Wed, Aug-08-01, 08:06
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Plan: LC, GF
Stats: 241/190/140
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Progress: 50%
Location: Eastern ON, Canada
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hi Elihnig, thanks for the reminder about taking supplements.
Indeed, I read several sources that stressed the importance of nutrition for hormonal regulation, in particular magnesium, vitamin B6 and omega3 fatty acids. Magnesium isn't just a women's concern ... it helps regulate the male hormones too .. Magnesium is usually combined with Calcium, in a 2(cal):1(mag) ratio. Minimum 400mg per day of magnesium.
Vitamin B6 can be taken as a separate supplement, but make sure that you're also taking a supplement containing all of the other B's. (a once-daily multiple vitamin & mineral supp. is perfect). They work together .... taking only one type of Bvitamin can lead to an imbalance/deficiency of the others.
The omega3 fatty acid GLA can be obtained directly from Evening Primrose or Borage Oil supplements. Or, the body can convert LA from flax oil to GLA. Gotta love that flax
hope this is helpful,
Doreen
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