What do you know about Chromium Picolinate?
What do you know about Chromium Picolinate?
Chromium Picolinate is sold over the counter as a nutritional supplement. Chromium works with insulin in assisting cells to take in glucose and release energy. When chromium is lacking, the effectiveness of insulin is lessened and glucose tolerance is impaired. Deficiency is rare except in people who must...
My husband recently had a valve replacement. Are all lettuces equally high in vitamin K?
My husband recently had a valve replacement. He will be taking Coumadin for the rest of his life. I read your helpful info on vitamin K, but have one more question - are all lettuces equally high in vitamin K? He has been told he can eat some foods as long as it is...
My doctor father wants me to take a high dose vitamin C supplement. Isn’t it dangerous?
My father, a general practitioner doctor who (in my opinion) tends to overmedicate, wants me to take this high dose vitamin C supplement. If I remember correctly, he recommends 50 milligrams a day. Isn't it dangerous to take such a high dose? Thanks.
The RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance) for Vitamin C is 90 milligrams per...
I was pregnant and was not about to take any chances with high vitamin C.
I was pregnant when the issue first came up---about a year ago and believe me, I was not about to take any chances. The high vitamin C dependency makes sense. I know my dad. Any opinion that is not his will be questioned immediately! Thanks again.
During pregnancy, the risk of birth defects rises steadily...
How effective and safe are Chromium Picolinate and Fenfluramine as appetite suppressants?
How effective and safe are Chromium Picolinate and Fenfluramine as appetite suppressants?
Chromium Picolinate is sold over the counter as a nutritional supplement. Chromium works with insulin in assisting cells to take in glucose and release energy. Chromium Picolinate has not been shown to cause weight loss and its ability to improve insulin effectiveness has...
Where can I find a dietitian who is smart about vitamin supplements?
Where can I find a dietitian who is smart about vitamin supplements?
The Nutrition in Complementary Care dietetic practice group of the American Dietetic Association has an interest in the role of alternative herbal, vitamin and mineral therapies in improving health and preventing disease. Their Find a Comp Care Nutritionist feature will help you locate...
My daughter who is 14 is an ovo-lacto vegetarian and developed cracks in the corners of her mouth.
My daughter who is 14, is an ovo-lacto vegetarian. I support this and between the two of us, we try to make sure she receives the nutrients she needs. She has been eating this way for about 4 months.
Recently she has developed cracks in the corners of her mouth. My older daughter had the...
How about daily 400 IU of vitamin E for hair loss?
How about daily 400 IU of vitamin E for hair loss?
The Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) of vitamin E is 10 milligrams for the adult male and 8 milligrams for the adult female. Your RDA of vitamin E can be achieved without supplements by eating plant oils (vegetable oil, margarine, salad dressings), dark green and...
I am doing a practical period in a zoo in Europe. There is a problem with some birds because they die of too much iron.
I am doing a practical period in a zoo in Europe. There is a problem with some of their birds because they die of too much iron in their liver. We want to feed the birds a diet that is low in iron. Their diet consists of many different kinds of fruit, perhaps you...
I fractured some bones. Other than a balanced diet and 3 glasses of milk a day should I be taking anything else?
Hi, I have just fractured my radius and my patella other than a balanced diet and 3 glasses of milk a day should I be taking anything else? I am a 32-year-old male in good health.
So sorry to hear about your broken forearm and kneecap. I imagine your arm and affected leg are both...