New to group-Anyone take antioxidants?

[Guest guest]

Hi, I'm new here. My 19 yr. old son has pancreatitis due to cystic

fibrosis. Does anyone take antioxidants? If so, which ones? Anyone

do yoga, massage or other alternative therapies? Thanks, Marjorie

[Guest guest]

HI Marjorie a lot of us here take antioxident vitamins and mineral

supplements. I have a list of what I took/take in the file section

under " nutrition " and then I think it says Vitamins and

minerals or soemthing along that line.

My list is a little longer then most but I feel cvery strongly that I

had not taken those I would not have done as well. Heidi has a very

good list somewhere also but I am not sure where it is file. Her's is

very similiar to mine but a little shorter.

Please read the note, you have to scroll right to left to get the full

information. Vitamins should not be taken with milk and if one is on

enzymes then they should be taken with them as well. It is better to

take them with a little food as it can sometimes cause a little stomach

upset. Also always alwasy take Vitimain C with Iron it increase the

iron absorbtion on ones body.

I hope this helps your son.

Warmly,

(SC)

[Guest guest]

Marjorie,

For the last four and a half years I've been taking the antioxidants

recommended by the Manchester Royal Infirmary research studies. Daily

consumption of these antioxidants was proven helpful in reducing pain and

hospitalizations from chronic pancreatitis. I've only been hospitalized once

for a pancreatitis attack in this time frame, so I do believe that they have

been

helpful for me.

* 600 mcg selenium

* 9000 IU beta-carotene

* 0.54 grams vitamin C

* 270 IU vitamin E

* 2 grams methionine

Additionally, I take grapeseed extract, magnesium, B1, B6, B12 and 400 mg

folic acid. I take other antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and herbs to help

maintain good blood glucose control for my type 1 diabetes, some of which

are the same as those which help the chronic pancreatitis.

With love, hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

www.pancassociation.org/anthology#Heidi.html

Bluffton, SC

SC State & SE Regional Representative

Pancreatitis Association, International

Note: All comments or advice are based on personal experience or

opinion only, and should not be substituted for professional medical

consultation.

[Guest guest]

I take them and have felt a difference. My energy levels have also

increased with them.

I also get massage, Reiki and am looking for a good acupuncturist

right now, which I am told helps a lot.

Eileen in NJ

[Guest guest]

>

> I take them and have felt a difference. My energy levels have also

> increased with them.

>

> I also get massage, Reiki and am looking for a good acupuncturist

> right now, which I am told helps a lot.

>

> Eileen in NJ

Hi Eileen, Thanks for your reply. I live near Nyack and have a friend

who is referring me to an accupuncturist. If that's near you and the

person is good, I can pass along the name. If you live in Northern

NJ, do you work with a doctor you like? Thanks again, Marjorie

>

[Guest guest]

>

> Marjorie,

>

> For the last four and a half years I've been taking the antioxidants

> recommended by the Manchester Royal Infirmary research studies. Daily

> consumption of these antioxidants was proven helpful in reducing

pain and

> hospitalizations from chronic pancreatitis. I've only been

hospitalized once

> for a pancreatitis attack in this time frame, so I do believe that

they have been

> helpful for me.

>

> * 600 mcg selenium

> * 9000 IU beta-carotene

> * 0.54 grams vitamin C

> * 270 IU vitamin E

> * 2 grams methionine

>

> Additionally, I take grapeseed extract, magnesium, B1, B6, B12 and

400 mg

> folic acid. I take other antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and herbs

to help

> maintain good blood glucose control for my type 1 diabetes, some of

which

> are the same as those which help the chronic pancreatitis.

>

> With love, hope and prayers,

> Heidi

>

> Heidi H. Griffeth

> www.pancassociation.org/anthology#Heidi.html

> Bluffton, SC

> SC State & SE Regional Representative

> Pancreatitis Association, International

>

> Note: All comments or advice are based on personal experience or

> opinion only, and should not be substituted for professional medical

> consultation.

>

Thanks to all who have replied! I appreciate your advice. Marjorie