Need answers! - Vitamins & Supplements Message Board

nuttygirl · 10-31-2006, 02:56 PM

I have searched and searched but it's all very confusing. I need to know when to take which vitamins and which ones with food, not take with meds, etc. So, I'm posting what I take and if anyone knows please advise as far as taking what with what and when, etc. I really appreciate it!

Multi vitamin mineral with COq10 added (1)
Slow mag (2)
Garlique (2, twice daily)
Omega joy fish oil (2)
Vitamin C 500mg chewable (2)
Grape Seed Extract (1, twice daily)

I also take xanax 4 times per day for panic disorder and atenolol(beta blocker) 25mg in the morning.

The conditions or problems I'm trying to improve are -
Low HDL, higher than normal LDL, elevated triglycerides(total cholesterol 168)
Trying to quit smoking

Lost 20 lbs trying to lose 15 more
Keep my blood pressure in check
Just overall better health as many things run in my family, cancer, heart disease, etc.

Anything more I could add to my regimen?

Any and all advice is really appreciated!

Thanks,
Tori

808Lion · 10-31-2006, 09:23 PM

your total cholesterol is 168 and you're worried about it???

6foot3 · 11-01-2006, 05:30 AM

Looking at what your asking i'd think diet should be number 1# so have you researched the Mediterranean diet. Lots of green vegetables (spinach, brocolli,onion,kale) and low glycemic fruits (blue and black berries,apples) and fish, chicken, lean beef and good fats (olive and fish oils).This is the healing and longevity diet....

As for your supplements you don't specify the mg's except on vit-C so i''ll take a shot at it. On your Magnesium it should be 500 mg a day. Omega joy (1 gel at 1000mg, 300 DHA/EPA) increase to 5 or 6 a day.

Your TL cholesterol is great so to raise HDL the best is exercise. Forget LDL this is a non issue as HDL is more important and to lower triglycerides loosing body fat will take care of that.

To take care of all these concerns you have takes more than just some vitamins etc..as its diet, exercise and supplemnts combined will ensure your health and longevity...

nuttygirl · 11-01-2006, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 808Lion

your total cholesterol is 168 and you're worried about it???

Yes because my good cholesterol is under what it should be and my bad is too high as well as the triglycerides being elevated. Not a good ratio.

6foot3 -
I will look into that diet. I know supplements alone won't help but I know also that it's very hard for me to eat enough real food to get everything I need. I don't eat red meat(well, maybe once a month small serving). I eat fish 4-5 times a week plus take the fish oils, eat chicken breast no skin maybe twice a week and eat a lot of veggies, whole grains, no sugar, etc. I avoid trans fat like the plague and try to keep my sat fat low and use olive oil and flax oil only, no butter or lard. I'm not a big fruit person and our grocers produce is awful so I am always disappointed with the fruit I do buy. And also with the smoking which I'm working on, I know I need more of certain vitamins,minerals and antioxidants. I walk as my form of exercise but am looking into water aerobics and strength training. I need to lose 15 more lbs. I really appreciate your help! Any more suggestions?
Thanks,
Tori

6foot3 · 11-01-2006, 10:45 AM

Nuttygirl ...your on the ball as far as your diet and supplements go...There's probably not anything else i could advise so keep at it. Maybe some else has any thoughts about it....

I am curious as to what your Triglycerides and HDL/LDL numbers are.With a TL of 168 and a great diet and supplements your taking i'm wondering if a doctor or someone else is giving you wrong info about your blood parameters...

HDL over 50 is good
LDL under 100 is good
Tri's under 100 is good.
TL Cholesterol under 200 is good.

Take Care !!