses were not tested in this study. In the Parkinson's study, the ubiquinone form of coenzyme Qi0 was used.
Safety data on high-dose coenzyme Qiq ingestion are also available based upon animal studies. |
Ben-Erik van Wyk
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 Nutritional value As one of the richest known sources of vitamin C (70-180 mg per 100 g), the fruit or juice may serve as a dietary supplement during the cold and flu season. The seed oil is rich in gamma-linolenic acid (15%) and is an alternative to evening primrose oil.
Ribes rubrum redcurrant
Redcurrant (pale form)
Redcurrants
Description Redcurrant is a deciduous shrub with woody branches bearing broad, three-lobed, toothed leaves. The small, greenish flowers are borne in pendulous clusters. |
| The seed oil, known as "starflower oil", has become a popular dietary supplement.
Nutritional value The seed oil has very high levels (21%) of unsaturated gamma-linolenic acid (GLA, an essential fatty acid) - higher than in evening primrose oil. Internal use of borage leaves and flowers over long periods may not be safe, as the plant is known to contain trace amounts of pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Notes The herb is used medicinally as a traditional tonic, diuretic, diaphoretic, expectorant and mild sedative. |
Mike Adams
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 These are called nutraceuticals — the newest type of dietary supplement.
- James F. Balch, M.D., A to Z Guide To Supplements
I will discuss phytochemical supplements later in this section. As you can imagine, with the research and publicity showing these phytochemicals to be so protective against diseases like cancer, food producers are rushing to add them to their products. Most of these food products, however, remain "junk foods" despite the added dose of phytochemicals:
Nutraceuticals can also concentrate the best of food chemicals for daily consumption. |
Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D.
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 Despite the lack of scientific proof, some readers do report success with this dietary supplement. We heard from one postmenopausal woman who reported that MSM not only eased her arthritis pain but also had some unexpected benefits.
/ went to my local natural pharmacy and said I was taking glucosamine and chondroitin because when I hit menopause I developed arthritis pain in my hands. The folks there suggested I take MSM as well. They said to increase the dose gradually because it gives you diarrhea if you bump it suddenly. I'm taking a great deal of it and I have no unpleasant side effects. |
| The trouble with this dietary supplement is that it contains way too much vitamin A, which may be bad for bones. Scientists have reported that high intake of vitamin A from cod liver oil in Sweden and Norway is associated with weaker bones, osteoporosis, and an increased risk of hip fracture.1
To get around this problem, pharmaceutical-grade fish oil might be very helpful. Barry Sears, PhD (of Zone Diet fame), recommends between 3 and 8 grams total of EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) daily to calm inflammation.120 According to Dr. |
Ben-Erik van Wyk
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| Ginseng has been used as a dietary supplement since ancient times. It is grown commercially in China, Japan, Korea and Russia. American ginseng is found in eastern North America (USA and Canada) where it is also cultivated on a large scale for export to China and for local use in the health food industry. Parts used The fleshy roots. Cultivation & harvesting Ginseng is propagated from seeds. The plants are cultivated in partial shade and reach maturity in three to four years. The roots are used fresh or dried. |
Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D.
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| This dietary supplement may be very helpful for patients taking statin-type cholesterol-lowering medication.
CoQ10 is critical for the energy factories of each cell—the mitochondria—to work efficiently. You want your mitochondria to be working optimally to supply your cells with energy. If CoQ10 is low, however, your cells have a harder time performing at their peak. Muscles in general, and the heart muscle in particular, may suffer if your CoQ10 level drops. |
| Make sure your physician and pharmacist double-check to verify that any other medicine, herb, or dietary supplement you take is safe with your antidepressant.
Cost: Approximately $130 to $140 for a month's supply of Prozac. Generic fluoxetine costs $16 to $20 for the same amount.
There is one other complication associated with these antidepressants that is rarely discussed. Sudden discontinuation of drugs like Effexor, Paxil, Serzone, and Zoloft may cause unexpected symptoms. |
Craig Pepin-Donat
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 Today, countiess consumers looking for a more holistic approach to health care take herbal supplements to feel better. These natural products are used for colds, headaches, allergies, insomnia, depression, menopause and even Alzheimer's disease.
One of the top-selling herbs, ginkgo biloba, has been used for nearly 3,000 years. Amongst many claims, it has been touted as an herbal remedy that improves blood flow because of its ability to increase vascular dilation. |
by Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D.
