Taking Prednisone?

If you are taking corticosteroids such as Prednisone you body more than likely needs additional selenium, folic acid and potassium. A few extra supplements three times per week can help eliminate the slight deficit these drugs may cause.

Glutamine & Antiseizure Medication Dangers

Glutamine or L-glutamine, an amino acid dervived from glutamic acid, is used as a treatment for allergies, digestive problems like irritable bowel syndrome and for treating various symptoms experienced by athletes who train too vigorously. It is thought to be a safe supplement when taken at recommended divided dosages generally in the 1.5 to 6 grams daily range. If, however, you are taking an antiseizure medication, DO NOT take glutamine supplements without your doctor´s approval. High dosages of glutamine may overwhelm these drugs and pose a risk prone to seizures.

5-HTP & Carbidopa & Antidepressants

5-HTP should NOT be mixed with prescription antidepressants, unless okayed by your physician. The risk comes from the possibility you may raise your serotonin levels too high. Also, DO NOT mix the Parkinson´s disease medication Carbidopa with 5-HTP, as this may increase your chance of developing scleroderma, a disease that creates fibrous tissue in the skin and internal organs.

Keeping Iodine At Safe Levels

Iodine is necessary for our thyroid glands to produce proper amounts of thyroid hormone to maintain normal metabolism in our cells. Excessive amounts of iodine can actually cause thyroid disorders and there is concern that excessive iodine supplementation can contribute to thyroid cancer. Adult dosage should not be more than 200 mcg daily.