Mery, Here is what I am taking. It took me a very, very long time to compile this so I am done in for today. But here it is:
Multi (Basic Nutrients IV with iron, copper, iodine) (6 pills)
Brand: Thorne Research Dose: Vcaps
Reason: Contains 1st dose active B's, Trace Minerals (iron, zinc, copper, iodine*, chromium, vanadium), A
Notes: *(l am intolerant to iodine but taking with Gingkogold), low protein consumption need iron, I am low in copper, chromium, vanadium
Copper Picolinate (1 pill)
Brand: Thorne Research Dose: 2mg Vcaps
Reason: Hyperthyroid, Hypochlorhydria, Skin and Blood Vessel Health, Bone Health
Notes: Multi Vitamin Use is Linked to Osteoporosis (I believe due to low copper)
Pregnenolone (1 pill)
Brand: Country Life Dose: 30mg Vcaps
Reason: Brain function, Progesterone (ward off hormonal cancer)
Notes: Higher dose causes water retention
DHEA (3 pills)
Brand: Trimedica Dose: 25mg Caps (75mg/day)
Reason: Constant low blood sugar/panic attacks, Blood Pressure, Focus/Energy
Notes: Must Be Divided dose (to keep in system 24 hours); lower dose does not work for me
Cruciferous Vegetable Extract (1 pill)
Brand: Life Extension Dose: Caps
Reason: Ward off hormonal cancer
Notes: Contains DIM & I3C, sulfur source
Vitamin D3 (1-2 pills)
Brand: Superior Source Dose: 5000mg Sub-lingual (7000mg/day)
Reason: VDR genetic defect, Bones, Muscles, Sleep, Ward off Hormonal Cancers, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Regulates methylation enzymes
Notes: I take TWO 3 days/week to total 50,000mg/week. This gives optimal lab readings and urinary ph. Less and I dont absorb enough calcium. More and I absorb too much and can get a UTI (life threatening if you have high blood pressure)
Cal-Mag Citrate, 1:1 Ratio (6 pills, more as needed)
Brand: Soloray Dose: 1000mg Caps
Reason: Blood pressure, Bones, Muscles, Sleep
Notes: Vitamin D Receptor genetic defect; Cal-Mag causes a 30 point drop in b.p. (but b.p. rises soon after w/o DHEA)
Vitamin K-2 (1 pill)
Brand: Now Foods Dose: 100mcg Vcaps
Reason: Ward off hormonal cancer, Bone/Vascular Health*
Notes: *Needed for calcium to enter bone rather than clog arteries
Basic B Complex (1 pill)
Brand: Thorne Research Dose: Vcaps
Reason: Methylation (bypasses all broken genes)
Note: All active Bs
Folate Metafolin (methylfolate) (1 pill)
Brand: Solgar Dose: 800mcg Tabs
Reason: Methylation, Methylation in Brain
Notes: 5 were no more effective than 1 for me
Methyl B-12 (1 sublingual)
Brand: Jarrow Dose: 5000mcg Sublingual
Reason: Methylation, Methylation in Brain
Notes: 2 were no more effective than 1 for me
P-5-P (Coenzymated B-6) (1 pill)
Brand: Source Naturals Dose: 100mg Tabs
Reason: Kidney Protect, Lower Homocysteine
Notes: 50mg worked as well, but this is kidney protective so since I can tolerate it, more is better. Shortness of breath when I ran out of this (but could have been iron shortage as welllow ferritin but Hemoglobin level fine).
TMG (2 pills)
Brand: Now Foods Dose 1000mg Tabs (2x/day)
Reason: Methylation. Those who get the most TMG through diet get 2g/day.
Notes: Can cause nausea (only if taken with adrenal supplement for me)
Omega-3 (3-6 pills)
Brand: Kroger Dose: 3g/day except during allergy season: 9g/day
Reason: Nerve Health (myelin sheath), Prevent allergy cytokine eproduction, Brain Happiness
Notes: 9g/day makes my brain effervesce like Vicks Vaporub was applied!
