Thalassemia Patients and Friends
Discussion Forums => Diet, Nutrition and Supplements => Topic started by: Pratik on March 02, 2013, 07:10:20 AM
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Just received my supplements from Puritan.com (Pruitan's Pride), very happy.
I searched a lot in Thalpal and on Google about Puritan, some from here who ordered resided in India and they took very long to receive supplements or not sure if they received, this was like 5-6 years back old posts. So I thought to give Puritan a try and I'm glad I did. So I thought about making a new topic and informing anyone who might be feeling insecure to order from them.
Took about 11 days to reach India.
Here is what I ordered if anyone wonders:
1. 1 + 1 free Milk Thistle extract.
2. 1 + 1 free IP6.
3. 1 + 1 free Green tea extract.
4. 1 + 1 free Magnesium Citrate.
I ordered magnesium citrate because these whey protein and all supplements have adequate calcium but not magnesium and to maintain the ratio, I ordered it additionally. Magnesium Citrate is one of the highest absorbing magnesium type.
My order's cost was about $83 (supplements costs less but shipping makes more than half of it). So I was not charged any customs.
So my advise would be to anyone (especially residing in India or neighboring countries, who want to order it) to keep the total cost under 90 USD (including shipping) to be possibly saved from customs.
Thanks Andy for mentioning the site, you just can't beat their 1+1 free and 2+3 free offer, moreover their prices are sensible as they itself manufacture it. Their prices are lol, also cheap including shipping than the ones by GNC (GuardianNutrition.in or gnc.com) who charges ridiculous amount of money.
Overall a pleasant experience.
-P.
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Pratik,
Kindly check www.goodlife. I order my wheatgrass from there. Products are delivered within 5 days. Found some Vitamin E there. Looks like the natural ones. Kindly check and tell me plz.
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Hi Rashmi,
Natvie Forte is a natural Vit E available in India at Pharmacy shop.
Our one senior member has a bad experience with goodlife (discussion can be found somewhere on board) , ordered vit E. So check twice the product.
Some senior thals also help to get wheatgrass tablets in mumbai. you can contact them for wheatgrass tablets.
Here is the full discussion
http://www.thalassemiapatientsandfriends.com/index.php/topic,4715.0.html
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Hi Rashmi,
Natvie Forte is a natural Vit E available in India at Pharmacy shop.
Our one senior member has a bad experience with goodlife (discussion can be found somewhere on board) , ordered vit E. So check twice the product.
Some senior thals also help to get wheatgrass tablets in mumbai. you can contact them for wheatgrass tablets.
Here is the full discussion
http://www.thalassemiapatientsandfriends.com/index.php/topic,4715.0.html
Aasahrit,
Is it the quality or time with goodlife coz I have been ordering my wheatgrass(powder) from that site only. I find it convinient because of their cod option. Thanks for the feedback
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pratik and aashrit
where can I buy IP6 in India?
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pratik and aashrit
where can I buy IP6 in India?
Hi Rashmi,
IP6 is unfortunately not available in India. No one has even heard about it surprisingly.
You can order from Puritan.com. My best advise would be to order few supplements under $90 (including shipping to be saved from customs charges) at once. Puritan is also having a very good sale right now of Buy 1 and get 2 free (usually 1 on 1 free), so my advise will be to order key supplements like IP6, Milk Thistle, Vitamin E and Vitamin D if possible. It usually takes 11-18 days for their parcel to arrive at home and will be usually delivered by your local postman.
-P.
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Hi Rashmi,
IP6 is unfortunately not available in India. No one has even heard about it surprisingly.
You can order from Puritan.com. My best advise would be to order few supplements under $90 (including shipping to be saved from customs charges) at once. Puritan is also having a very good sale right now of Buy 1 and get 2 free (usually 1 on 1 free), so my advise will be to order key supplements like IP6, Milk Thistle, Vitamin E and Vitamin D if possible. It usually takes 11-18 days for their parcel to arrive at home and will be usually delivered by your local postman.
-P.
Thanks Pratik. will get it soon.
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Also Rashmi make sure for Vitamin D that it's D3 and not D2. D3 works good and fast and is better absorbed than D2, D2 is just a waste in my opinion.
