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Originally Posted by mrsd
do not have adequate training to counsel on vitamins/supplements.
I never read the % portion of the labels. They typically are meaningless, and mostly just alarm people.
The % are based loosely on the RDA --and even now most
research people believe that our RDA is very antiquated and out of date.
The average dose for thiamine is 100mg 3 times a day for
neuropathies, or for those who consume alcohol. Thiamine is very benign in high doses. I am unaware of using it with morphine for what you are intending.
As an example, B12 %s can show up on labels in the 100,000's ranges. Very little oral B12 is actually absorbed, but that label scares off many people who really need it.
The only B you need to watch is B6... don't go over 50mg a day on that one.
Keep this link:
http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/
It has the most up to date information on nutrients on the web.
And I do not think that pharmacist is going to call anyone.
That answer is just to placate you.
You can call that manufacturer however...I've done several different ones many many times! ; |
Good post. There is a lot of misinformation out there, so you need to find a reputable site for guidance. And that is easier said than done, as so many web sites have a hidden agenda in what they recommend. Same with testing.
My daughter has severe ME and takes a lot of supplements. She has researched a lot to find what is really recommended, doses and so on.
There are many traps. For instance, while a certain item may be well recommended in general, there may be good and useless versions.
my daughter has bought a capsule maker for about $9, and will now buy some items in bulk and package them herself. Saves a HUGE amount of $$. you also avoid ingesting the fillers that are used.
Anyway, she suggests these two sites as ones she has found to be well worth a look.
http://search.lef.org/search/default.aspx?s=1&QUERY=b12
http://www.iherb.com/
You must really try to find what a trusted site says is a daily dose, and ignore what is on the packages in retail outlets.