Supplement Quotes
I recommend consuming little or no fish and strongly advise against consuming any of those species of fish notoriously high in mercury, such as shark, swordfish, mackerel, pike, and bluefish. The amount of DHA can vary significantly depending on the fish and the location. Farm-raised fish such as tilapia has none, and even some salmon (especially farm-raised) has very little DHA. Most of us can assure nutritional adequacy of EPA and DHA without using fish oil, by just adding a small amount of a vegan EPA or DHA supplement. A study showed that 100 mg of DHA daily increased the omega-3 index from 4.8 (poor) to 8.4 (optimal) percent. [2011] - Joel Fuhrman
If you have tooth decay, you're presumably deficient in vitamin A and D. The most potent and easy way to consume the fat-soluble vitamins A and D together is cod liver oil (dosage: ¼-½ teaspoon 2-3 times per day with meals for teens and adults for a total of ½-1½ teaspoons per day). Cod liver oils purchased at health food stores don't have any of their natural vitamin D intact. The best available cod liver oil in health food stores seems to be Nordic Naturals Arctic Cod Liver Oil without vitamin D added. Green Pasture produces the highest quality, most nutrient-dense cod liver oil on the market called Blue Ice fermented cod liver oil (www.traditionalfoods.org). Green Pasture's cod liver oil capsules equals about a quarter teaspoon (7-10 capsules per day, spread throughout the day). [2011] - Ramiel Nagel
Glutamine is recommended for people who have had surgeries that affect the digestive tract in particular, or those who have received either anti-inflammatory drugs or chemotherapy in the past. Arginine has been shown to increase collagen formation, blood flow to the wound area, and tissue repair. We recommend supplementing with L-glutamine (5-30 g per day) and L-arginine (10-20 g per day) in the first two months following surgery. Caution: Do not take arginine if you have cancer, as it may stimulate the growth of some tumors. FiberSMART by ReNew Life contains a combination of ingredients that support bowel function (glutamine, lactobacillus, etc.) [2006] - Elizabeth Motyka
To bolster your body's anti-inflammatory potential before and after surgery, we recommend using an omega-3 supplement on a daily basis. For the first 3 months, use an omega-3 supplement that is either pure EPA or very high in EPA, then switch for 3 more months to a fish oil preparation balanced in both EPA and DHA. Finally, for long-range consumption, try to find an omega-3 supplement that contains EPA, DHA, and borage oil. Omega-3 fatty acids may initially be consumed in larger quantity (4-6 grams per day) if you're losing weight after major surgery. After one month, the dosage can be reduced to 1-3 grams per day, depending on your body weight and on whether you still show signs of inflammation. [2006] - Elizabeth Motyka
Take vitamin and mineral supplements each day. [2004] - Brian Tracy