Also milk thistle is very important for liver health, can't stress it enough.
My ALT/AST used to stay above 90 or 100 most of the times. But not after taking milk thistle, now it always revolves around 50 and sometimes also in 40s.
-P.
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Hi,
Pratik,
I remembered that u r taking Rocaltrol which is Calcitriiol , Vitamin D2. It is preferred by many doctors here..
I too have seen good effect of Calcitriol combined Calcium and zinc capsules.. like Gemitrol, Caldikind and Gemcal the branded one. It also helped my one friend who had serious osteoporosis and bone fractured was not healing well. Now healing well and have no more pain with the help of Caldikind and Calcirol Sachet.
So both types of D are good.
It is nice to learn that yr ALT/AST is decreasing, it was too happened with me after i started Deferasirox. As it has good effect, Liver iron get reduced by it so the level reached normal..It seems that ur liver iron is decreasing.
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Hi,
Pratik,
I remembered that u r taking Rocaltrol which is Calcitriiol , Vitamin D2. It is preferred by many doctors here..
I too have seen good effect of Calcitriol combined Calcium and zinc capsules.. like Gemitrol, Caldikind and Gemcal the branded one. It also helped my one friend who had serious osteoporosis and bone fractured was not healing well. Now healing well and have no more pain with the help of Caldikind and Calcirol Sachet.
So both types of D are good.
It is nice to learn that yr ALT/AST is decreasing, it was too happened with me after i started Deferasirox. As it has good effect, Liver iron get reduced by it so the level reached normal..It seems that ur liver iron is decreasing.
That's nice to hear D.
I actually take D3 from Puritan, but Rocaltrol is nice too. But 5-6 pills of Rocaltrol could be easily converted to 1 pill by taking Puritan's. Also they are very very cheap compared to even Rocaltrol. So I'd suggest to go for Puritan to you, too.
Yes, I'm seeing good effects too. D is immensely helpful.
-P.
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Pratik and Aashrit,
I take these Calcirol sachets. In between twice, was pescribed Gemcal/osteospray nasal spray, 3 months. Frankly speaking, I have not received any visible relief but one thing, I am maintaining myself with all these medicines put together. been taking Idrofos 150 monthly for last 7/8 years now. Last year, my ortho prescribed Zolendronic Acid, asked me to confirm with my haemat ( not experienced to handle thal patients). My specialist advised a few tests before going for Zolendronic acid. will confirm with me next month.
kind attention Andy, what is your views on zolendronic acid?
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Hi,
Dosage of Calcirol and Gemcal is utmost important. Calcium needed by thals is 500-1350mg daily and Vit D is 5000 I.U. if levels are low. Calcirol 60000 I.U. is suggested every week for 4 weeks and then once a month, if levels are good.
Rashmi,
Have u had Hydroxy 25 Vit D level checked??
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Hi,
Dosage of Calcirol and Gemcal is utmost important. Calcium needed by thals is 500-1350mg daily and Vit D is 5000 I.U. if levels are low. Calcirol 60000 I.U. is suggested every week for 4 weeks and then once a month, if levels are good.
Rashmi,
Have u had Hydroxy 25 Vit D level checked??
yes Aashrit,
nothing is normal, I am deficient in all. but the thing is I am just fed up with medicines now. My back as well as my head, is setting in an aversion in me towards all medicines. I am taking the calcirol sachets, weekly and 1000 mg calcium daily.
Thanks Aashrit, take care
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yes Aashrit,
nothing is normal, I am deficient in all. but the thing is I am just fed up with medicines now. My back as well as my head, is setting in an aversion in me towards all medicines. I am taking the calcirol sachets, weekly and 1000 mg calcium daily.
Thanks Aashrit, take care
Hey Rashmi,
Which calcium u r taking presently? Gemcal?
Don't be too much stressed and depressed.
We have to smile in each and every situation as it can bring smile on face of our family..
There are so many people who are having worst condition than us..
So always be happy.
Keep calm and Faith
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Rashmi,
Do not worry at all. We all are here to support each other.
I've seen some very deadly days in my life, even the days when I was asking to die instead of baring the unbearable pain due to osteoporosis. And look today, however, I'm still not reverted back exactly to how I was, but I'm slowly approaching that with keeping on my supplements regularly.
