PhilosophyCat
03-25-2005, 11:46 AM
Hi,
I've seen several people write about which vitamins or supplements are healpful in reducing dysplasia. Does anyone know which ones are generally thought to help?
I have my LEEP on 4/15, and I'd really like to avoid a recurrence. I quit smoking a while ago and am pretty healthy otherwise. But if there's something I could actively do, that would be great.
Elizabeth
I've seen several people write about which vitamins or supplements are healpful in reducing dysplasia. Does anyone know which ones are generally thought to help?
I have my LEEP on 4/15, and I'd really like to avoid a recurrence. I quit smoking a while ago and am pretty healthy otherwise. But if there's something I could actively do, that would be great.
Elizabeth
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lobo1977
03-25-2005, 01:21 PM
I know theres a bunch but definitely folic acid. I take two 400 pills a day with an iron pill (only take the iron if you're low :)
L Lysine is good also - i take 2 500 pills daily
L Lysine is good also - i take 2 500 pills daily
ElenaK
03-25-2005, 01:22 PM
Hi,
I've seen several people write about which vitamins or supplements are healpful in reducing dysplasia. Does anyone know which ones are generally thought to help?
I have my LEEP on 4/15, and I'd really like to avoid a recurrence. I quit smoking a while ago and am pretty healthy otherwise. But if there's something I could actively do, that would be great.
Elizabeth
Folic acid is at the top of the list, usually with beta carotene.
In general, antioxidants/free-radical scavengers and immune boosters are thought to be of most help. Here are some examples:
Selenium w/ Vitamin E
Quercetin
Indole-3-Carbinol (I3C, found in cruciferous vegetables)
Lycopene (found in tomatoes)
L-Lysine
Copper, Magnesium, Zinc
Various herbal immune-boosters (echinacea, mushroom cocktails, green tea extracts w/ EGCG, ginger, etc.)
HTH
:)
I've seen several people write about which vitamins or supplements are healpful in reducing dysplasia. Does anyone know which ones are generally thought to help?
I have my LEEP on 4/15, and I'd really like to avoid a recurrence. I quit smoking a while ago and am pretty healthy otherwise. But if there's something I could actively do, that would be great.
Elizabeth
Folic acid is at the top of the list, usually with beta carotene.
In general, antioxidants/free-radical scavengers and immune boosters are thought to be of most help. Here are some examples:
Selenium w/ Vitamin E
Quercetin
Indole-3-Carbinol (I3C, found in cruciferous vegetables)
Lycopene (found in tomatoes)
L-Lysine
Copper, Magnesium, Zinc
Various herbal immune-boosters (echinacea, mushroom cocktails, green tea extracts w/ EGCG, ginger, etc.)
HTH
:)
Kate777
03-25-2005, 03:48 PM
I've heard that a low dosage (if you're already taking a multivitamin, higher dosage if you're not) B Complex promotes good cell development (and you should also be taking a B Complex if you are on the Pill)
ElenaK
03-25-2005, 03:58 PM
I've heard that a low dosage (if you're already taking a multivitamin, higher dosage if you're not) B Complex promotes good cell development (and you should also be taking a B Complex if you are on the Pill)
My question is probably stupid... but I do need to ask. Does anybody know of any B complex supplements that do not smell just awful? I have tried several brands and the smell makes me gag so badly that I find it impossible to take the pills.
Sorry for the silly question... Feel free to ROFL... :D
My question is probably stupid... but I do need to ask. Does anybody know of any B complex supplements that do not smell just awful? I have tried several brands and the smell makes me gag so badly that I find it impossible to take the pills.
Sorry for the silly question... Feel free to ROFL... :D