vitamins

[Guest guest]

Hi All-

I asked at Chembalance what a good multi-vitamin would be for my nt

almost 7 yo. She said that Flintstones were her first choice plain old vitamins

for kids with no food issues. On the other hand my 3.4yo DSI daughter is taking

Chembalances Thera-M (1/2 tablet 3-5 x a week), not their private recipie like

the electrolytes but they have been involved in the processing so they are

comfortable with exactly what's in them and the process by which they are made.

So far we have been taking them for a month and dropped SNT and DMG with no

recessions and improvement in stool consistancy and color.

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>>I do know that there have not always been Flintstone vitamins at

your local Walmart.

[Guest guest]

Thank you...I did try Animal Parade, and got the " thumbs down " from my little

guy! But I thought they tasted just fine. Also -- Unless your child is

allergic to red fruits, I don't think there's any reason to be concerned about

the cherry Animal Parade vitamins, because they are colored with vegetables and

fruits rather than artificial dyes (i.e. Red #40).

Donna

vitamins

With all the discussions on vitamins, I thought I would share what we use -

Animal Parade by Nature's Plus. You can find them at health food stores.

They are cheweable and look and taste just like the Flintstones type

vitamins, but are free from artificial colors and preservatives. They are

also free from yeast, wheat, corn, soy and milk. You can get them with

mixed flavors, or just one flavor (Grape, Cherry, or Orange). Obviously

you don't want the Cherry ones.

This is the children's vitamin that Dr. McBaron on the radio recommends.

Of course, they are more expensive than the ones at the supermarket - 90

costs about $10.

Timary

[Guest guest]

> sorry about the mess up! does anyone take vitamins or supplements

that

> help their ra?

yes, I do. I also have Itp so some of these are for that as well,

but I am a strong believer in vitamins and am on no ther drugs right

now!

Iron 130 mg

vit c 1500 mg

potassium 99 mg

msm 1000mg

b-12 1000 mcg

vit d 400 i.u.

calcium/magnessium/zinc 333mg/133 mg/5mg

I have been doing so well on these, and if the pain gets too bad, I

just take a naproxen and that seems to work for me. A year ago I was

dx with itp, and I was on several meds for the ra, sulfasalazine,

methotrexate, plaquinel, naprroxen to name a few..lol..now just the

naproxen on an as needed basis which isn't often, and by taking the

vitamins I have been able to stabilize my plateletes enough not to

need another treatment(my last was oct 31, 2003)

Good Luck!

[Guest guest]

What's itp?

--- bandit5125 <bandit5125@...> wrote:

> Does anyone take vitamins to slow down the

> deterioation from the ra?

> I also have itp so am not on any meds now except

> naproxen for pain

> as needed. But am noticing deterioration in the

> finger joints. So

> was wondering if anyone took anything natural or

> vitamins to slow it

> down. I really don't want to go on meds again

> because I don't want

> to aggrevate the itp, which I feel I know have under

> some kind of

> control.

>

> Thanks for your help!

>

>

[Guest guest]

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The Nutrition Source

Vitamins

1. Eat a healthy diet. A multivitamin provides some insurance against deficiencies but is far less important for health than the healthy food patterns described on this website. Choose a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and healthy oils, and low in red meat and unhealthy fats—let the Healthy Eating Pyramid be your guide.

2. Choose a daily multivitamin. A daily multivitamin is an inexpensive nutrition insurance policy. Try to take one every day.

3. Think about D. In addition to its bone health benefits, there’s growing evidence that getting some extra vitamin D can help lower the risk of colon and breast cancer. Aim for getting 1,000 to 2,000 IU of vitamin D per day—this likely will require an extra vitamin D pill, in addition to your multivitamin. For more information, see the vitamin D section of The Nutrition Source.

4. Say no to “megas.” In general, avoid mega-dose vitamins. Higher doses of vitamin E may help to prevent heart disease, but in general, the amount in a standard multivitamin is enough to have health benefits. Vitamin D is an exception, as many people need more than the RDA.

5. Avoid “super” supplements. Don’t be swayed by the wild health claims of the many health supplements advertised on TV and the Internet. If they sound too good to true, you can be sure they are. Save your money for healthy food and a good vacation. A daily multivitamin is a great nutrition insurance policy. Some extra vitamin D may add an extra health boost.

Trying to follow all the studies on vitamins and health can make your head swirl. But, when it’s all boiled down, the take–home message is actually pretty simple: A daily multivitamin, and maybe an extra vitamin D supplement, is a great way to make sure you’re getting all the nutrients you need to be healthy. The folic acid in most multivitamins helps prevent neural tube defects in newborns; it may lower the risk of heart disease, colon cancer, and breast cancer. Vitamin D from a multivitamin or single supplement can lower the risk of colon and possibly many other cancers.

Of course, there can be too much of a good thing. It’s important not to go overboard with vitamins. While a multivitamin and a vitamin D supplement can help fill some of the gaps in a less than optimal diet, too much can be harmful. In general, stick close to standard recommended doses.

Learn more about some of the vitamins with newly recognized or suspected roles in health and disease:

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