I agree that supplements can sometime be very tedious to be taken and mood swings can occur, but think of the brighter future they're going to bring.
Talking of March 2013, I could not sit on my joints and I had to immediately wake up as my leg joints felt extremely brittle. That's when the ordered D3 from Puritan came and I started to take it religiously combining it with calcium/magnesium. I did initially took mega doses of 20,000 IU/day for around a month or a slight more and currently taking 15,000/day until my next report which should be in around 5-6 days and will see if I need to adjust the dose or what.
And within a month or so of taking D3 and things regularly, oh boy my legs are now turning back like the old Pratik had at one time before Osteoporosis. When now I bend down on my knees to look for something under the bed or sofas or so, I don't get that much pain there neither I feel brittle and this is only improving day by day, every day.
So once you will start seeing the results, you'll yourself be quite motivated to take supplements. Remember, supplements are not optional for thals, make it your religion and promise to yourself to take it every day for yourself, for your betterment and your family, too.
I'd definitely recommend ordering some key supplements like D3 (Puritan has reduced prices and now you can get 200 softgels in one bottle instead of 100, previously and they've good buy 1 get 2 free offer running currently), Calcium, Magnesium Citrate, Milk Thistle, to be very least, if possible.
You'll definitely start noticing the difference.
I now officially throwed away my osteoporosis medicines (Risedronate - Risophos) after taking D3, otherwise I was taking them since past 3 and half years at every week and couldn't do without them. Actually it feels very great and even more great when you take the control of your body and start changing your life.
Remember, the control is in your hands!
Best,
-P.
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I love seeing patients take control of their lives and turn things around as Pratik is doing.
Concerning vitamin D, we are learning what should be most obvious. Life on earth is possible because of the sun, and human life is no exception. Our bodies are designed to absorb massive amounts of D from the sun, but in today's world, few of us get adequate exposure to sun. D is intricately involved with most bodily functions. We cannot ignore it if we are to be healthy.
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Hi Pratik,
My Name is Sushil and My daughter who is 4 Year old diagnosed with Thalassemia major. we recently got to know that she is Thalassemia Major. Though I am still working with Doctors to confirm whether she has Thalassemia major or Intermedia but meanwhile her doctor start hydroxyurea to her. so far she has only 4 blood transfusion done (BT start from Feb-13 onward) and no chelton. They told me that it will start after 7-8 BT.
I see that you are posting lot of information on site regarding supplement which should be given to children along with BT. can you please suggest me what are the supplement i should start giving to my child for her good health in future. I am not from medical line but don't want to Compromise anything for my child just because of my less knowledge.
the only medicine I am giving to my daughter are
1. Hydroxyurea (125 mg daily)
2.Bethadoxin-12M syrup (1 teaspoon daily)
3.Ostocalcium B12 Syrup ((1 teaspoon daily)
4. Folic Acid 5mg (evey alternative day)
Beside this I am planning to start Wheat grass powder to her(as its not available in capsule in delhi i guess) may be 1 teaspoon daily, also planning to buy IP6 but it will take some time.
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I would suggest adding magnesium, either as a calcium, magnesium, vitamin D3 supplement, or magnesium alone to supplement the Ostocalcium. Magnesium also complements the hydroxyurea, helping it to work better, Something like Osteocare is good because it also contains zinc. I also suggest 100 IU natural vitamin E daily for its antioxidant effect.
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Rashmi,
Do not worry at all. We all are here to support each other.
I've seen some very deadly days in my life, even the days when I was asking to die instead of baring the unbearable pain due to osteoporosis. And look today, however, I'm still not reverted back exactly to how I was, but I'm slowly approaching that with keeping on my supplements regularly.
I agree that supplements can sometime be very tedious to be taken and mood swings can occur, but think of the brighter future they're going to bring.
Talking of March 2013, I could not sit on my joints and I had to immediately wake up as my leg joints felt extremely brittle. That's when the ordered D3 from Puritan came and I started to take it religiously combining it with calcium/magnesium. I did initially took mega doses of 20,000 IU/day for around a month or a slight more and currently taking 15,000/day until my next report which should be in around 5-6 days and will see if I need to adjust the dose or what.
