Yes, it is possible.
More than 2,000 mg a day can be too much, apparently.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Omega-3 -- Good News, Few Risks
So, after I posted about Omega-3 fatty acids for kids yesterday, I wondered about any risks.
Here's a report from WebMD about Omega-3 fatty acids.
The short answer is: very limited risk. Lots of positive benefits.
And: ASK your doctor about appropriate dosing. I took it at my doctor's direction about a year ago and lowered my triglycerides by 10 points over 6 months. Good news for me!
So, be wise -- but eat more fish and get more Omega-3 into your diet. It's good for your heart!
Here's a report from WebMD about Omega-3 fatty acids.
The short answer is: very limited risk. Lots of positive benefits.
And: ASK your doctor about appropriate dosing. I took it at my doctor's direction about a year ago and lowered my triglycerides by 10 points over 6 months. Good news for me!
So, be wise -- but eat more fish and get more Omega-3 into your diet. It's good for your heart!
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
Vitamin C and B12 to avoid a VIRUS
yep!
My daughter, then my wife had a respiratory virus this week.
As soon as we returned from the doctor, I took a dose of Vitamin C and a B12.
I took 2-3 Vitamin C doses (500 mg) a day and one b12 each morning.
My wife also got sick -- but I have remained reasonably fine. A little minor congestion -- but nothing like what they are experiencing.
My daughter, then my wife had a respiratory virus this week.
As soon as we returned from the doctor, I took a dose of Vitamin C and a B12.
I took 2-3 Vitamin C doses (500 mg) a day and one b12 each morning.
My wife also got sick -- but I have remained reasonably fine. A little minor congestion -- but nothing like what they are experiencing.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Fish Oil
YUCK!
it works, it seems, to help with cholesterol
But just before a run (and that was my mistake) I took some this weekend.
and the burps burned. and my stomach strained.
ouch.
Take it with a meal and give yourself some time to absorb before you exercise.
it works, it seems, to help with cholesterol
But just before a run (and that was my mistake) I took some this weekend.
and the burps burned. and my stomach strained.
ouch.
Take it with a meal and give yourself some time to absorb before you exercise.
Friday, January 21, 2011
b12 for weight loss
i've taken b12 in pill form off and on for energy -- if i have a particularly long night and i'm tired in the morning, a b12 can help me pep up for the morning.
but i saw an ad in the paper recently promising b12 injections that helped you lose weight... is the energy boost also helping me burn calories? maybe so.
i know it helps in 30 minutes or so after I take it in terms of feeling "up" and ready for my day.
but i saw an ad in the paper recently promising b12 injections that helped you lose weight... is the energy boost also helping me burn calories? maybe so.
i know it helps in 30 minutes or so after I take it in terms of feeling "up" and ready for my day.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Hair Loss and Vitamins
What vitamins help with hair loss?
I've been taking Biotin for this purpose -- 1 in the morning and 1 at night. It seems to help. Also, I noticed that there is biotin in the Nioxin shampoo I use to help my scalp -- Nioxin does NOT claim to grow hair -- it does claim to create healthy scalp conditions which can enable hair growth. I think it is helping my hair look thicker and fuller, which is helpful when your hairline is receding.
I've been taking Biotin for this purpose -- 1 in the morning and 1 at night. It seems to help. Also, I noticed that there is biotin in the Nioxin shampoo I use to help my scalp -- Nioxin does NOT claim to grow hair -- it does claim to create healthy scalp conditions which can enable hair growth. I think it is helping my hair look thicker and fuller, which is helpful when your hairline is receding.
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