Question 1

hi doc got a quick question will turmeric and fish oil with vitamin d help me with multiple sclerosis?

Accepted Answer

: Let's get clearcut: Vitamin D has a role and you need to supplement to achieve a level of 50-70 ng/ml.  Dietary measures could include a low fat, low salt regimen.  Aerobic exercise is key.  I love Indian food, but turmeric does NOT help MS!  Fish oil has NO role.  Do what works, not what is blogged on Dr Google.  N.B., hope you are using high efficacy disease modifying agent.

Question 2

i take lutera birth control, does taking turmeric, melatonin and fish oil supplements effect it at all?

Accepted Answer

Nope: there are no known interactions with your oral contraceptives.

Hope this is helpful
Dr Z

Question 3

is it ok to take probiotics, garlic extract, ginger root and turmeric, fish oil though out the day?can one interact with another?

Accepted Answer

No, I think it is a: safe combination. I'm not sure I would take it throuughout the day.

Question 4

how soon after surgery can i start back on fish oil and turmeric?

Accepted Answer

Give it a few days: Fish oils can promote bleeding. You don't say what kind of surgery, but regardless, give it a week to heal before resuming fish oil.

Question 5

how soon after hysterectomy can i start taking fish oil and turmeric and other supplements?

Accepted Answer

I would recommend: 1-2 weeks.

Question 6

daily 900mg epa,600mg dha fish oil, +500mg turmeric together. am currently mixing bulk fish oil with turmeric and keeping in fridge. ends up being around 2200mg fish oil and 500mg of turmeric daily. any problems with this?
will they chemically react?

Accepted Answer

They synergize: Turmeric is one of the healthiest foods/herbs but is poorly absorbed if taken by itself.One of the best way to enhance its absorption is to mix it with healthy fats, so this is a good combination.While 2000 mg or so is a good dose of fish oil you might consider increasing turmeric to 1000 mg.See http://whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&amp;dbid=78 for a great summary of turmeric's many benefits.

Question 7

i take daily 81mg aspirin. is it dangerous to take fish oil and turmeric as well, or will it thin the blood?

Accepted Answer

: Talk to your doctor about all the medications, supplements, over the counter medications, hebals etc.  It would be appropriate discuss if you should be taking aspirin,  It is unlikely that fish oil and turmeric will provide any health effects.
Wish you good health!

Question 8

does daily low dose aspirin, fish oil, and turmeric coupled with a couple light beers thin the blood too much? affect rbc?

Accepted Answer

All will help : For better  will not cause excessive bleeding , except  'couple of beers' ( what time interval every hr , every day or every month ? ) . Moderate consumption of alcohol may have health benefits , don't  have to consume for so called this 'health benefit ' , if you can avoid , avoid it totally.

Question 9

is it okay to take turmeric curcumin,ginger root,apple cider vinegar,fish oil and a daily vitamin all in at once? they're my supplements.

Accepted Answer

Yes: consume with a meal and a full glass of water.

Question 10

vitamins cause bad taste? am taking fish oil, cranberry, turmeric, vitamin c. notice food tastes bad and bad taste lingers in mouth. related?

Accepted Answer

: Among what you have listed fish oil and turmeric may cause an after taste rather than vitamins, medical conditions, commonly thrush can cause taste alterations as well. Talk to your doc about your symptoms.

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A member asked:

Hi doc got a quick question will turmeric and fish oil with vitamin d help me with multiple sclerosis?

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I take lutera birth control, does taking turmeric, melatonin and fish oil supplements effect it at all?

A member asked:

Is it ok to take probiotics, garlic extract, ginger root and turmeric, fish oil though out the day?can one interact with another?

A member asked:

How soon after surgery can i start back on fish oil and turmeric?

A member asked:

How soon after hysterectomy can i start taking fish oil and turmeric and other supplements?

A member asked:

Daily 900mg epa,600mg dha fish oil, +500mg turmeric together. am currently mixing bulk fish oil with turmeric and keeping in fridge. ends up being around 2200mg fish oil and 500mg of turmeric daily. any problems with this? will they chemically react?

A member asked:

I take daily 81mg aspirin. is it dangerous to take fish oil and turmeric as well, or will it thin the blood?

A member asked:

Does daily low dose aspirin, fish oil, and turmeric coupled with a couple light beers thin the blood too much? affect rbc?

A member asked:

Is it okay to take turmeric curcumin,ginger root,apple cider vinegar,fish oil and a daily vitamin all in at once? they're my supplements.

A member asked:

Vitamins cause bad taste? am taking fish oil, cranberry, turmeric, vitamin c. notice food tastes bad and bad taste lingers in mouth. related?

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