And within a month or so of taking D3 and things regularly, oh boy my legs are now turning back like the old Pratik had at one time before Osteoporosis. When now I bend down on my knees to look for something under the bed or sofas or so, I don't get that much pain there neither I feel brittle and this is only improving day by day, every day.
So once you will start seeing the results, you'll yourself be quite motivated to take supplements. Remember, supplements are not optional for thals, make it your religion and promise to yourself to take it every day for yourself, for your betterment and your family, too.
I'd definitely recommend ordering some key supplements like D3 (Puritan has reduced prices and now you can get 200 softgels in one bottle instead of 100, previously and they've good buy 1 get 2 free offer running currently), Calcium, Magnesium Citrate, Milk Thistle, to be very least, if possible.
You'll definitely start noticing the difference.
I now officially throwed away my osteoporosis medicines (Risedronate - Risophos) after taking D3, otherwise I was taking them since past 3 and half years at every week and couldn't do without them. Actually it feels very great and even more great when you take the control of your body and start changing your life.
Remember, the control is in your hands!
Best,
-P.
Thanks Pratik.
You have moved me to tears.
love.
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Hahaha Oh My God I cannot believe I did this just in less than 4 months which actually takes couple of years to achieve.
See my Vitamin D report that came today haha (check the attachment).
So I roughly remember in February mid, I had my D levels around 28 or so and bones were still brittle. That's when I decided to change my life and I ordered D3 from Puritan as mentioned.
I took mega doses of as high as 20,000 IU daily for 1 and half month and was on 15,000 IU since past week.
So my level surprisingly just shoot from 28 to 62.70 in less than 4 months!
Now, on the serious note though, Andy, my mother got scared, lol, and asked me to stop it for now.
Should I take at least 5,000 IU daily now that I've achieved the levels? Or should I discontinue it for 2 weeks or so?
What would be your input? Is this level kinda can put me in any danger?
And yeah, I'm going to kick Osteoporosis a** with all the force real soon!
And thank you guys (especially Andy) for the great compliments!
All the pat back really goes to Andy and other members of Thalpal due to whom I'm here at this stage today and am changing my life! Thanks everybody!
Regards,
-P.
Oops for some reason, the image gets reversed by 180 degrees but anyway, you get the idea.
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Your level is well within the safe range. Some say 80 for the top and some say 100. I would really encourage you to stay at 5000 IU daily. It's a maintenance dose at best. Watch your level and if it starts to drop, raise it to 10,000 daily. I know a guy who was tested at 19. He took 30,000 units daily and raised his level to over 90 in a month. I would not suggest that high a daily dose, but the level can be adjusted rather quickly with high doses.
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Thanks Andy.
I used to take rocaltrol earlier and I really didn't expected it to rise this quickly. I've read that D3 is great for boosting up levels fast and it's the only thing that is absorbed well and suitable for humans.
I'm quite happy to achieve these levels.
I'll stay on the maintenance dose of 5000 IU daily then, as D is a fat soluble vitamin I think and it will continue dropping down especially since I don't get enough exposure to sun, correct?
I'll keep on repeating the test every 3 months, I think that'd be fine?
Thanks,
-P.
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For now, every 3 months is good. Once you are confident that your dosage is the correct daily dose, testing can be done annually.
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For now, every 3 months is good. Once you are confident that your dosage is the correct daily dose, testing can be done annually.
Thanks Andy.
I also forgot to update my Ferritin reports some 21 days ago, it was 45** (don't remember last two digits) but the reduction was no more than 250 units in the last 35 days, but was still good.
I'll get it done next time and see what happens.
Best,
-P.
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It is nice level Pratik, :yahoo :yahoo :thumbs
whats ur asunra dosage? are u enrolled in any scheme for Asunra?
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It is nice level Pratik, :yahoo :yahoo :thumbs
whats ur asunra dosage? are u enrolled in any scheme for Asunra?
D,
Just in case if you're mistaken, that's not my Ferritin but my D3 which is 62.70.
My Asunra dose is same, 1700. The ferritin as done as last around 22 days ago was 45XX (not sure of last two digits), which was not a much reduction in 35 days, only like 230-250 units.
I'll get the ferritin done next time.
