ADBB Vitamin Club Conversation Thread

[biogeek]

Re: ADBB Vitamin Club Converstion Thread~ week of Jan. 21

SG, I wouldn't worry about taking an omega 9 supplement. First of all, it's not an essential fatty acid like omega 3 & 6. This means that our bodies can make omega 9 & not the other two omegas. When we eat unsaturated fat, our bodies can convert parts of that to omega 9. There are several different fats that are considered omega 9, the most common oleic acid from olive oil as well as other monounsaturated fats. There's another type that comes from rapeseed oil, but I can't remember what it's called. I think my various nutrition professors would be happy of how much I've remembered over the years.

We take quite a bit of omega 3 to compensate for all the meat we eat and to help promote cardiovascular health. As a side note, I personally believe it has helped me with my psoriasis as my entire face, neck, upper chest were covered with red, blotchy sores and silver scales. I hardly have any patches anymore & stopped taking medications on a daily basis for over a year. Every once in awhile, I get too stressed out and have a flare-up, but it doesn't last as long as it used to. Thank goodness!!!

P.S.---I've taken my evening supplements!

[sallyseachange]

Re: ADBB Vitamin Club Converstion Thread~ week of Jan. 21

Silly... as you see Bio has given you a far better (and spot on) answer than I ever could've (omega 3 vs. omega 6)!! Thank you Bio!
I tend to read things and then forget the exact science behind them... I just remember what I should, or should not, assimilate. Surely I need supplements for poor memory.... Anyone know any???

[jimmie 48]

Re: ADBB Vitamin Club Converstion Thread~ week of Jan. 21

poor memory.... i see the dixcussion for the day! lol
give me some of that too!

i certainly remembered to take my echinachea this morning on an empty stomach. vits will have to happen later after this brunch things is over.

[jimmie 48]

Re: ADBB Vitamin Club Converstion Thread~ week of Jan. 21

herbs for memory. i'm no expert but i found this as ingredients to an herbal supplement.

Ginko Biloba : memory herb to Improves brain circulation, helping to increase the supply of oxygen and nutrients. Helps the body eliminate free radicals. Improves memory, alertness, clarity, depression and apathy in some people.

Ginger : Improve memory and blood circulation to all parts of the body and brain. Helping to increase the supply of nutrients to the brain.

Ginseng : Improves mental sharpness, performance and attention span to improve memory. Improves motor co-ordination. Reduces fatigue and increases to physical and mental stress. Also improves stamina.

Hawthorn : Key in removing atherosclerotic plaques, strengthens capillaries and provides antioxidant protection to tissue against free radicals. Improve heart output and strength and increases oxygen supply to brain carry important nutrients for neurotransmitter development

[HeidiE]

Re: ADBB Vitamin Club Converstion Thread~ week of Jan. 21

I will beg out of here obviously this is not where I belong with my one lonely vitamin ..you guys take all those for me good luck I will stick with eating food thanks!!! I had no idea people took this much stuff ...sounds like George Jetson!!!

no wonder the supplement industry is a rich one!

[sallyseachange]

Re: ADBB Vitamin Club Converstion Thread~ week of Jan. 21

Gee thanks Jimmie!!

Glad to see ginger's on that list! Just love ginger. But... "Ginko Bilboa"??? Sounds like something Sylvester Stallone might take!

Oooops no... sorry Sylvester... it was Biloba not Bilboa. See? I need some... couldn't even remember the name, when typing this post!

[sillygirl]

Re: ADBB Vitamin Club Converstion Thread~ week of Jan. 21

I love to say that, Ginko Biloba! It sounds so cool!

[sillygirl]

Re: ADBB Vitamin Club Converstion Thread~ week of Jan. 21

Last night!

[biogeek]

Re: ADBB Vitamin Club Converstion Thread~ week of Jan. 21

I took my vitamins, too!

[sillygirl]

Re: ADBB Vitamin Club Converstion Thread~ week of Jan. 21

I took my vitamins, too!

And I just had breakfast at Jaimaca Bay Inn! it was goooood!

[jimmie 48]

Re: ADBB Vitamin Club Converstion Thread

i absolutely forgot to take the echinachea this morning so i'll have to get that in right before bedtime when my stomach will be at the most empty point. maybe i'll jus skip it for the day.

will go get my vitamins right now.

[biogeek]

Re: ADBB Vitamin Club Converstion Thread~ week of Jan. 21

And I just had breakfast at Jaimaca Bay Inn! it was goooood!

I am SOOOOOOO jealous!!!!!!!!

[jimmie 48]

Re: ADBB Vitamin Club Converstion Thread

i get a daily article from sparkpeople. this mornings article is quite lengthy so i won't past all of it it, but i'll leave the link. the article cautions about using herbs because they are not regulated the same as vitamins/minerals.

http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/...les.asp?id=506



Guide to Herbal Supplements

Learn the Truth About these Top Sellers
-- By Becky Hand, Licensed & Registered Dietitian
To reduce health risks when choosing and using herbal supplements:

• Always tell your doctor if you are taking herbs. Herbs can interact with other medications causing serious side effects.
• Do not self-treat serious medical conditions with medicinal herbs.
• Do not take herbal supplements if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. There is no way to determine what level of herbs may harm a fetus or nursing infant.
• Do not give herbal products to children under 3 years of age. Always check with your child’s pediatrician first.
• Only purchase herbal supplements that display an expiration (or use-by) date, as well as a lot or batch number.
• The herbal supplement should state which part of the plant was used to make the product, such as root, leaf, or blossom.
• If a blend of ingredients is used in the herbal supplement, the label should list the individual ingredients as well as the amount of each.
• Although not required, the supplement should indicate the type of solvent used when processing the herb.

[sallyseachange]

Re: ADBB Vitamin Club Converstion Thread

Took mine too!

[cincywbbw]

Re: ADBB Vitamin Club Converstion Thread

I have been taking the centrim silver, I also have a womans type muti vitamin from walmart, dont know if I should take that in addition or not.