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| Since vanadium can be a relatively toxic mineral its use as a dietary supplement should be limited to dosages reflective of dietary intake (e.g., 500-1,000 meg daily). The major concern is that excessive levels of vanadium have been suggested to be a factor in manic depression, as increased levels of vanadium are found in hair samples from manic patients, and these values fall towards normal levels with recovery. Vanadium, as the vanadate ion, is a strong inhibitor of the sodium-potassium pump. Lithium, the drug of choice for manic depression, has been reported to reduce this inhibition, too. |
Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D.
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| All in all, we cannot think of a more impressive dietary supplement than fish oil. In our enthusiasm for fish oil, however, do not think for a moment that we are abandoning fish. This should also be an important part of a heart-healthy diet. At least three servings of fish a week are recommended.
Nuts for Your Heart
For many years, people were told that nuts were not a good idea if they wanted to protect their heart. Dietitians worried that nuts were too high in fat. What was missing from the discussion was the fact that many nuts contain healthy fats that are actually good for the
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| Although this dietary supplement may be helpful, we will await additional data before giving it an endorsement.
Acupuncture
Let's face it, acupuncture is still mysterious to most Western physicians. American medical education has a very hard time grappling with things outside the dominant paradigm. Talk about chi or energy flow and most traditionally trained physicians will look at you as if you are from a distant planet. And yet Chinese healers have been practicing acupuncture for thousands of years. How effective is it for relieving symptoms of arthritis? |
Carol Simontacchi
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 Step four towards wellness is a dietary supplement program, using products that have been shown—in both scientific studies and traditional usage—to reduce inflammation and heal tissues. I will provide journal citations so that together, you and your doctor can make an informed decision about the products that will work best for you.
Are you tired of your pain? Are you ready to take charge of your health? Are you ready to lay aside your fears and trepidation? Are you ready to get well?
Then turn the page and get started... |
Ben-Erik van Wyk
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| They have become popular in recent years as a health food, functional food or dietary supplement. Several formulations, often based on fermented or variously processed fruits, are available from health shops. Nutritional value The fruits are rich in vitamins B and C and contain substantial quantities of other vitamins and minerals. Notes Noni fruit products are said to be beneficial as sexual tonics and useful in treating urinary tract ailments, fever and pain. They contain morindin and other anthraquinones, as well as various proteins and enzymes claimed to be biologically active. |
by Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D.
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| Instead, it is sold as a "dietary supplement." There are several different brands of stevia (Stevita, Stevia Plus, SweetLeaf), each with a slightly different taste.
Another new sweetener looks promising: tagatose (Naturlose). It is a low-calorie, natural sugar found in milk that has just attained GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status, allowing it to be included in foods as a sweetener. Tagatose is a sugar molecule, similar to glucose, that is poorly absorbed. It also appears to be able to actually block the absorption of other sugars, including glucose. |
Ben-Erik van Wyk
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| Dried and ground leaves can be taken as a dietary supplement and tonic because of the high levels of minerals and vitamins. Nutritional value Lucerne sprouts have a relatively high energy value (110 kcal per 100 g) and are very rich in proteins, amino acids and minerals. Canavanine (a non-protein amino acid) is potentially harmful in excess but it is largely broken down during seed germination. |
| They have little flavour but are used as health food and dietary supplement to improve digestion and elimination (the high mucilage and oil contents add to the bulk laxative effects). Nutritional value The seeds have a high energy value (376 kcal per 100 g) and contains up to 25% protein and up to 45% oil (consisting mainly of linoleic and linolenic acid). The oil is rich in fatty acids and vitamin E and has an energy value of 900 kcal per 100 g.
Description An evergreen tree of up to 30 m in height with a dense rounded crown of simple, glossy leaves that are dark green above and paler below. |
Ray Strand, M.D.
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 Therefore, some manufacturers began marketing herbal medicines as "nutritional supplements"—a legislative loophole that allowed products with no proven efficacy to be sold as long as the manufacturers made no claims on the product label.
The dietary supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA) also classified herbs as nutritional supplements. Again, the labeling of dietary supplements could carry no claims of therapeutic benefit. Therefore, manufacturers had to market herbs as benefiting a natural body function and not as a treatment for a disease process. |
Michael Friedman, ND
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 Treatment of pyroluric schizophrenias (malvaria) with large doses of pyridoxine and a dietary supplement of zinc. J. Applied Nutrition 1974;26:21-28.
11. Hoffer A. The presence of malvaria in some mentally retarded children. Amer. J. Ment. Def. 1965;67:430-32.
12. Hoffer A. A comparison of psychiatric inpatients and outpatients and malvaria. Inter. J. Neuropsychiat. 1965;1:430-32,1965.
