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Gwynn
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Some care has to be taken regarding supplements. I discovered that taking Ferroglobin to boost my iron (cos early on I was told that it was a good thing to do) sent my iron levels at the next blood test absolutely sky rocketing. Dangerous. So I quit taking those tablets and did a whole stack of 'research' regarding all sorts of minerals and vitamins.
I do take quite a few supplements that reflect in my blood serum tests, good or bad and I adjust accordingly, both diet and supplements.
For example I discovered from the latest serum test results that my potassium was at the very low end of the normal range AND I also discovered that one of the meds I take every day reduces the bodys ability to absorb potassium. So now I take potassium and magnesium supplements.
The results have been impressive although anecdotal.
I have noticed...
1. Blood pressure has reduced nicely into the normal range. It was always at the top end of the range before, sometime a bit high.
2. Pulse is now consistently mid range. Before it was always very low 50's and 40's !!! (Hence the recent heart investigations)
3. I have more energy and stamina
4. I feel calmer, more confident, less stressed
5. My thinking seems to be a bit clearer
6. Zero joint and muscle pain. Before it was always there and always nagging. (Mild arthritis?)
So, supplements can help but care has to be taken and I guess everyone responds differently too.
Hope that is of help
I do take quite a few supplements that reflect in my blood serum tests, good or bad and I adjust accordingly, both diet and supplements.
For example I discovered from the latest serum test results that my potassium was at the very low end of the normal range AND I also discovered that one of the meds I take every day reduces the bodys ability to absorb potassium. So now I take potassium and magnesium supplements.
The results have been impressive although anecdotal.
I have noticed...
1. Blood pressure has reduced nicely into the normal range. It was always at the top end of the range before, sometime a bit high.
2. Pulse is now consistently mid range. Before it was always very low 50's and 40's !!! (Hence the recent heart investigations)
3. I have more energy and stamina
4. I feel calmer, more confident, less stressed
5. My thinking seems to be a bit clearer
6. Zero joint and muscle pain. Before it was always there and always nagging. (Mild arthritis?)
So, supplements can help but care has to be taken and I guess everyone responds differently too.
Hope that is of help
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