Ester-C (2 pills)
Brand: American Health Dose: 1000mg Caps (2000mg/day)
Reason: Water-soluble Anti-oxidant, strength / immunity / longevity, Homocysteine protection*
Notes: *this dose protects against homocysteine
Vitamin E (d-alpha-tocopherol) (1 pill)
Brand: Country Life Dose: 1000IU Softgels
Reason: Oil-soluble Anti-oxidant, Protection from allergy induced free radicals, Heart Health, strength / immunity / longevity, Homocysteine protection*
Notes: (I have taken this form & dose for 35 years for protection from cytokines due to allergies) *800mg protects against homocysteine
Vitamin E (gamma-tocopherol + 200mcg selenium) (0-1 pill)
Brand: Soloray Dose: 300mg Softgels
Reason: Anti-cancer
Selenium (1 pill)
Brand: Now Foods Dose: 200mcg Caps
Reason: Anti-oxidant , Protects Thyroid, Ward off hormonal cancers, strength / Iimmunity / longevity
Alpha Lipoic Acid (1 pill)
Brand: Now Foods Dose: 100mg Vcaps
Reason: Oil & Water-soluble anti-oxidant, also contains sulfur (methylation), anti-cancer, strength / Iimmunity / longevity
Notes: Cannot tolerate more, it greatly reduces blood sugar
Ubiquinol (1 pill)
Brand: Doctors Best Dose: 50mg Softgels
Reason: Anti-oxidant, Heart Health, Periodontal Health, Energy
Notes: Cannot break down ubiquinone
Olive Leaf (1 pill)
Brand: Soloray Dose: 1g. Tabs
Reason: Kills pathogens*, makes my veins feel more peaceful (vasodilation?), polyphenol anti-oxidants
Notes: *Needed due to hypochlorhydria; does not affect blood pressure significantly
Ginkgo (1 pill)
Brand: Natures Way Ginkgold Dose: 120mg Tabs
Reason: Brain inflammation (right side due to iodine use)
Notes: Significantly increases neural circulation (proven and I can feel it).
Potassium Gluconate (1 ts.)
Brand: Now Foods Dose: 500 mg (1 ts)
Reason: Blood Pressure
Notes: Lowers b.p. last 5 points. I stir into Vitamin Water.
Aged Garlic Extract (1 pill)
Brand: Wakunaga Kyolic, Formula 109 (w/batto) Dose: 400mg Caps
Reason: Blood Pressure, Fibrin, methylation (cysteine), immunity, anti-cancer
Notes: Little effect on blood pressure.
Milk Thistle (1-2 pills (1/3 dose))
Brand: Eclectic Institute Dose: 600mg Caps (if you take 6)
Reason: Liver Protection*, inhibits cytokines (erases joint pain) caused by lack of sleep
Notes: useful while experimenting with supplements, also DHEA can enlarge liver
The rest are merely in my arsenal and I take when needed or desired:
Phosphatidyl Serine (1 pill)
Brand: Source Naturals Dose: 100mg (also contains phosphatidyl choline
Reason: Methyl cycle
Notes: Prescribed by my doctor (I am not always compliant)
Dibencozide (1 pill)
Brand: Country Life Dose: 3g. Sublingual
Reason: Kreb Cycle. My uMMA was ok, so dont think I need this.
Notes: Contains folic acidwould need to find a new brand.
Slippery Elm (1-2 pills)
Brand: Now Foods Dose: 800mg Caps
Reason: Protects stomach from so many pills, stomach pain / nausea
Notes: Sometimes I take to ward off problems sometimes just dont need it
Mastic Gum (1 pill)
Brand: Jarrow Formulas Dose: 500mg Caps
Reason: Stomach pain (strong)
Notes: I only take this if Slippery Elm cant do the job
Rhodiola (1 pill)
Brand: Eclectic Institute Dose: 500mg Caps
Reason: Increase glycogen stores (maintain blood sugar across stressor), Peaceful under stress. Adrenal assist.
