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| B 12 tablets |
100 to 1000 mcg. |
once a day. |
Prevents pernicious anemia. Some adults starting in their 30s and most adults over 50 yrs. old have impaired absorption of B-12. B-12 decreases age related hearing loss. B-12 is needed for formation of normal cells. B-12 deficiency in the brain slows the thinking process, impairs memory, recall and concentration. Shortages of B12 can produce mood swings and psychiatric problems.
| Chromium Picolinate |
200 mcg. |
1 to 5 tablets a day |
Increases the penetration of glucose into cells. Helps in insulin metabolism.
| Folic acid |
0.8 mg to 5 mg |
once a day |
Necessary for the formation of red blood cells and protein synthesis. Decreases hemocysteine and may significantly reduce the risk of Alzheimer‘s. Also prevents neurologic birth defects. Helps prevent colon cancer and improves memory. (excess may mask a vitamin B 12 deficiency).
| EPA Fish Oil (Omega 3 fatty acids) |
1200 mg. |
2 to 6 a day |
Good for protecting the heart, guards against arthritis, and Crohn”s disease,
and it might act as an antidepressant as well. Prevents hardening of the arteries and can lower triglyceride levels by an average of 26% (4 to 6 caps. a day).
| Glucosamine/Chondroitin |
500mg/400mg |
3 a day for treatment. |
Rebuilds the cartilage between bone joints. Results can take up to 15 months. People over 50 should use Glucosamine/Chondroitin prophylacticly to prevent joint problems as you age. 3-year studies have shown it prevents the narrowing of the knee joint bones. Chondroitin is derived from shellfish, if you are allergic to shellfish do not use it.
| Lecithin capsules |
1200 mg |
1 or 2 a day |
Protects the stomach from the irritating effects of NISADs e.g. Motrin.
| Melatonin |
taken at dark. |
200 mcg. to 3.0 mg. at night |
Melatonin taken by people with low melatonin levels (usually people older than 50), taken 2 hours before bed time allows you to fall asleep faster and if you get up during the night, it allows you to get back to sleep faster.
Helps prevent macular degeneration, cataract formation and possibly cancer prevention. Studies suggest lutein may prevent clogging of neck arteries that can lead to stroke.
Magnesium
Recommended daily magnesium intake is 320 mg. For women and 420 mg for men. To insure adequate magnesium levels take 400 mg. for women and 500 mg for men
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