13. Hoffer A. Quantification of malvaria. Int. J. Neuropsychiat. 1966;2:559-61.
14. Hoffer A and Mahon M. The presence of unidentified substances in the urine of psychiatric patients. J. Neuropsychiat. |
by Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D.
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| Technically Stevia is a dietary supplement because it has not been evaluated or approved by the FDA as a sweetener. Preliminary studies show blood sugar-lowering and blood pressure-lowering effects.
Tagatose
Moderate
A naturally occurring sugar in milk that is 92% as sweet as sugar but is absorbed poorly. It does have some caloric value, about one third that of sugar. Studies show that tagatose actually blunts the glycemic response to sugar.
Xylitol and other potyols (maltitol, sorbitol, mannitol, erythritol)
Moderate
Polyols are roughly 60% as sweet as sucrose. |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
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 None are known. precautions and adverse reactions
POTENTIAL INTERACTIONS
Possibly unsafe when used by patients with cardiovascular disease or clotting disorders, or using anticoagulation medicine, antihistamine agents, phosphodiesterase inhibitors, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant agents. drug interactions
No human drug interaction data is available. dosage
How Supplied: Products standardized to 10% mangostin are currently available.
Daily Dose: No reliable information available. literature
Chairungsrilerd N, Furukawa K, Ohta T, Nozoe S, Ohizumi Y. |
Gary Null and Amy McDonald
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 He received his Ph.D. in cell biology from the University of California at Berkeley. Dr. Kidd is internationally recognized for his expertise in brain nutraceuticals. www.dockidd.com
RICHARD A. KUNIN, M.D., is a founder and past president of the Orthomolecular Medical Society. He is in private practice, specializing in orthomolecular ecology medicine, in San Francisco.
2698 Pacific Avenue San Francisco CA 94115 Tel: (415) 346-2500
STEPHEN LANCER, M.D., practices preventive medicine in Berkeley, California, specializing in the treatment of chronic fatigue, among other illnesses. |
Carol Simontacchi
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| Moreover, if you have kidney disease, you should talk to your doctor before taking this dietary supplement.
The Recommended Dose
The recommended range of magnesium is 400 to 1,000 mg per day. I recommend the citrate form, or a form that is blended with Kreb Cycle metabolites (alphaketoglutarate, aspartate, or taurinate). Both of these supplements are well absorbed.
_MANGANESE_
Although present in only trace amounts in body tissues, manganese is important for the healthy growth and maintenance of the body. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 As always, be sure to work with a qualified health practitioner before attempting any weight loss program, exercise program, or dietary supplement (including hoodia). If you choose to purchase and consume hoodia supplements, do NOT take the word of hoodia websites that display lab analysis documents. Such documents may be counterfeit or crafted as part of a bait-and-switch tactic. Only purchase the supplements that have been verified here as containing 100% genuine hoodia gordonii. |
The Editors of FC&A
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| Earning a seal of approval from USP through their dietary supplement Verification Program isn't easy. Researchers test the supplements in a laboratory and even inspect the manufacturing plants that package them. To get this mark, a supplement must:
• label all of its ingredients.
• actually contain the type and amount of ingredients listed on its label.
• be free of toxins like heavy metals, pesticides, bacteria, or other pollutants. have a consistent quality and amount of ingredients in different bottles of the same supplement.
• dissolve completely inside your body. |
Laurie Deutsch Mozian, M.S., R.D.
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 Stevia has not been approved for use by the United States Food and Drug Administration as a sweetener, but it is imported into the United States as a dietary supplement. Standards for dietary supplements, which are not as stringent as the standards for food additives, are controlled by the dietary supplement Health and Education Act, regulated under the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. |
Kevin Trudeau
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 This is the background for the Bush administration's attack on the dietary supplement Health and Education Act. The key legislation protecting the rights of the American people for free access to natural therapies and to freedom of health choice. If this fundamental human right to natural health is taken away the health of billions of people will be compromised and tens of millions of them will pay the ultimate price for generations to come.
This public health notice was written by a medical doctor! I wholeheartedly support Dr. Rath's work and courage.
I WAS RIGHT! |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 You get into the whole cross spectrum of things that can kill you; you are more at risk of being hit by lightning, being hit by a car crossing the street or dying from an allergic reaction to a bee sting than you are from being hurt by a dietary supplement.
Mike: What is also astonishing, John, in this is that it seems like the FDA and the government regulatory bodies all assume that all drugs are safe unless proven dangerous, but that all herbs are dangerous until proven safe. That it is the herbs and supplements that are the danger to Americans, not the drugs. |
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