Re: What should I be taking?-Alan's supplements.

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dave said:

Supplements is a field all unto itself, and a highly unregulated one

> at that. To

> me, it begins with good basic nutrition, including portion sizes.

> Then you add an exercise regimen that includes weight resistance,

> flexibility training, and cardiorespiratory conditioning.

Alan responds: absolutely. good food in controlled portions (I've

been truly enjoying a modified Atkins-style food plan for about 15

years), with a regime of weight-training and cardio conditioning are

the essense of health. supplements are exactly that... elements

that " supplement " the those basics.

dave says...

Alan Ray, a frequent contributor here, has an excellent list of

supplements backed up by sound reasons why he takes them. Perhaps he

can share some of his > thinking. Hope you don't mind Alan.

>

Alan responds:

Dave...

In light of such kind words, how can I refuse? But, as I did in our

previous, private exchange, I offer caveats: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. I

AM NOT RECOMMENDING THESE SUPPLEMENTS, ONLY TELLING WHAT I TAKE

DAILY. If there are questions about any of them, I will answer; with

my rationale for taking them. I've compiled the list based on what

I've read over the years by medical researchers, not supplement

salesmen. In all cases, it's important to point out that I'm only

passing along what I've read by people who actually know something.

Hobble on, hippies.

Alan

Daily supplementation (in no particular order):

Folic acid: 400 mg.

Selenium: 200 mg.

Lycopene: 40 mg.

Zinc: 30 mg.

Omega-3: 2,000-3,000 mg.

CLA: 2,000-3,000 mg. (conjugated linoleic acid)

Co-Q-10: 100 mg.

Ester-C: 1,000-2,000 mg. (with bioflavinoids)

Vitamin E: 800 IU.

MSM: 2,000 mg.

Niacin: 100 mg.

Alpha-Lipoic Acid: 200 mg.

L-Arginine: 1,000-1,500 mg.

Calcium: 1,200 mg.

Vitamin D...400 IU (Calcium and D taken in a single capsule)

Magnesium:P 400 mg.

Glucosamine: 1,500 mg.

Chondroitin: 1,200 mg. (Glucosamine and Chondroitin taken in a

single capsule)

Acetyl-L Carnitine: 500 mg.

B-100: B multivitamin complex.

[Guest guest]

Thanks Alan!

My goodness, can you still afford to eat normal food?! )

> dave said:

>

> Supplements is a field all unto itself, and a highly unregulated

one

> > at that. To

> > me, it begins with good basic nutrition, including portion

sizes.

> > Then you add an exercise regimen that includes weight

resistance,

> > flexibility training, and cardiorespiratory conditioning.

>

> Alan responds: absolutely. good food in controlled portions (I've

> been truly enjoying a modified Atkins-style food plan for about 15

> years), with a regime of weight-training and cardio conditioning

are

> the essense of health. supplements are exactly that... elements

> that " supplement " the those basics.

>

> dave says...

>

> Alan Ray, a frequent contributor here, has an excellent list of

> supplements backed up by sound reasons why he takes them. Perhaps

he

> can share some of his > thinking. Hope you don't mind Alan.

> >

>

> Alan responds:

>

> Dave...

>

> In light of such kind words, how can I refuse? But, as I did in

our

> previous, private exchange, I offer caveats: I AM NOT A DOCTOR.

I

> AM NOT RECOMMENDING THESE SUPPLEMENTS, ONLY TELLING WHAT I TAKE

> DAILY. If there are questions about any of them, I will answer;

with

> my rationale for taking them. I've compiled the list based on

what

> I've read over the years by medical researchers, not supplement

> salesmen. In all cases, it's important to point out that I'm only

> passing along what I've read by people who actually know something.

>

> Hobble on, hippies.

> Alan

>

>

> Daily supplementation (in no particular order):

> Folic acid: 400 mg.

> Selenium: 200 mg.

> Lycopene: 40 mg.

> Zinc: 30 mg.

> Omega-3: 2,000-3,000 mg.

> CLA: 2,000-3,000 mg. (conjugated linoleic acid)

> Co-Q-10: 100 mg.

> Ester-C: 1,000-2,000 mg. (with bioflavinoids)

> Vitamin E: 800 IU.

> MSM: 2,000 mg.

> Niacin: 100 mg.

> Alpha-Lipoic Acid: 200 mg.

> L-Arginine: 1,000-1,500 mg.

> Calcium: 1,200 mg.

> Vitamin D...400 IU (Calcium and D taken in a single capsule)

> Magnesium:P 400 mg.

> Glucosamine: 1,500 mg.

> Chondroitin: 1,200 mg. (Glucosamine and Chondroitin taken in a

> single capsule)

> Acetyl-L Carnitine: 500 mg.

> B-100: B multivitamin complex.

[Guest guest]

Actually...

With the exception of the Acetyl-L Carnitine, all can be less

expensive than you'd think. Many in-grocery pharmacies will have two-

for-one deals periodically, and most can be had quite affordably at

Costco. One of my rules of life: sooner or later you'll find what

you want, at the price you want to pay. Works every time if you know

what you're looking for...and what's a fair price.

Alan

> Thanks Alan!

>

> My goodness, can you still afford to eat normal food?! )

>