(See also the separate FAQ on Cod Liver Oil)

• Azomite
• B₁₂
• Vitamin D
• Filters Removing Minerals
• Glyconutrient pills
• Soy in vitamin E supplements
• Do store-bought enzymes work?
• Does Frontier yeast have added vitamin B
• Bio-K Plus CL1285 probiotic

Supplements

Q. Is azomite a problem because of the aluminum, etc?

A. Yes, I get a lot of questions about Azomite. It is safe for human consumption. I recommend it because it is a natural, inexpensive mineral supplement. Tests have never been done on humans and won't be because the FDA won't allow it. There have only been studies with animals and it is a good mineral supplement for animals.

It does contain aluminum, but it is also rich in silica, which counteracts the aluminum. People have been eating clay and dirt as a tradition for thousands of years and all clay contains aluminum and silica.

Here's some information on minerals that may answer your questions.

This being said, I don't feel this strongly about it. You can also get lots of good minerals from sea salt, raw milk, bone broths, etc.

Q. What type of vitamin B12 should I take?

A. Pure Encapsulations is a good one--not sublingual but it is the right form of B₁₂. This is recommended by Dr. Dommisse, who spoke at our 2005 conference.

Q. I am in the sun every day, do I need to supplement with vitamin D? I am having vaginal dryness and am looking for relief.

A. Being in the sun every day is not going to supply you with adequate vitamin D unless you have most of your clothes off and the sun is directly overhead. Also, you won't get vitamin A, the best treatment for vaginal dryness from the sun. You can still take cod liver oil and I suggest a high vitamin one from Radiant Life (888-593-8333) or Green Pasture. This should help with the vaginal dryness. Take a dose that provides at least 20,000 IU vitamin A and 2000 IU vitamin D.

Q. I have heard that reverse osmosis filters remove minerals, is that true?

A. Yes, RO filters take out all the minerals, but they also are the only way to take out all the fluoride. So if you have fluoridated water, use an RO filter and then add minerals back in via mineral drops.

Q: What do you know about glyconutrient pills?

A: I don't know a lot about this product, but ask yourself--how did humans get along before glyconutrient pills?  Because the body makes them, as even their literature admits. Much more important for you to spend your money on is cod liver oil. See our Guide to Super Foods.

Q: I would like to use a whey powder for my recipes, is that okay?  It includes:  Whey protein concentrate (milk), whey protein  isolate (milk).

A: Whey proteins are very fragile and easily messed up by processing.  You should make your own whey, it is not difficult especially from a good quality store-bought yogurt.  There is a recipe in Nourishing Traditions.

Q: How is oral vitamin D is made and what it is made from? I have been told by someone that checks all labels for vitamin D and that some are made from swine (pig) skin.

A: My understanding is that vitamin D₃ is made by irradiating sheep's lanolin, and vitamin D₂ by irradiating yeast.  I have never heard that vitamin D₃ is made from pig skin, however, lard is an excellent source of vitamin D.

Q.  I would like to know if I should avoid a supplement that contains vitamin E from soy?

A.  Nearly all the vitamin E supplements derive from soy, so it's very hard to avoid.   Unless the person is extremely allergic to soy, this isn't a problem as the quantity is very small.


Q.  I have been wondering whether or not store bought enzymes really work?

A.  This is a huge subject for which I have few answers--it is not my area of expertise. I do think that certain brands do work, these are brands that have been freeze dried.  But it is always best to get one's enzymes from fermented foods.

Q.  Does Frontier Yeast have added vitamin B?

A.  The company states that there are NO added B vitamins but it does contain naturally occurring B vitamins including B₁, B₂, B₃, B₆, B₉, B₁₂.

Q.  What is your opinion about a probiotic in Canada called Bio-K Plus CL1285.  It is like a 3.5 oz kefir drink.  Ingredients are: water, skim milk powder, whey protein concentrate, active bacterial cultures L Acidophilus and L Casei, 50 billion.  The sales approach is that one container is like drinking 200 yogurts, it is human derived and that it supports the immune system, especially for someone fighting cancer.  Do you have any concerns with the ingredients?  www.biokplus.com

A.  I would have great concerns about the skim milk powder and the whey protein concentrate.  These are highly artificial, probably full of nitrates and damaged proteins.  Plus this beverage is too high in protein.  Better to make your own yoghurt or kefir from whole milk.

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FAQ-Supplements
written by J C, Jan 28 2010

My wife has a sensitive stomach and can not take cod liver oil so she has been taking vitamin D3 supplements, 1000 mg per day, for some time. My wife has lost a lot of weight in recent months in spite of a good nutrient dense diet, all home cooked. She recently had a thorough checkup which had all normal results except for low vitamin D of 14.8.

The doctor recommended taking vitamin D3 supplements, 50,000 mg per week, for 4 weeks and then retesting. No mention was made of the need for additional vitamin A, calcium and magnesium which we know is needed.

What is your opinion of the consequences of taking such high doses of oral vitamin D3, with or without additional Vitamin A, calcium and magnesium?

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