Question 1

is it okay to take fish oil and glucosamine at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Fish oil: You can take fish oil and glucosamine at the same time. Sometimes they help arthritis pain. I'm not aware of any negative reaction.

Question 2

can i take a multivitamin glucosamine and a fish oil pill both in the same day?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can: I see no problem taking them in the same day but use them separately.

Question 3

is it ok to take fish oil, multivitamin, aciphex, (rabeprazole)  and glucosamine condroiton at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Maybe take Acifex: separately. Most vitamins, supplements are dependent on the GI tract and acidity being normal. If you take anything that changes the acidity level, or reduce it, you might also reduce the absorption or effectiveness of your supplements. So rather than take it all together, take the Acifex by itself not at the same time to optimize your vitamin absorption.

Question 4

are there side effects when taking 1200mg of chondroitin sulfate, 1500mg of glucosamine and 1000mg of fish oil? (prescribed to help lubricate knee)

Accepted Answer

No: Generally no side effects but no real hard science that clearly supports benefits.

Question 5

low vit d levels, already taking 1500mg msm glucosamine, 1000mg omega-3 fish oil tablet a day, adding 1000ui vit d3 tablet more would be ok ? effects?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D level: Can be checked by your doc and that will determine how much you need.  Many people take 5k ius daily but you would need to check w/doc.

Question 6

does glucosamine and chondroitin work and is it safe especially wile taking meloxicam, fish oil and a multivitamin?

Accepted Answer

It could but: Studies have  shown that it may not  work in large groups of patients studied, but I have  had  patients  who swear it works. There are  different  brands  so make  certain you are taking one that actually has the true ingredients. Many over the counter glucosamine and chondroitin do not the the true ingredients. You can ask your doctor - look at some that are available and see if they can truly

Question 7

fish oil 1600mg, flaxseed oil 1000mg, vit e 183iu,glucosamine 1500mg, chondroitin 1200mg, msm250mg.ggt 124u/l. ast 31, alt 44. no alchohol. ggt high?

Accepted Answer

Elevated serum GGT: Isolated elevation of serum GGT may be related to a number of causes particularly metabolic syndrome which can be caused by obesity, fatty liver, Type II diabetes, hepatobiliary disease, or certain medications. Needs further work up by ordering physician.

Question 8

can i take a multivitamin, fish oil, vitamin c, glucosamine and garlic supplement all at the same after a big meal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can certainly take all of them without having any idea of how much money you are wasting. None of these have any benefit for a 30 year old and some recent evidence suggests some you are choosing to take can actually cause harm.

Question 9

could certain vitamins spike your boold pressure? glucosamine/chondroitin? vitamin d3? flax/fish combo oil?

Accepted Answer

No: But decongestants can.

Question 10

is fish oil harmful?

Accepted Answer

No/Yes: Most anything can be harmful if taken improperly.  Think about it, drinking too much water can make you very ill or you can die.  Fish oil, like anything else should be taken according to manufacturer's directions or according to your health care provider.  Fish oils have many beneficial effects if used properly and if a reputable product is purchased.  Some fish oils are alleged to be contaminate.

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Are there side effects when taking 1200mg of chondroitin sulfate, 1500mg of glucosamine and 1000mg of fish oil? (prescribed to help lubricate knee)

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Low vit d levels, already taking 1500mg msm glucosamine, 1000mg omega-3 fish oil tablet a day, adding 1000ui vit d3 tablet more would be ok ? effects?

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Does glucosamine and chondroitin work and is it safe especially wile taking meloxicam, fish oil and a multivitamin?

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Fish oil 1600mg, flaxseed oil 1000mg, vit e 183iu,glucosamine 1500mg, chondroitin 1200mg, msm250mg.ggt 124u/l. ast 31, alt 44. no alchohol. ggt high?

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Can i take a multivitamin, fish oil, vitamin c, glucosamine and garlic supplement all at the same after a big meal?

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Could certain vitamins spike your boold pressure? glucosamine/chondroitin? vitamin d3? flax/fish combo oil?

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