Question 1

is it ok to take fiber supplements every day?

Accepted Answer

Fiber  in Diet: Fiber makes us feel full, it provides bulk aiding elimination, and it helps lower blood Cholesterol.
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Need to take Fiber supplements every day
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Dietary Sources of Fiber:
•	Beans
•	Whole grains
•	Bran Cereal
•	Oatmeal
•	Brown rice
•	Popcorn
•	Nuts
•	Berries
•	Vegetables
•	Baked potato with skin
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Question 2

how long can i take probiotic supplements every day?

Accepted Answer

Probiotics: can be taken daily.  Larger doses are used to treat a situation such as thrush.  Smaller doses (as directed on label) for general wellness.  Doctor Ohira is a good brand.  Peace and good health.

Question 3

is it safe to take activated charcoal supplements every day?

Accepted Answer

WHY???: Hi. And why, pray tell, would you want to take activated charcoal everyday? Believe me, that has NOT been studied for safety! Activated charcoal is useful in some poisonings/overdoses because it binds a lot of things tightly and non-specifically. Much of what goes in your mouth is for nutritive purposes, including many trace substances. If you bind and don't absorb them, you become deficient.

Question 4

i just started taking d- mannose supplement cause i have a history of utis. my question is can i take this every single day forever for rest of my life to help me prevent ever getting one again and will this harm me doing this.?

Accepted Answer

: From VerywellHealth website: "The optimal dosage of D-mannose and its long-term safety are still largely unknown. The amount taken in studies to prevent UTIs was up to 2 grams daily. D-mannose supplements may cause bloating or loose stools and can alter blood sugar levels. At high doses, there may be serious risks such as kidney damage."

Question 5

is it okay if i eat every other day and take cla supplements along with laxatives will i lose weight?

Accepted Answer

To Lose Weight: I understand your desire to lose weight.
Please do not take radical measures to lose weight.
See Physician about your weight and its effects; harm to the body by eating every other day and taking laxatives; discuss
Balanced Diet with Protein, Carbohydrates, Fat, Minerals, Vitamins and Anti-oxidants including Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, Low-fat dairy, beans lentils, nuts, seeds and fish.

Question 6

i have heard that taking too much niacin is bad and that you should take about 14 mg a day, but every niacin supplement i have seen says 500 mg?

Accepted Answer

Bad: The usual dose is 1000 to 2000 mg daily.  14 mg would be a homeopathic dose. The American Heart Association doesn't recommend the use of Niacin for the prevention of heart disease unless there is a clear indication AND the person is statin intolerant.

Question 7

every day i take 450mg of a licorice root supplement bottled by solaray. i'm desperate to heal my pssd. how dangerous is my licorice root consumption?

Accepted Answer

Not dangerous but...: Licorice root has been used medicinally for thousands of years (it may be the most common herb used in chinese medicine). It contains glycyrrhizin, high doses of which can cause high blood pressure & fluid retention, but 450 mg/day is not a high dose. I know no evidence licorice helps pssd though i saw one online testimonial. See http://umm.Edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/licorice & my comment.

Question 8

if a person eats meat every day, about 8-10 oz of steak, but takes no iron supplements, could he end up with hemosiderosis or hemochromatosis?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Hemochromatosis is a genetic disorder that causes too much iron & deposits it in tissues. Hemosiderosis is not genetic & can be caused by anything that causes excessive amounts of iron to deposit in cells. Common causes having a lot of blood transfusions, alcoholism, taking too many iron supplements. Eating too much could cause it, so possible but not likely. 8oz steak-6mg, recom. Daily iron-10mg.

Question 9

is it safe to take a prenatal vitamin along with a b12 vitamin and cranberry supplement every day?

Accepted Answer

Perfectly safe: If the prenatal vitamins are good for pregnant women, you should be assured that they would be good for anyone.  And there is no interraction between cranberry supplement and b12.  All very healthy for you.

Question 10

was told to take an iron supplement every night.. then the next day.. gets super constipated. what are some good, delicious healthy foods to stop constipation?

Accepted Answer

These: Soluble fibre:  peas, soybeans, oats, rye, chia, barley,  prunes, plums, avocados, berries, ripe bananas, skin of apples, quinces, pears, broccoli, carrots, sweet potatoes and onions 
 insoluble fiber:  whole grain wheat, corn, bran,  beans, peas, nuts, seeds, potato skins, green beans, cauliflower, zucchini,  celery, and nopal, 
 avocado, unripe bananas, skins of kiwi, grapes and tomatoes.

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I have heard that taking too much niacin is bad and that you should take about 14 mg a day, but every niacin supplement i have seen says 500 mg?

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Every day i take 450mg of a licorice root supplement bottled by solaray. i'm desperate to heal my pssd. how dangerous is my licorice root consumption?

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If a person eats meat every day, about 8-10 oz of steak, but takes no iron supplements, could he end up with hemosiderosis or hemochromatosis?

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Is it safe to take a prenatal vitamin along with a b12 vitamin and cranberry supplement every day?

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Was told to take an iron supplement every night.. then the next day.. gets super constipated. what are some good, delicious healthy foods to stop constipation?

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