re-opening the anti oxidant discussion......

[Guest guest]

I've been searching the *large* archives for info on anti oxidant

therapy. Particularly how much of each one, doctor's monitoring of

it, and if the levels vary according to your blood tests or activity

levels.

I was wondering if people who are/have been taking this could post

about thier experiences with it. I'm sure it would be helpful to

many people.

I've recently read an interesting book about anti oxidants in

general, but it did not address pactreatitis in particular. This

book advocates taking large doses of C, beta-carotene, and E. I've

read that the Manchester clinic recomends more though....

Thanks,

KY

[Guest guest]

,

If you searched through our archives you should have been able to find

several posts with much of this information, but I would be happy to repeat to

you the amounts that I've been taking for the last three and a half years.

600 units selenium

9,000 U Beta Carotene

..54 grams Vitamin C

270 U Vitamin E

2 grams l-methionine

These are the recommended dosages of the Manchester Royal Infirmary

Antioxidant therapy trials. I started this therapy on my own, because my first

doctor held little faith in it's effectiveness, but I noticed a difference in my

pain

levels, so it was my decision to continue. I've not adjusted these amounts in

any fashion. I also take supplemental folic acid, B-12, magnesium and

grapeseed extract. I do not see that GI any more, and haven't for the past two

and a half years. Although all my current doctor(s) are aware that I take these

supplements, no particular testing had been done, although I have had

extensive blood tests done twice each year by the GI who treats me now, who

is a bit of a fanatic about bloodwork.

This past October, the Pancreatologist at the Mayo Clinic ran a series of

specific blood tests to check my levels in all of these, except the methionine.

Apparently, everything came back satisfactory for him, because no further

adjustments were made, nor did he recommend any changes to my current

antioxidant regimen.

I've only had one hospitalization in three and a half years caused by a chronic

pancreatitis attack. I think that speaks for itself.

If there's anything else I can help you with, please post again.

With love, hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina Rep.

SE Regional Rep., PAI

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

only, and should not be substituted for professional medical consultation.

wrote:

> I've been searching the *large* archives for info on anti oxidant therapy.

Particularly how much of each one, doctor's monitoring of it, and if the levels

vary according to your blood tests or activity levels.

I was wondering if people who are/have been taking this could post

about thier experiences with it.