Supplements

fawn · 03-02-2008, 02:09 PM

Frequently, I advise folks to purchase high quality supplements. While I have favorite brands and opinions about such, it doesn't always fit the expectations or price range of other members here. To see if your supplement is what it states, I have found a resource to share with you. ConsumerLab.com - independent tests of herbal, vitamin, and mineral supplements They are a non-profit company that examines all kinds of supplements and food products for their purity and whether what's on the label is what's in the bottle. In other words, you want to buy co q 10 - are there contaminants in it (which consumerlab looked for) and is the amount represented to be present of the actual active ingredient in there. They report companies that pass as well as fail. You can check them out free and if you find it useful can take out a year's subscription for about $20/yr which gives you access to all their reviews. Also a good source for information.
My pro-biotic checked out by the way for those of you utilizing my advice!

fawn · 03-03-2008, 08:52 AM

bump for anyone interested

lindaokc · 03-03-2008, 08:58 AM

Hey, thanks, Fawn. You always have such good advice, I'm always looking for your posts

I wonder about the different brands of supplements I buy and the purity/strength, etc.
Thinking of taking some nutrition classes at the local college. Got any classes you would recommend? I said THINKING about it....don't know yet. Just wish I had a broader knowledge of nutrition.

pri17cess72 · 03-03-2008, 09:07 AM

Thanks Fawn. I, too, always look for your posts and love to read your wonderful advice.
Going to check out the website.

fawn · 03-03-2008, 11:38 AM

oh thanks girls! You know Linda, I have taken Nutrition 101 at my local community college. The food pyramid is taught. What I would more so recommend for you is to research nutrition counselors in your area and search their web pages looking for speeches and lectures. Nutrition 101 is a basic science class for those looking for the credits in the medical field or looking at becomeing a dietician. Sitting through one of those semesters will do nothing but irritate you I'm sure. One must listen to the same low fat garbage that we are trying to avoid.

Linda, you will learn more browsing the weston price site than anywhere as it is a collaboration of several contributors.

lildragonfly · 03-03-2008, 11:43 AM

Thank you Fawn I have now a better knowledge when at stores searching.

lindaokc · 03-03-2008, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by fawn

oh thanks girls! You know Linda, I have taken Nutrition 101 at my local community college. The food pyramid is taught. What I would more so recommend for you is to research nutrition counselors in your area and search their web pages looking for speeches and lectures. Nutrition 101 is a basic science class for those looking for the credits in the medical field or looking at becomeing a dietician. Sitting through one of those semesters will do nothing but irritate you I'm sure. One must listen to the same low fat garbage that we are trying to avoid.

Linda, you will learn more browsing the weston price site than anywhere as it is a collaboration of several contributors.

Oh gosh, so glad you told me that, Fawn. It really would irritate me. I had no idea they taught the food pyramid <groan>

I belong to the Weston Price foundation and browse the site regularly. I just get frustrated and confused by differing opinions. Trying to find a way to lower my cholesterol for one thing, but not sure my cholesterol needs to be lower

Doc and I disagree on several issues and I just now got on the bio identical hormones she prescribes and don't want to give them up. I don't seem to get along well with Dr's.

txjewel · 03-03-2008, 12:34 PM

Thanks again Fawn for another great post!

girl81 · 03-04-2008, 03:16 AM

The rexall borage oil checked out but no mention of the fish oil. Any thoughts?

Blondie97OK · 03-04-2008, 07:52 AM

That's a handy site to have book marked.

BTW: Got the probiotics, low carb vitamins and the chelated magnesium you recommended yesterday. Took my first dose of probiotic last night and about ready to take my second. Come on good little bacterias.....do your thing!!

fawn · 03-04-2008, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by lindaokc

Oh gosh, so glad you told me that, Fawn. It really would irritate me. I had no idea they taught the food pyramid <groan>

I belong to the Weston Price foundation and browse the site regularly. I just get frustrated and confused by differing opinions. Trying to find a way to lower my cholesterol for one thing, but not sure my cholesterol needs to be lower

Doc and I disagree on several issues and I just now got on the bio identical hormones she prescribes and don't want to give them up. I don't seem to get along well with Dr's.