Unfortunately IP6 is also been discontinued since quite a while due to light stomach issues (not related at all due to IP6 but because of some food I had ate a while ago). I hope to start it soon again though.
And no, not enrolled in any program.
-P.
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Also Andy,
One thing is noticed is that despite of reaching this level, I'm still not feeling like the days before osteoporosis.
My knees still hurt when I sit on them.
So what it actually takes to recover 100%?
My calcium levels are good too, and now D as well.
Would I be 100% reverted back to what I was?
Or is it like nevermind of reaching this level, but slowly on maintenance dose, it'd continue to improve? Kinda makes me sad. I don't even know how I would recover 100% from the damage done by osteoporosis that I still live with today.
However, I'm better than earlier for sure.
Best,
-P.
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I can't say for sure that your knees will recover fully, as chelators can also cause joint pain, but I do believe things will improve as you continue to lower your iron load. Yes, this is also affected by the iron load, so just keep working.
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I can't say for sure that your knees will recover fully, as chelators can also cause joint pain, but I do believe things will improve as you continue to lower your iron load. Yes, this is also affected by the iron load, so just keep working.
Thanks Andy. I'm well aware about Kelfer and some leg joints shape is minor-ly affected by it too, but didn't know Asunra can cause too. But I was fine however before Osteoporosis and was taking Exjade/Asunra since one year before it struck.
However it's not just knees, but the whole legs. It just feels I'm not still there.
Iron load and causing pain? That's interested, never heard before.
Thanks again.
-P.
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Yes, iron overload causes joint pain. Exercise will help bone strength. Walk as much as you can fit into your schedule. I'm envious of your D level. I have yet to reach 40 and feel that >50 is optimum. Give your body time to get the iron out and to repair the damage that iron caused. It takes 17 months to remove half the iron from your heart, so this is a long process. Once the iron load is low, it is easier to keep it low, because you're no longer cleaning out large iron stores.
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Hi Andy,
Yes I agree with you, it seems that Ostocalcium B12 Syrup can be replace by Osteocare as it contain Magnesium and Vitamin 3 but do you think that i should go for separate B12 syrup. or is it fine not to give B12 syrup? meanwhile i will also check with my pediatrician.
BTW is it fine to give one teaspoon for Wheat grass powder to my 4 year child having around 11Kg of weight and last but not least :wink which company Vitamin E tablet i should give to my child as i remember there was a big debate regarding which company make natural Vitamin E?
As Always thanks alot for your knowledge.
Regards
Sushil
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Yes, iron overload causes joint pain. Exercise will help bone strength. Walk as much as you can fit into your schedule. I'm envious of your D level. I have yet to reach 40 and feel that >50 is optimum. Give your body time to get the iron out and to repair the damage that iron caused. It takes 17 months to remove half the iron from your heart, so this is a long process. Once the iron load is low, it is easier to keep it low, because you're no longer cleaning out large iron stores.
Thanks for the compliment Andy. Yeah it really feels good to achieve an accomplishment and that too sooner than I expected.
And yes, Gym was stopped for about a month or so due to exams and now this monsoon, but I'm planning to start it this week again now.
Curious as to why you don't take mega doses of like 15,000 IU for 25 days and make it to the >50 level? Or do you want to go slow?
Hi Andy,
Yes I agree with you, it seems that Ostocalcium B12 Syrup can be replace by Osteocare as it contain Magnesium and Vitamin 3 but do you think that i should go for separate B12 syrup. or is it fine not to give B12 syrup? meanwhile i will also check with my pediatrician.
BTW is it fine to give one teaspoon for Wheat grass powder to my 4 year child having around 11Kg of weight and last but not least :wink which company Vitamin E tablet i should give to my child as i remember there was a big debate regarding which company make natural Vitamin E?
As Always thanks alot for your knowledge.
Regards
Sushil
Sushil, neurobion (I think I spelled it correct) should do just fine.
For Indian brand of Vitamin E, Natvie 200 IU should be fine. And yes, it's natural.
Sorry I couldn't answer your questions on Thursday, my transfusion was going on while I was reading the replies on this topic, haha.
-P.
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I got huge relief after aggressive chelation with desferal nd defrijet in knee pain. Vitamin d also helped a lot. Theere wasn't mistaken P, It was about D level . And for chelation all d bst for uer next fe test.
