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Nutrition Supplement Recommendations As
we get older, our metabolism changes. Often, the way we
metabolize hormones changes also. For instance, as we get
older, we start making more estrone, thus changing our estradiol to
estrone ratio. It is postulated that this change in hormone
patterns is what leads to mutagenic changes. Mutagenic changes are
changes in DNA and when this occurs it is thought to predispose us
to cancer. The liver is a major detoxification organ. It
metabolizes hormones for excretion via the intestinal tract.
Nutritional supplements can be utilized to help optimize this
process *, and keep the good metabolic pathways open.
Number one question: Do I
take all these? You bet.
1-DIM/I3C-aids
in shunting estrogen metabolism down the good pathway. If
you are on stomach acid producers use DIM, if not, then use I3C
(Indole-3-Carbinol).
2-Prostate Formula
3-Omega 3 Fish
Oil-2000-3000mg per day-aids in decreasing endothelial lining of
arteries, and decreasing triglycerides. 4-DHEA-Women
10-30mg a day, men 25-100mg a day. Consult your physician before
starting. 5-Zinc
30mg per day, 3 days a week. For men on testosterone therapy,
30mg, twice a day to help block conversion of testosterone to
estrogen 6-Vitamin
D3-Only under the direction of a physician after your levels are
tested. After initial levels are tested, if you are deficient,
you should take 2000 units of Vitamin D3 a day 7-Iodoral
®-Only after Iodine testing done with test kit found at.
Utilize at lowest possible dose, approx 12.5mg per day. Take only 4 days a week.
Studies on Japanese women in Japan lead to a finding that shows
much lower incidence of breast cancer than their American
counterparts. Research pointed to a form of iodine they
were getting in their diet from seaweed. Move these women
to the USA, and their breast cancer incidence parallels that of
American women. Iodoral is the beneficial usable form of
iodine. Iodized salt doesn't do the job. Info on iodine
deficiency can be seen at http://www.helpmythyroid.com/iodine.htm
. I recommend purchasing Iodoral from Vitamin Research
Products. The link is at bottom of this page 8-Calcium
D-Glucarate 200mg twice a day-Helps the body rid itself of estrogen
breakdown metabolites. 9-Trimethylglycine
(TMG or Betaine)-Helps the body rid itself of estrogen breakdown
metabolites. Also helps lower dangerous homocysteine levels. 10-Vitamin
B50-B vitamins are utilized in over 200 metabolic processes.
If you are taking stomach acid reducers, you especially need to
be on this, because decreased stomach acid decreases the
availability of B vitamins to the intestines. 11-Folic Acid
800mcg per day--thought to protect against colon cancer *. Also has
been shown to help lower blood pressure in women. 12-Acetyl-L-Carnitine 300 mg-Helps maintain youthful memory and cognitive
tasking.
13-Epicor ®-Immune modulator. Read
more
14-Pregnenolone 10mg
sublingual a day. 15-Vitamin
E 400U a day. If you take it only buy the Gamma version
Pregnancy or nursing mothers, or children should only take supplements under the
direction of their OB/GYN or Pediatrician. Additionally, if you have iodine
allergies, do not take Iodoral.
I order from www.VRP.com.
If you order from them, your first order must be by phone,
then they can set you up for Internet order. Tell them you are a
patient of mine and give them my PIN 605367, for 10% off your first
order. Their phone
number is 1-800-877-2447. You
may want to order other supplements from them. They have a stringent
quality control protocol that ensures you are getting quality
supplements from quality raw materials that are tested for purity.
Phone 253-517-8846
Copyright © 2007 Dr. Scott Fox
Information on this site is meant for patients of Fox West Medical
& Aesthetics Only
* These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These
products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Contact your primary care provider prior to adding, changing, or
stopping any medications you may be taking, or adding any
supplements to the medications you take. A thorough discussion with
your primary care physician is imperative prior to any changes in
medications or supplements.
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