I know Linda.....it's a hard one. My Dad called the other night freaked out because his cholesterol was 280. He was on a med a few years ago and experienced the 'muscle pain" that was potentiall a side effect. I have him and my step mom on a whole foods plan and just went throught their pantry the other night......they're clean and the pantry's empty

Anyway, my point is, as he was leaving and refusing his Docs Rx for a cholesterol lowering drug (his ratio was like a 3) the doctor said and I quote "YOU'RE GOING TO DIE OF A HEART ATTACK" When I heard that, it took everything I had not to call Kaiser. I was furious! My Dad's side of the family has inherantly high cholesterol through the generations but guess what? NO HEART DISEASE!
I too subscribe to the WAPF. As well, follow Julia Ross, Sally Fallon and Mary Enig. Have my weekly broth on the stove as we speak!

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The rexall borage oil checked out but no mention of the fish oil. Any thoughts?

You know something I just learned is that most fish oils are derived from farmed fish. High bacteria, no omega 3 so I would say research a higher quality fish oil more particularly cod liver oil.

Good going blondie!
And for everyone, I'm glad this site helps you as much as it helps me!

lindaokc · 03-04-2008, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fawn

I too subscribe to the WAPF. As well, follow Julia Ross, Sally Fallon and Mary Enig. Have my weekly broth on the stove as we speak!

You know something I just learned is that most fish oils are derived from farmed fish. High bacteria, no omega 3 so I would say research a higher quality fish oil more particularly cod liver oil

Fawn, are you talking about the mineral broth w/ the chicken bones and vinegar? I love that stuff & make a chicken cabbage soup w/ it that is soooo yummy. Mmmmm

The info on the fish oil is disturbing

fawn · 03-04-2008, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by lindaokc

Fawn, are you talking about the mineral broth w/ the chicken bones and vinegar? I love that stuff & make a chicken cabbage soup w/ it that is soooo yummy. Mmmmm

The info on the fish oil is disturbing

yep! put my ACV in there.....DH came home and said "The house stinks" are you making Menudo?

I don't make menudo and neither of us have even tasted it!

Twoile · 03-05-2008, 05:48 PM

Thank you so very much for all the wonderful info. This is my second visit to LCFriends & first post/question. Would you know of any common reason my nails are no longer strong/able to grow long/flake/etc.....all this is recent....have been LC'g with some falling off the plan at times for about 1yr. Hope you may have some insight, ahh yes some relevent info is that my hair is full & no probs at all. This situation is embarassing as I've always had great nails that I kept well manicured & now....ouch! Thank you for any assistance you may provide.................Twoile/Jeanne

Conure · 07-07-2008, 09:29 PM

Unfortunately, the website charges a fee of 29.95 just to get any information. Is there any other way to get this info without paying so much?

03-02-2008, 02:09 PM	#1
fawn Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 7,043 Gallery: fawn Stats: 210/120 WOE: Eating For Health Start Date: 2/2000	Supplements Frequently, I advise folks to purchase high quality supplements. While I have favorite brands and opinions about such, it doesn't always fit the expectations or price range of other members here. To see if your supplement is what it states, I have found a resource to share with you. ConsumerLab.com - independent tests of herbal, vitamin, and mineral supplements They are a non-profit company that examines all kinds of supplements and food products for their purity and whether what's on the label is what's in the bottle. In other words, you want to buy co q 10 - are there contaminants in it (which consumerlab looked for) and is the amount represented to be present of the actual active ingredient in there. They report companies that pass as well as fail. You can check them out free and if you find it useful can take out a year's subscription for about $20/yr which gives you access to all their reviews. Also a good source for information. My pro-biotic checked out by the way for those of you utilizing my advice! __________________ 210/120 Maintenance It's as simple as removing the refined foods from your life permanently. With that, discover what nature's bounty has to offer organically, seasonally and locally. "The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patient in the care of the human frame, in the diet and in the cause and prevention of disease" Thomas Edison

