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Posted 5/10/2017 9:21 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Everyone,

I recently started integrating a bunch of supplements into my diet in an attempt to help along my healing process. I am unable to narrow down exactly which are effective / most effective as I pretty much started taking them all around the same time period.

I was curious if anyone else has success with with any of these specific supplements. If not, what supplements have you tried that you felt have helped you? Any input would be greatly appreciated!

- DMAE
- L-Tryptophan
- Acetyl L-Carnitine
- L-Phenylalanine
- L-Tyrosine
- GABA
- 5-HTP
- Dopa Mucuna
- Rhodiola
- Alpha-GCP
- Ashwaganda
- St. John's Wort
- CoQ10
- L-Theanine
- Schisandra Adrenal Compex
- Milk Thistle
- L-Dopa
- Magnesium
- Multi-Vitamin
- Pycnogenol
- Probiotic

I've also been taking multi-herb supplements containing the following:

- Oregano Leaf Extract
- Caprylic Acid
- Protease
- Cellulose
- Aloe Vera Gel
- Arabinogalactan
- Anise Seed
- Black Walnut Hulls
- Wordwood Leaf
- Reishi Mushroom
- Bee Pollen
- Propolis
- Eleuthero
- Astragalus
- Fo-Ti Root
- Gotu Kola
- Suma Root
- Spirulina
- Chlorella
- Ginger & Licorice Root
- Saw Palmetto
- Sarsaparilla Root
- Dandelion

Post Edited (Intuition) : 5/11/2017 11:03:03 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 5/10/2017 1:30 PM (GMT 0)
I take a few things that are on your list:
Tryptophan - can't live without this, as it helps me sleep like nothing else can. I was told to buy only Lidtke brand, as they process it differently and is more effective - but I've not tried to verify that since that brand works so well for me.

I also take Ashwagandha - another one I can't live without, as it's part of my main support for my adrenals, and they crashed big time a few years ago.

I've used St. Johns wort before as part of a healing protocol, but it was mixed with other herbs, so I can't tell you just how effective it was for me.

Magnesium - I take 2 different types of magnesium, and it's another one that I can't live without. One form (mag oxide) helps my bowels, and the other (mag orotate) helps with muscle cramps/twitches.

I don't take a mulit as they usually contain soy, which I'm highly allergic to.

I hope that helps some!
Posted 5/10/2017 4:19 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Traveler, it does- thank you! I will take a look into Lidtke brand Tryptophan.
Posted 5/10/2017 5:25 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Intuition -

The only thing I take on your list is milk thistle seed for liver support, which I swear by. Although I also needed to add in burdock root to keep enzymes low.

-p
Posted 5/10/2017 5:38 PM (GMT 0)
I've taken the ones listed below:


- Acetyl L-Carnitine - tried it for a couple months - then stopped...didn't seem to be helping.

- GABA - it was in a calming supplement - not sure if it helped.

- Rhodiola - in calming supplement - not sure if it helped.

- Ashwaganda - tried it for awhile - not sure if it helped

- CoQ10 - Usually take this - but have stopped for now - doesn't go with Mepron. Will take it again after I stop the Mepron.

- L-Theanine - was in calming supplement...no longer take it

- Milk Thistle - was taking it daily...but now take a homeopathic supplement for my liver health

- Magnesium - take this daily 400 mg.

- Multi-Vitamin - used to take one pre-lyme...have stopped.
Posted 5/11/2017 12:08 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Pirouette, I will look into burdock root.
Posted 5/11/2017 12:10 PM (GMT 0)
Girlie, what homeopathic liver supplement do you take? I have been looking into adding homeopathic healing to my regimen as well.
Posted 5/11/2017 4:29 PM (GMT 0)
It's Pekana - Apo-Hepat.


I was taking capsules of Milk Thistle Extract....when my liver enzymes climbed during lyme treatment.

So, my LLND had me switch to the Pekana. My liver enzymes did drop...but I also stopped treatment...so it's hard to know for sure what the remedy was.

It is one he recommends his patients take.

I don't think it's sold on Amazon though...I purchase through my LLND.
Posted 5/12/2017 12:27 AM (GMT 0)
I just looked into it and found a purchase link here - http://www.forresthealth.com/apo-hepat-homeopathic-liver-support-drops.html

I'm going to give it a try.

For anyone else interested, you can get a complimentary 15 consult with their in-house Dr. who can authorize the purchase.
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