Posted by Larry Hoover on August 11, 2003, at 22:41:48
In reply to PORPER COMBINATION OF VITAMINS AND MINERALS, posted by freedom2001 on August 11, 2003, at 9:50:03
A very comprehensive and balanced supplementation regime. I tip my hat to you. If you'll accept a couple comments....
I'd generally recommend niacinamide over niacin, or at least, partitioned so that you get some niacinamide. Although they share some beneficial effects, their actions are also distinctive.
>two capusles of 500 mg DHA/200 mg EPA and 1000 mg capsule of flax oil with borage oil. I have been advised that the oils are better absrobed on an empty stomach and in the absence of Ca or Mg.
Fatty acid supplements are best absorbed when taken with a meal also high in other fats. When taken on an empty stomach, polyunsaturates are subject to possible oxidative cleavage from hydrochloric acid, yielding aldehydes and other products, and contributing to indigestion. When taken with a fatty meal, the other fats are sufficiently strong a signal to the gall bladder to release lipase and surfactants (bile), which substantially enhance fatty acid uptake in the intestine. Usually, the quantity of supplemental fatty acids (a few grams) is insufficient to trigger the release of lipase, on its own.> No question, it is alot. To minimize the number of capsules, 4 at each meal/snack, I unpack and repack capsules to get the right mix. At 10, my son is able to swallow size 0 capsules. Compliance is always an issue, but I give him positive rewards for it. I have very good, sound biochemical reasons for including each and every one of the components, but don't have time to describe. This program has been designed specifically for my son and his symptoms. It is helping my son alot. It has eliminated his tics, most of his nausea, his depression, his rage tantrums, various skin problems.
The nausea might be further reduced by betaine, and/or B-12. Both are methyl donors, and contribute indirectly to proper digestive function, with respect to the timing of acid and enzyme release in the stomach, their quantities, and subsequent to that, proper peristaltic movement of the food through the entire digestive tract.
>It has improved his stamina, focus and some visual processing problems. I am still not sure that I have got everything right. So I will probably continue to modify it as I receive new data from various clinical tests. It is clear to me that my son has a set of bad genes causing his problems. To be somewhat normal, he will either have to take nutrient supplements or medications for the rest of his life.
I hear you on that one. I'm happy you've intervened so early on in his life. It took me many years of illness before I "got a similar message".
> I hope this helps. To get a better explanation, I suggest you read Larson's book, that is if there is alcoholism in the family. Or you can check the Tourettes forum for references to Bonnie Grimaldi's vitamin program.Thanks. I used to monitor that group, but it got hostile for a while. I'll take another look.
>It is a general one that has helped alot of people. Many parents also report a dramatic decrease in tics with 1 tablespoon of flax oil per day. This didn't help my son, but then I learned he is not absorbing oil through his intestines very well.
That may be due to occult, or sub-clinical sensitivity to gluten, gliaden (both in wheat, and a lesser extent, in rye, barley and oats), or casein, in dairy products. I presume your son has been diagnosed with steatorrhea, as a confirmation of the poor fat absorption? A brief trial of an elimination diet will probably confirm such sensitivities, without the need to resort to biopsy or endoscopy.
>Good luck. Best to look for a physician who can help. Use these forums for recommendations in different parts of the country.
Thanks for posting.
Lar
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