IAmTheGame
09-29-2002, 04:25 PM
My question is does our body get used to taking vitamins and things like flaxseed oil after a few months of taking it?
And what are some things you guys try to change your routine so your body doesnt get used to it?
And what are some things you guys try to change your routine so your body doesnt get used to it?
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auntjudyg
09-30-2002, 10:24 AM
I think vitamins and things like flaxseed oil are okay (things that are providing nutrients).
The only thing I have heard about is some supplements, such as herbs, that one takes for therapeutic reasons, should be taken for a set period of time and then stop for a while, and perhaps resumes if needed.
Maybe switch vitamin brands periodically just for variety . . . ?
The only thing I have heard about is some supplements, such as herbs, that one takes for therapeutic reasons, should be taken for a set period of time and then stop for a while, and perhaps resumes if needed.
Maybe switch vitamin brands periodically just for variety . . . ?
mustang GT
09-30-2002, 08:35 PM
I have always wondered this question too. If you have to cycle vitamins. I take my vitamins and herbs everyday, and I would hate to think that my body got use to them and I'm wasted my money. I did ask a pharmacist if you gotta cycle vitamins and antioxidants, and he said no, cause your body constantly needs them. But everybody has different opinions, what does everybody think about this?
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mari66
10-26-2002, 08:52 PM
Good point & big problem, although I never looked at it that way. Supplements I'd taken over time would become less effective, too. Changing them around seem to help slow down illness, but each time getting worst. 2 infections, I couldn't get rid of for 2 years, until I'd learned some key things about nutrition and the body.
For instance, do oranges only provide vitamin C & nothing else, or carrots only Vita. A? Obviously, nature doesn't work that way. According to studies several trace minerals are essential for peak immune function & a wide variety of nutrients are required for proper bone development & metabolism & the list goes on. Foods we eat (grown properly) are preferred because they're nutritionally balanced. They contain any mixture of nutrients required for specific functions (exp.. vitas., macro, trace minerals, amino acids, enzymes, esse. fatty acids (omega's) & or bioflaonoids) where as sups. are usually isolated.
That may explain why sups. seem to lose their effect after awhile. Perhaps when the body uses up the other nutrients from your diet (to create balance), the sups go unused, until the other nutrients (not sups) are present again. Also, many sups. are synthesized chemically & difficult for the body to digest & use & liquids are more absorbed (up to 98%) than pills (up to 20%). Hope this helps. If you need references, let me know, for what. Mari
[This message has been edited by mari66 (edited 10-26-2002).]
For instance, do oranges only provide vitamin C & nothing else, or carrots only Vita. A? Obviously, nature doesn't work that way. According to studies several trace minerals are essential for peak immune function & a wide variety of nutrients are required for proper bone development & metabolism & the list goes on. Foods we eat (grown properly) are preferred because they're nutritionally balanced. They contain any mixture of nutrients required for specific functions (exp.. vitas., macro, trace minerals, amino acids, enzymes, esse. fatty acids (omega's) & or bioflaonoids) where as sups. are usually isolated.
That may explain why sups. seem to lose their effect after awhile. Perhaps when the body uses up the other nutrients from your diet (to create balance), the sups go unused, until the other nutrients (not sups) are present again. Also, many sups. are synthesized chemically & difficult for the body to digest & use & liquids are more absorbed (up to 98%) than pills (up to 20%). Hope this helps. If you need references, let me know, for what. Mari
[This message has been edited by mari66 (edited 10-26-2002).]
Tangle
10-27-2002, 01:23 AM
It is neccessary for the user to establish proper levels of whatever nutrient for his/her body at a given time. Many factors effect each persons nutritional requirements. Age & environment play a big role.
It is no secret that usda guidlines for dietary nutrients are minimal compared to all other guidlines. Since our western diet can have grave dificiencies, supplementation above usda levels is highly recomended for persons willing to maintain a functioning status. Since vit D dificiency was an issue many yrs ago, almost all milk products have D added. Our salt has been enriched w/ iodine, because it is so critical to the function of tyroid gland. Folic acid and vit A are critical in fetal health & developement.
As a general rule, nutritional requirements will increase w/ age and in disease states. Outside of basic nutrition, it is important to establish exactly a safe and optimal level for each individual.
For example, the hormone DHEA is the most abundant hormone in the human body. Fortunately it is now available in supplement form otc. As safe as it may be to supplement, proper mg doses is very important. That's why there are recomended doses labeled on every single bottle of supplements on the shelf. Here's my label on DHEA: "Directions: For adults, take one (1) tablet daily or as directed by a doctor. We recomend that you do not exceed 25 mg in a 24 hr period. Pregnate or lactating women should consult a doctor before using this product. NOT RECOMENDED FOR USE BY PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 40. Consult doctor before use".
Yes, "how much" you take is as important as "what" you take.
It is no secret that usda guidlines for dietary nutrients are minimal compared to all other guidlines. Since our western diet can have grave dificiencies, supplementation above usda levels is highly recomended for persons willing to maintain a functioning status. Since vit D dificiency was an issue many yrs ago, almost all milk products have D added. Our salt has been enriched w/ iodine, because it is so critical to the function of tyroid gland. Folic acid and vit A are critical in fetal health & developement.
As a general rule, nutritional requirements will increase w/ age and in disease states. Outside of basic nutrition, it is important to establish exactly a safe and optimal level for each individual.
For example, the hormone DHEA is the most abundant hormone in the human body. Fortunately it is now available in supplement form otc. As safe as it may be to supplement, proper mg doses is very important. That's why there are recomended doses labeled on every single bottle of supplements on the shelf. Here's my label on DHEA: "Directions: For adults, take one (1) tablet daily or as directed by a doctor. We recomend that you do not exceed 25 mg in a 24 hr period. Pregnate or lactating women should consult a doctor before using this product. NOT RECOMENDED FOR USE BY PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 40. Consult doctor before use".
Yes, "how much" you take is as important as "what" you take.
Markie Mark
10-29-2002, 12:51 PM
One thing to remember when taking vitamins and you look at the recomended daily amounts, that amount is what it takes to keep you from dieing. to stay healthy you may have to take much more than that amount. I know if I dont take at least 2500mg of vit C per day I have problems well 2500mg is only 4165% of the recomended amount. So dont stop at the recomended minimums.
HumanSpirit
10-31-2002, 07:16 AM
Vitamins require an "Amino Acid" to be present for cell absorbtion. There are 22 amino acids in the body. Four amino acids must be absorbed daily and are considered the personality amino acids. The amino acid "Tryptophan" is a controlling amino acid that was reduced in the food suppy and suppliments were stopped by the FDA on and around the time psychotropic drugs entered the market place. The reason for reduction was a tainted suppliment of Tryptophan shipped by a Japanese company that caused a blood problems and deaths. The pharmecutical companies used political pressures to reduced Tryptophan in the food supply. The time frame coincides with a US Congressional turndown of a bill introduced to Congress by the pharmecutical industries for control of vitamins. Tryptophan, so that it would not be a majority in any food products and unlawful, was washed out of food products such as Tuna-fish and many diseases against "Turkey" another good source of Tryptophan surfaced by the CDC. The absent of Tryptophan and other amino acids causes many health problems and weight gain.
The reduction of Amino acids in the food chain is profit movitated to the health and pharmecutical industries. Take a search vehicle to find interesting facts on this subject.
The reduction of Amino acids in the food chain is profit movitated to the health and pharmecutical industries. Take a search vehicle to find interesting facts on this subject.