Posted by dessbee on July 15, 2006, at 20:00:01
In reply to Re: Vitamin D - 4,000 IU / day, posted by ElaineM on June 27, 2006, at 22:30:22
SJW induce liver metabolising enzymes (e.g. cytochrome P450s), which leads to altered drug concentration and clearance.
http://www.innovationmagazine.com/innovation/volumes/v6n2/coverstory3.shtml
I do not think it is a major concern for you if you only take codeine, but make sure to ask your doctor. SJW is a safe supplement for most people.
4,000 IU! I still claim that sun exposure is the safest way to increase vitamine D. Human beings feel better if they get a daily dose of sun exposure. Sunexposure will give you much higher vitamin D concentrations without any health risks unless you get burned in the sun.
Osteoporosis is also improved by exercise!
Another factor important to cure osteoprosis is vitamin K, especially vitamin K2.
http://www.spineuniverse.com/displayarticle.php/article1081.html
http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/womenshealth/a/Osteoprevent.htm
http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FDN/is_1_10/ai_n13557316
Melatonin is not really anything I recommend since it will only help you falling asleep. The effect of 2mg will wear off quickly and therefore will not be able to improve deep sleep, at least not in my oppinion.
If SJW is not an option for you you could try Seroctin at bedtime. It increases the release of serotonin/melatonin.
Cortisol has a degenerative effect on any tissue including bone tissue. Another supplement that may lower cortisol levels is vitamin C, which is also good for building bone tissue.
I still do not understand your pain disorder.
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