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Old 08-16-2008, 10:42 PM
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Here is a possible link:
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/art...gi?artid=46839

I'm not familiar with this subject and can only speak very generally.

I have heard folks mention taking Inositol for things like anxiety, OCD, and ADHD and doing so successfully.

The health concerns you have mentioned, from what I know and have heard about, might benefit from B vitamin intake.

I do know that there are other nutrients/supplements...maybe fatty acids??? that might benefit the health concerns you have listed and hopefully someone with knowledge in this area will come forward. For example, I think zinc can help alleviate acne.
http://www.nutritional-supplements-h...-for-acne.html

I do think PCOS/acne/insulin resistence are all related. Chromium Piccolate might be of help with the insulin resistence. From what I have heard, basically everyone can take 200 mcgs. safely. Those with insulin resistence often take more. It is not uncommon for folks with concerns to take 400-500 mcgs. There is a separate site here (look under "diabetes"). It covers insulin resitence/diabetes/metabolic syndrome.

I know that I have benefited from taking a B50 supplement and many of my friends have also felt better taking this supplement. It is sort of a multi-B formula and my guess is, you wont go wrong taking it. In addition, I personally take extra B12...which I have been hearing is almost across the board recommended for folks over 50.

I do hope you are working closely with your doctor re: your medical issues. I'm sure he or she will want to run tests... I do think its important that if you haven't gone already, that you go as soon as you are able.

So many have benefitted from adding supplements to their daily routine and because of this, I think you are wise to explore your nutritional needs.
Here is a good book to check out at the library or review at your local health food store:
http://www.amazon.com/Prescription-N...ref=pd_sim_b_3
Also check out a book by Mary Shoman on the proper diet to eat with hypothyroidism...another great one to get from the library.

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