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I got huge relief after aggressive chelation with desferal nd defrijet in knee pain. Vitamin d also helped a lot. Theere wasn't mistaken P, It was about D level . And for chelation all d bst for uer next fe test.
Thanks a lot Dharmesh,
My best wishes with you, too. :)
-P.
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Pratik, I take 5000-10,000 IU daily. I feel it's a good dose and now with summer upon us, I will be getting natural D. A warmer climate would be a better remedy for me, so I could get sun for more than a few months each year.
Sushil, unless one has been diagnosed as deficient in B-12, high dose supplements are not needed and are just a waste of money. Wheatgrass should be seen as a food and not as a drug or supplement. You don't have to limit it, but you also want to watch and make sure there is no stomach ache from taking too much.
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Dear Andy,
Would u please tell me, which one is better?
1.
http://medguideindia.com/display_generics.php?comp_id=2193&generic_maskid=26769&brand_id=94932#
2. it contain L-lysin (i am not aware about it)
http://medguideindia.com/display_generics.php?comp_id=686&generic_maskid=28219&brand_id=104401
3.
http://medguideindia.com/display_generics.php?comp_id=686&generic_maskid=4074&brand_id=36016
Presently i am taking this one
http://medguideindia.com/display_generics.php?comp_id=1006&generic_maskid=4043&brand_id=30406
Help me to choose the good one
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Dear Andy,
Would u please tell me, which one is better?
1.
http://medguideindia.com/display_generics.php?comp_id=2193&generic_maskid=26769&brand_id=94932#
2. it contain L-lysin (i am not aware about it)
http://medguideindia.com/display_generics.php?comp_id=686&generic_maskid=28219&brand_id=104401
3.
http://medguideindia.com/display_generics.php?comp_id=686&generic_maskid=4074&brand_id=36016
Presently i am taking this one
http://medguideindia.com/display_generics.php?comp_id=1006&generic_maskid=4043&brand_id=30406
Help me to choose the good one
D,
L-lysine is an amino acid, one of the 3 BCCAs (Branched Chain Amino Acids). It's a good profile element. However, in the tablet, needless to say, it's far less. It is usually found in 3 grams or so per scoop of 30g protein shake that I consume.
I think this is very good:
http://medguideindia.com/display_generics.php?comp_id=2193&generic_maskid=26769&brand_id=94932#
Citrate form of (magnesium atleast, unaware about Calcium) is the best form of Magnesium one could get, I take it (Mg Citrate). So I think Calcium citrate is superior too. Also it's profile is good, zinc is in good amount too.
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Hi Andy and All,
I was looking for Osteocare in delhi but surprise to see that most of Medical store here does not sell Osteocare. can anyone suggest, whether i can replace Osteocare with Supercal 1000mg.
here is the link
http://www.pharmedlimited.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=67:supracal&catid=37:pregnancy-care&Itemid=61
Regards
Sushil Thakur
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Hi All,
Can anyone please respond on my above mentioned post regarding replacing Osteocare with Supercal1000mg /calcumax plus.
Also i am ordering few suppliment from goodlife.com, does anyone has experience from this site specially for Zenith Nutrition Silymarin Milk Thistle, it seems to that it has quite cheap price compare to other Milk thistle.
Your prompt response is appriciable.
Regards
Sushil Thakur
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I just received my another order from Puritan today (Its I think 4th time I'm ordering from them) and my experience has been pleasant with them.
Sushil, believe me, order a few suppliments from Puritan like Calcium/Magnesium, Milk Thistle, Vitamin E & D, and they will be EVEN CHEAPER after adding shipping cost when COMPARED TO Indian prices.
Shellcal, an Indian company, which makes calcium which has 500mg calcium and just 15mg magnesium (such a low magnesium is of no value, because magnesium is hardly absorbed even from 250 or 500mg) costs around Rs 2000 INR ($20 USD), but calcium with magnesium (500mg calcium, 250mg magnesium) 300 tablets on Puritan will cost you around Rs 500 INR ($9 USD).
Granted it takes some time (now-a-days, around a month) to reach to India, but its worth it. And order items below $90-85 (including shipping) and you won't be charged any customs.
