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What can I take for xanthelasma? Xanthelasma Jun 02, 2020
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Xanthelasma is associated with high cholesterol levels so usually the first choice is to control lipids with diet and medication (by your doctor). You can also use a dietary supplement always with proper nutrition, a healthy lifestyle and depending on the type of hyperlipidemia, if lipid levels are not very disturbed and if there is NOT hereditary hyperlipidemia.
I am pregnant and have very low hematocrit. What iron multivitamin can I use? Pregnancy Anemia May 07, 2020
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You should consult your doctor about low haematocrit levels uring pregnancy as he knows your medical history and will guide you properly on the form and dosage of iron and other ingredients involved in hematopoiesis and which you should take. You can additionally use a multivitamin for pregnant women that contains iron.
Can I take vitamin C 500 or 1000 mg during pregnancy? Vitamin C Pregnancy May 06, 2020
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Vitamin C is an essential nutrient for pregnancy as well. The main source for this period is the foods that contain it. As a supplement, it is not recommended to take it as a mono-ingredient and in an amount greater than the recommended daily intake for adult women, which is 75 mg. Avoid taking vitamin C in the amounts you mention, prefer a vitamin formula specifically designed for pregnancy that also contains vitamin C along with the other nutritional ingredients for pregnancy, always with the consent of your doctor.
I take Serrapptase for spastic colitis and for myalgias 15 mg a day, can I increase this dosage? Serrapeptase Apr 30, 2020
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Serrapeptase has been found in studies to contribute to the removal of dead apoptotic cells and may help relieve symptoms in many conditions (including spastic colitis, and myalgia). Serrapeptase is not indicated if the person is taking medications such as anticoagulants, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or aspirin. The increased dose (max 30 mg) is usually recommended for a short period of up to 2 weeks, but also in non-increased doses (5-15 mg) it is advisable to consult your doctor if you are going to use serrapeptase for more than 4-6 weeks.
Can I take magnesium every day? Magnesium Apr 30, 2020
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Magnesium intake at 420 mg is the recommended daily allowance for adult men. Definitely a part of it is covered by food. Magnesium intake in the form of a supplement greater than 500 mg is desirable only when there is a known deficiency or at the suggestion of a health professional for a specific reason e.g. cramps. Magnesium overdose is not desirable especially if there are health problems such as e.g. heart or renal.
Can I take vitamins and omega 3 together? Vitamins Omega 3 Apr 30, 2020
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You can do this combination, but it is better to choose a supplement that contains both, that is suitable for daily intake, in order to avoid any overdose in ingredients by taking many different supplements.
Can garlic supplements worsen indigestion? Garlic Apr 30, 2020
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Garlic can cause discomfort in people with known stomach sensitivity. Garlic supplements in tablets or with kyolic technology are recommended in these cases, to avoid discomfort and definitely take after a meal, with a full stomach.
I'm looking for an enzyme supplement without amylase. But to contain all other enzymes. Digestive Enzymes Apr 30, 2020
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All the combinations of enzymes for digestion in our dietary supplements contain amylase. There are options without amylase in the following categories:
1. Individual enzymes for digestion of proteins (proteases) e.g. serapeptase, natokinase, bromelain, papain
2. Individual enzyme for digestion of carbohydrates e.g. lactase
but they still do not contain the other enzymes that you want to be normally combined.
He may be given 5HTP for the treatment of a 52-year-old man who passed leukemia 27 years ago, suffered a brain aneurysm 4 years ago and underwent surgery, but occasionally has high blood pressure. 5-HTP Apr 10, 2020
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Be sure to consult your doctor before taking 5-HTP as in this case there is a burdened health history. You can try a dietary supplement with B-complex vitamins or probiotics or lactium protein.
I'm interested in getting ganoderma, but I decided to find out first. In one article I read that powdered ganoderma has been linked to severe liver inflammation and toxicity. Ganoderma Apr 10, 2020
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Concerns about the toxicity of the species to which it belongs and the ganoderma are related to the consumption of mushrooms in the form of raw food or raw powder. Where there is no knowledge about their composition. For this reason, it is best to prefer ganoderma supplements that have undergone special treatment to remove all of these ingredients and in which only beneficial substances such as β-glucans have been isolated and preserved.