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Way too much time on my hands!
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 12,099
Gallery: fawn
Stats: sz 18/4
WOE: Whole organic, free range, wild caught, pastured
Start Date: February 7, 2000
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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! ![]()
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MAJOR LCF POSTER!
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: OKC, OK
Posts: 2,499
Gallery: lindaokc
Stats: 196/147/140?
WOE: atkins/learning
Start Date: Feb, 07
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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. ![]() |
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MAJOR LCF POSTER!
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: SF Bay Area CA
Posts: 2,600
Blog Entries: 1
Gallery: pri17cess72
Stats: 187/187/130 5'5"
WOE: Atkins
Start Date: Re-start November 2, 2009
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Thanks Fawn. I, too, always look for your posts and love to read your wonderful advice.
Going to check out the website. |
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Way too much time on my hands!
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 12,099
Gallery: fawn
Stats: sz 18/4
WOE: Whole organic, free range, wild caught, pastured
Start Date: February 7, 2000
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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 12:39 PM.. |
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Thank you Fawn I have now a better knowledge when at stores searching.
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MAJOR LCF POSTER!
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: OKC, OK
Posts: 2,499
Gallery: lindaokc
Stats: 196/147/140?
WOE: atkins/learning
Start Date: Feb, 07
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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. ![]() |
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Senior LCF Member
Join Date: May 2007
Location: USA
Posts: 942
Gallery: girl81
Stats: past/100/healthy
WOE: unprocessed
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The rexall borage oil checked out but no mention of the fish oil. Any thoughts?
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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)
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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!! ![]() |
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Way too much time on my hands!
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 12,099
Gallery: fawn
Stats: sz 18/4
WOE: Whole organic, free range, wild caught, pastured
Start Date: February 7, 2000
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![]() 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! Quote:
Good going blondie! And for everyone, I'm glad this site helps you as much as it helps me! ![]() |
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MAJOR LCF POSTER!
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: OKC, OK
Posts: 2,499
Gallery: lindaokc
Stats: 196/147/140?
WOE: atkins/learning
Start Date: Feb, 07
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The info on the fish oil is disturbing ![]() |
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Way too much time on my hands!
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 12,099
Gallery: fawn
Stats: sz 18/4
WOE: Whole organic, free range, wild caught, pastured
Start Date: February 7, 2000
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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! |
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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
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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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Junior LCF Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
Posts: 48
Gallery: Conure
Stats: 195.2/153.8/140
WOE: Atkins
Start Date: June 18, 2008
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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?
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Great information. thanks for posting it up here,
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Senior LCF Member
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Acai
I just got today Acai berry. From what Dr. Oz. saids it is good for you.At least that is what I was told.
Any one take and what does it do?I also been taking for months Cod liver oil for the skin. plus other vits. I could use information on Acai berry? ![]() |
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Way too much time on my hands!
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 12,099
Gallery: fawn
Stats: sz 18/4
WOE: Whole organic, free range, wild caught, pastured
Start Date: February 7, 2000
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Blueberries, Raspberries, green teas, etc. consumed consistently without the incorporation of refined foods will always be your best choice. Enjoy your Acai.....hope I wasn't a downer but want to share what I learn. |
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Way too much time on my hands!
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: suburbs of Chicago
Posts: 10,754
Gallery: lisabinil
Stats: 214/194/180 287 in 00
WOE: Lc for optimum health
Start Date: SBD 3/5/07,Atkins 4/18/07
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Mangosteen juice is all the rage here in Chicago-same situation I am thinking Fawn? The fruit itself is very delicate.
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Senior LCF Member
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Plano, TX
Posts: 277
Gallery: lowcarbprincess
Stats: 250/159/135
WOE: Atkins
Start Date: May 26, 2008
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Supplement questions...too much?
Hello ladies. Been on atkins a long time, lost alot, gained w/a pregnancy, back on atkins since last may when I had my last child and have lost 83 lbs but have been STUCK since December! Still eating well, working out ... so Im thinking I am missing some key nutrients/supplements... Now I 'talk' to another forum and someone wrote me what they are taking but OMG it seems quite excessive to me... can anyone narrow this down to something a little more realistic? I know this is an odd question, i remember taking some sort of fish oil/omega 3 and chromium picolinate the last time I did atkins but can't really remember what else...
Thanks so much! here is what a very sucessful weight loss person takes that is a bit much for me... : Take the following vitamins: 01. 1 Take vitamins multi-vitamin ... Costco premium performance 02. 1 Vitamin C 1000 mg Costco with all chewable meals helps fat to affect your arteries (4) 03 1 Mega EFA fish oil 1100 mg 04. 1 Alfa Lipoic Acid 400 mg 05. 1 L-arginine protein component, eliminates carb craving 500 mg 06. 1 L-Carneting they work together 500 mg 07. 1 tocoq10 coenzyme Q 10 vitamin e component good for everything good stuff 100mg 08. 1 Rhodiola 250 regulates blood sugar 09. 1 Chromium picolonate 500 mg 10. 1 Glutathione 100 mg 11. 1 IP 6 inositol hex phosphate 500 mg everything 12. 1 Vitamin D very important it has to be D 3 1000 mg twice a day = taking sun every day and it fights depression 13. 1 Resveratrol boost blood oxidant circulatory system 100 mg 14. 1 Tonalin CLA fat metabolism 1000 mg 15. 1 Curcumin (curry) circulatory system and burn fat 16. 1 Tauring 500 mg doc says take it. 17. 1 Potassium 99 mg take 1 with all meals 18. 1 Calcium 1000 mg 19. 1 Magnesium 1000 mg At night: 01. 1 Vitamin C 1000 mg Costco 02. 1 Calcium 1000 mg 03. 1 Magnesium 1000 mg 04. 1 Mega EFA fish oil 1100 mg Will help sleep
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Junior LCF Member
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Please help! I was recently diagnosed with Mitochondrial Disease (also have hashimoto, coeliac and Reynaud's), and told that I should take creatine supplements. Since doing so I have felt that my thyroid has gone more hypo (still within range-supposedly) and am wondering if it may be the creatine... any ideas?
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Junior LCF Member
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so, what is the verdict for the acai juice or the acai supplement that you guys might have tried, i want to get some feedback from those who tried it and noted the difference. The science makes a lot of promise, wanted to see how the claims hold in real world
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Blabbermouth!!!
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[COLOR="Blue"]Yup lowcarbprincess this does seem excessive in my opinion...
I thought I was taking a lot. Once I am done taking them I am so full that I am not particularly hungry Here is what I am taking. -1 tsp colloidal silver morn&night -1T coconut oil morn&night -1T ACV morn&night (1 more while I was fighting a sore throat) -Probiotic 3x's day -Vitamin C 2 caps 3x's/day (500 mg, I think) -Vitamin d3 3 caps 3x's day -echinacea 2tabs 3x's/day while I was fighting on sore throat - about done with these till I need them again) -fish oil 1cap 3x's day -grapefruit seed extract (or oil of oregano) 1 cap 3x's/day -biotin 1 cap 2x's day -magnesium 1 cap 2x's/day all taken with at least 16oz water so I am now getting 6 - 8oz glasses of water/day. Whereas I used to drink no water at all...[/color]
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Way too much time on my hands!
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Alpharetta,Ga.
Posts: 13,796
Gallery: inatic
Stats: 182/135 5'4 47!yo 16/4 *5* kidlets later!
WOE: Coach Supervised
Start Date: LowER C since 2/02 wt training 10/15/02
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