03-03-2008, 11:38 AM	#5
fawn Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 7,043 Gallery: fawn Stats: 210/120 WOE: Eating For Health Start Date: 2/2000	oh thanks girls! You know Linda, I have taken Nutrition 101 at my local community college. The food pyramid is taught. What I would more so recommend for you is to research nutrition counselors in your area and search their web pages looking for speeches and lectures. Nutrition 101 is a basic science class for those looking for the credits in the medical field or looking at becomeing a dietician. Sitting through one of those semesters will do nothing but irritate you I'm sure. One must listen to the same low fat garbage that we are trying to avoid. Linda, you will learn more browsing the weston price site than anywhere as it is a collaboration of several contributors. Last edited by fawn : 03-03-2008 at 11:39 AM.

03-04-2008, 07:52 AM	#10
Blondie97OK Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 134 Gallery: Blondie97OK Stats: 128.5/130.5/120 WOE: Atkins '72 Start Date: 12/27/07 (third time around)	Thank you Fawn That's a handy site to have book marked. BTW: Got the probiotics, low carb vitamins and the chelated magnesium you recommended yesterday. Took my first dose of probiotic last night and about ready to take my second. Come on good little bacterias.....do your thing!!

03-05-2008, 05:48 PM	#14
Twoile Junior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: formerly MA, now NH Posts: 4 Gallery: Twoile Stats: 325/205/135 WOE: exploring & need assist Start Date: 3/01/08	nutrition & nails Thank you so very much for all the wonderful info. This is my second visit to LCFriends & first post/question. Would you know of any common reason my nails are no longer strong/able to grow long/flake/etc.....all this is recent....have been LC'g with some falling off the plan at times for about 1yr. Hope you may have some insight, ahh yes some relevent info is that my hair is full & no probs at all. This situation is embarassing as I've always had great nails that I kept well manicured & now....ouch! Thank you for any assistance you may provide.................Twoile/Jeanne

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03-03-2008, 08:52 AM	#2
fawn Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 7,043 Gallery: fawn Stats: 210/120 WOE: Eating For Health Start Date: 2/2000	bump for anyone interested

03-03-2008, 08:58 AM	#3
lindaokc MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 1,015 Gallery: lindaokc Stats: 196/156/140? WOE: atkins/learning Start Date: Feb, 07	Hey, thanks, Fawn. You always have such good advice, I'm always looking for your posts I wonder about the different brands of supplements I buy and the purity/strength, etc. Thinking of taking some nutrition classes at the local college. Got any classes you would recommend? I said THINKING about it....don't know yet. Just wish I had a broader knowledge of nutrition.

03-03-2008, 09:07 AM	#4
pri17cess72 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SF Bay Area CA Posts: 2,358 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: pri17cess72 Stats: 187/xxx/130 5'5" WOE: Atkins Start Date: 01/01/2007 Re-Start 01/01/08	Thanks Fawn. I, too, always look for your posts and love to read your wonderful advice. Going to check out the website.

03-03-2008, 11:43 AM	#6
lildragonfly MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Middle TN Posts: 2,111 Gallery: lildragonfly Stats: 18w/10/7-8 WOE: learning my body Start Date: 10/15/07 started Atkins	Thank you Fawn I have now a better knowledge when at stores searching.

03-03-2008, 12:34 PM	#8
txjewel Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 748 Gallery: txjewel WOE: Atkins	Thanks again Fawn for another great post!

03-04-2008, 03:16 AM	#9
girl81 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 449 Gallery: girl81 Stats: past/90/healthy WOE: clean, high calorie	The rexall borage oil checked out but no mention of the fish oil. Any thoughts?

07-07-2008, 09:29 PM	#15
Conure Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 7 Gallery: Conure	Unfortunately, the website charges a fee of 29.95 just to get any information. Is there any other way to get this info without paying so much?