Questions on taking various supplements
 

I have been suffering from a polyneuropathy for over a year and a half. I suffer from great pain and sensatiosn in my legs mainly. My neuro has never spoken to me about supplements but i have been discovering their beneffits through reading articles on the internet. I am taking some drugs. Imuran because my neuropathy is related to some autoimmune issue and novotiral, because i also suffer from hypothiroydism. I have taken two IVIG infussions, so i guess it is still circulating in my blood. I take Methyl b12 (5000 mcg a day). I am planning to take more supplements because i have read about their beneffits. So i would like to ask you if you think taking so many things won't be harmful for my body, my liver or my kidneys in particular. I am planning to take:

Omega 3
Acethyl l carnitine
Folic acid
Lipoic acid
Magnesium

I would like some guidance on how to take them (dosage) cause i am a complete newbie in the topic. If you think i should take any other supplement as well or that i should eliminate any of the above, tell me please.

Monica

I would start slowly...
 

See if you get response to Omega-3,
and B12, folic acid and B6. There is an RX called Metanx...you might have it
in Mexico. Has all 3 in activated forms in it.

Sometimes this is all that is needed.

Hypothyroid people, often have low zinc. Zinc and selenium are required to
convert thyroid hormone T4 to T3. Your product has some T3 mixed in, but it is mostly T4. If you do not eat foods high in magnesium like nuts, then some orally helps with the Omega-3s.

If the first things do not work, then you can add the others in your list.
Acetyl-carnitine
R-lipoic acid

Omega-3s are very important, as they repair the insulation of nerves.

If you have normal kidney functions now, there is no problem taking magnesium or zinc. If you have kidney damage and know this already, you need medical supervision.

Here is the website for Metanx:
www.metanx.com
Of course you can buy these ingredients. This product is RX because of the high folate level in it.

Thank you Mrs D. I am going to do it the way you suggested. I was just wondering what the correct dosage of each would be and if i am supossed to eat them with meals or before them. Thank you

suggestion
 

The Omega-3s should be done with food. They are oils and not drugs, and
are absorbed like food.

If you do the B12 separately, it should be on an empty stomach.
The Metanx then should be done that way.

If you buy the B6, folic acid separately, and magnesium, they can be
taken with or without food.

Just an other question Mrs. D. how much vitamin b6 should i take? I have read in other posts that b6 can also lead to nerve damage. Considering that i eat tuna fish and other foods with a high percentage of b6, how much should i take in the supplements?? Thank you:)

I would also like to know about how much fish oil pills daily should be taken? I have 1200mg pills. Also on Dr Oz he was talking about cod liver oil and how it has omegas and vitamin a and d. Any thoughts? Sorry to ask on your post. Hope your feeling better.

Monica...
 

I don't know what you have in Mexico.

A B-complex 50mg should be the max you need. That is 50mg of the Bs and 400mcg of folic acid in this country.

You can go up to 800mcg of folic separately.
1mg methyl B12
up to 50mg of B6 daily.

But I don't know what you have there, so you will have to scout around.

I have started a B6 thread on this forum...it is near the top of this page.

be careful with Cod Liver oil....
 

There is a small amount of fish oil in a cod liver oil cap, but not much.

Cod liver oil is high in A and D. Picking a version that will not give too much Vit A is important. All the brands vary. One cannot increase the fish oil portion without getting too much A. Too much Vit A leads to osteoporosis, and
increased CSF in the brain (fluid pressure). For the average person, cod liver oil is not a good choice IMO. You can get the D3 inexpensively now separately and fish oil is safer to use.

Regular fishoils do not have A and D in them. I prefer these.

1 gram capsule of fish oil has about 120mg EPA and 100mg DHA in it. (they vary)
You can buy these stronger, enteric coated, etc.
There are all kinds.
Start with one regular to see how it agrees with you. The enteric coated ones are often double strength but not always.

If you are seriously deficient you need about 3 regulars a day with food.

Hi. Thanks I was not planning on the cod liver oil. I just saw it on Dr Oz. Ok so I have 1200mg fish oil pills there coated so no fish taste. So it says take 1 or 2 twice a day. So what should I start with and how do you know if your really lacking?What did you mean about tolerate?Can they make you ill?Thanks

daniella:
 

What brand do you have there?

It always helps if you give complete info, so I can answer you.
On your label should be a Nutritional chart, saying exactly what you are
getting.

I'd start at one a day with food.

Always start slow and see what happens.
I'd guess you are very depleted, given your history. So it will take time
to show up with benefits.