My supplements i'm taking after reading some of Dr Atkins book

[TnFireman]

Hey guys i'm extremely new to this diet and was wondering if these supplements have helped you all tremedously any feedback would be awesome thanks.

Multi vitamin- Centrium silver
5-hydroxy tryptophan for depression
L-taurine
500 mg l-glutamine
L-carnitine 1500mg
chromium 1000 mg
B-12
Magnesium
also is there anything else i need or is tis good enough just need a lil advice thanks.

[Georgiana]

Re: My supplements i'm taking after reading some of Dr Atkins book

I would not take supplements for depression (5-HTP) or blood pressure (L-taurine, which is a diuretic) unless told to do so by a doctor.

L-glutamine is said to help with sugar cravings that are not controlled by ketosis. I never took it.

L-carnitine plays a role in transporting fatty acids into the mitochondria. Beef and pork are rich in carnitine. Unless you are carnitine-deficient, the supplement will not help you.

Chromium also plays a role in fat metabolism. As with L-carnitine, unless you chromium-deficient, taking a supplement will probably not help you.

I assume you want to take B-12 for depression. Again, I would discuss this with a doctor, especially if you are taking any other medication.

The magnesium, I guess, is for hypertension and/or insomnia. Check with your doctor if you need to supplement with magnesium.