Notes: Very noticeable mothers little helper pill for me. Neither Ashwaghanda nor Schizandra did anything for me.
Benfotiamine (1 pill)
Brand: Doctors Best Dose: 150mg Caps
Reason: Protects Kidneys, Blueberries & tea destroy B1 but not this.
Burdock (1 pill)
Brand: Eclectic Institute Dose: 500mg Caps
Reason: Sulfur (methylation), anti-cancer, mucilaginous (sooth stomach), de-tox
Notes: Love this but often run out
Ipriflavone (1-2 pills)
Brand: Now Foods Dose: 300mg Caps
Reason: Bone Mass (proven effective)
Notes: Took daily before hormone replacement then trailed off
Adrenal Glandular (1-2 pills, not at once)
Brand: Nutricology Dose: 300mg Vcaps
Reason: Undeserved Low Blood Sugar Attacks, Adrenals
Notes: Needed only if exposed to a DHEA-blocker or during allergy season. (I take it if I start to get low blood sugar only)
D'Pantothenic Acid (1 pill)
Brand: Natural Factors Dose: 250mg Caps
Reason: Adrenals
Notes: Allergy Season
D-Mannose (as specified on label)
Brand: Now Foods Dose: 500mg Caps
Reason: UTI
Notes: If needed. (A UTI could kill me with my bllod pressure)
CranRX (as specified on label)
Brand: Natures Way Dose: 500mg Vcaps
Reason: UTI
Notes: if needed (B.P.)
Melatonin (1 pill)
Brand: Natrol Dose: 3mg
Reason: Sleep, relax
Notes: As needed for stress (rare). Didnt like timed-release.
Astragalus (1 pill)
Brand: Now Dose: 500mg
Reason: Infections
Notes: Increases T-cells, I am not sure what is a good dose
Oreganol (Oil of Oregano) (1 pill)
Brand: North American Herb & Spice Co., Dose: 140mg Softgels, Triple Strength
Reason: Infections
Notes: Kills everything, even gram negative bacteria
Zinc (1 pill)
Brand: Soloray Dose: 75mg Cap
Reason: colds (barrier method), acne
I am also taking a low dose injectable pellet estrogen. This is only recent and the dose is too low to have any effect that I can perceive so far. I was supposed to dial down my DHEA but could not (due to allergy season!
And now flea control products!)
I use CP Serum (liquid copper) from skinbiology.com a few drops a day (the tiny bottle lasts forever) and it made a patch of crepey skin (copper deficient) on my neck turn back to normal skin (within very little time - maybe a week).
I eat an egg every day (methionine). I love sulfur-containing supplements).
I eat a low protein diet (40-80g / day).
Fish is my primary protein source.
There is little junk food I will eat it has to have something in it that my body thinks is redeeming (no doughnuts, chips, pop, etc, but yes to chocolate and ginger and raw nuts, etc).
I eat naked food (the salt and chemicals are in the sauce).
I choose foods as free of chemicals as possible
I try to avoid chemicals in life (nothing scented, no dryer sheets, no cleaning chemicals, no medicines, etc).
You might be interested to know there are these other choices for allergy that work for me:
Spirulina (20 pills)
Brand: Whole Foods Dose: 500mg/Tab)
Reason: allergies will clear sinusses
Notes: It seemed a lot og pills to me.
Nettle (5-6 pills)
Brand: New Chapter Histamine Take Care Dose: 100mg Cherry Lozenges
Reason: Allergies will clear sinuses
Notes: Nettle can cause low blood sugar and I had a lot of problems with this when I took it, but then I did next allergy season when I did not.
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(You know I spent a lot of time formating that in Word and no matter what it turns out looking like an unruly pile of text).
Rydra