And yeah, you won't find Osteocare in India.
And sorry, I'm not experienced with that site or brand, I wish I could be of help though.
Best,
-P.
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Hi!
I currently have osteopenia, which is bordering on osteoporosis. Is this an effective calcium supplement?
Puritan's Chelated calcium, magnesium, and zinc
http://www.puritan.com/calcium-supplements-001/chelated-calcium-magnesium-zinc-004290#back
I realize that Osteocare is recommended, but I've only seen it sold on sites outside of the US. I've been ordering most of my supplements from Puritan.
Thank you for your help!
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Hi!
I currently have osteopenia, which is bordering on osteoporosis. Is this an effective calcium supplement?
Puritan's Chelated calcium, magnesium, and zinc
http://www.puritan.com/calcium-supplements-001/chelated-calcium-magnesium-zinc-004290#back
I realize that Osteocare is recommended, but I've only seen it sold on sites outside of the US. I've been ordering most of my supplements from Puritan.
Thank you for your help!
Suelou,
That is just as good as Osteocare. It has got great amount of those minerals. :)
Best,
-P.
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Thank you so much, Pratik! I just submitted my order!
Suelou
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The zinc is often overlooked, but this supplement contains it. Zinc is very important for bone growth and strength.
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The zinc is often overlooked, but this supplement contains it. Zinc is very important for bone growth and strength.
Yes, Puritan's product has the full recommended dosage in it whereas Osteocare just has close to 5mg or so. So in all manners, this is better than osteocare. I just used to take Osteocare because these horse sized tablets would get stuck in my throat. My father and family takes the same product very easily haha; I guess my throat is little small. :P
Best,
-P.
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Thank you, Andy, and Pratik! If the tablets are too big, I won't hesitate to cut them in half. I actually got an Exjade tablet stuck in my throat last night. I thought it had completely dissolved, but apparently it had not... A little scary! My throat might be a bit small too! :rotfl
Thanks so much for your help! You are the best!
Suelou
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It is OK to crush Exjade tablets, as is done when mixing with food. I have no idea why the instructions say not to crush the tabs. You can't change the molecular structure by crushing, so there is nothing that can change about Exjade by crushing it.
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Suelou,
What I do is I dissolve Exjade for an hour or so and let it sit at bottom. So after an hour when I stir it, it is completely and nicely dissolved. Drinking after 5 minutes or so after dissolving may leave a part of the tablet undissolved.
Hope that helps.
Best,
-P.
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This is the most weired thing in the world Pratik.
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This is the most weired thing in the world Pratik.
Uhm, why - is there any problem like it loses its effectiveness or what?
Best,
-P
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It is OK to crush Exjade tablets, as is done when mixing with food. I have no idea why the instructions say not to crush the tabs. You can't change the molecular structure by crushing, so there is nothing that can change about Exjade by crushing it.
Andy - I had read a post you had written about crushing Exjade quite a long time ago, so your words were exactly what I was thinking about as the tablet sat in my throat. I have the Exjade blender, so I have currently started breaking them up before dropping them in the juice. Great tip, and thank you sooo much!!!
And very important - CONGRATULATIONS on your daughter's wedding! How exciting! - Suelou
Suelou,
What I do is I dissolve Exjade for an hour or so and let it sit at bottom. So after an hour when I stir it, it is completely and nicely dissolved. Drinking after 5 minutes or so after dissolving may leave a part of the tablet undissolved.
Hope that helps.
Best,
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Pratik - Great idea! I am currently using the Exjade blender, which just mixes it for me - But, the next time my batteries die or I don't have the blender available to me, I will be sure to try your approach! You're awesome!!! Thank you so much! Suelou
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Uhm, why - is there any problem like it loses its effectiveness or what?
Best,
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It is the opinion of many doctors to finish the Exjade within 3 minutes after dissolving.
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It is the opinion of many doctors to finish the Exjade within 3 minutes after dissolving.
Oh.
Andy, what you have to say about this?
Best,
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Once Exjade is mixed, it should be taken ASAP.
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Once Exjade is mixed, it should be taken ASAP.
Oh. Okay I shall try to now take it within 3-5 minutes of dissolving it.
Thanks Andy and Dharmesh!
Best,
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