Posted by Larry Hoover on October 25, 2003, at 8:16:18
In reply to Re: RDA is a bogus concept ?Larry Hoover , posted by rianny on October 24, 2003, at 1:36:21
> >Add in a B-complex, and extra B-12, fer sure. I'd also suggest selenium, 200 mcg/day, and zinc, 20-40 mg/day.
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> Ok, I'll do what you suggest, but don't I need to add Cal-Mag to those?Weren't you already using some? I get confused about who I'm advising some times.
Yes, you need calcium and magnesium.
> Also, is there any side effect if I take too much minerals, such as Magnesium
Unlikely, unless you a parathyroid gland disorder, or problems with your kidneys.
In other words, it's really hard to overdose on magnesium. Maybe impossible, because of the diarrhea thingie.
> and Selenium,
Too much selenium is toxic. That's called selenosis. The generally accepted LOAEL (lowest observeable adverse effects level) is about 850 micrograms a day. The safe Upper Limit is around 600 micrograms a day (depends on who is setting the limit, just what it is exactly). I'm recommending a very safe level of 200 micrograms per day, which would only be a problem if you were obtaining your drinking water from an untested well with high selenium content in the groundwater.
> oh also Fish oil?
No upper limit. Within reason.
> Now, it's been 3 days since I started taking Fish oil and Cal-Mag supplement....yes I still feel different, but not that great. Last night, I wasn't able to sleep so well. I was lying down on bed, closing eyes, but was awake. All unnecesary thoughts made me suffer. I'm not sure if it was because of the supplements I'm taking. Probably it was because of Luvox....I have been taking Luvox, 25mg, and I just decided to take it in the evening, but I think I better quit that SSRI to test if supplements can help me.
Don't drop the Luvox. I wouldn't do that. Not if you're at risk of depression.
Supps may do the job, but first you have to establish a stable mood. Stable in all ways.
B-vitamins can keep you awake. Take them in the morning. Fish oil does affect some people's sleep. It's unfortunate, but it happens. When that does happen, I suggest that people turn to fish itself. It seems to have less impact on sleep. Canned sardines or salmon are excellent sources of fish oils, and also contain readily absorbable calcium, are high in magnesium, contain good amounts of selenium, and also contain DMAE. Fish is good brain food.
Cal-mag at night does help many people sleep. Add in extra mag for a stronger effect.
Lar
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