Antioxidants to Robin

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Robin wrote:

> I'm curious if anyone has gone the antioxidant route and what results

you've had?

Robin,

You asked if anyone had gone the antioxidant route. I have, and I

recommend it highly, especially for someone like you that doesn't seem to

have developed into a severe daily chronic situation like most of the rest of us

have.

Although my pancreas has burned out and I'm diabetic now, I still take

antioxidants daily. It turns out that some of the antioxidants that are

supposed

to be helpful for chronic pancreatitis are also known to help with control of

blood glucose, so I've never considered not taking them.

The antioxidants that the Manchester Royal Infirmary studies recommend to

aid in lessening pancreatic pain are Beta Carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E,

Selenium and L-Methionine. They are effective when taken in specific

quantities on a daily basis. I can post the site that explains how they work

and

what amounts are taken, if you're interested. I have noticed a distinct

difference in my pain levels when I take them, and find that my pain increases

during those times that I don't. There have been times when I've run out and

my health food store doesn't have them in stock, and I do notice then that I

have an increase in pain. I also have found that they have made a difference

in my depression levels, too. This isn't listed as a benefit, but that's they

way

they work for me.

Let me know if you would like more information. I think they would be

especially helpful for someone who wasn't experiencing daily chronic pain.

They seemed to make a considerable difference for me during the early

months of my CP.

With love, hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

SC & SE Regional Rep., PAI

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

only, and should not be substituted for consultation with a medical

professional.