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Old Thu, Jan-24-02, 12:06
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 256/220/215 Male 78 inches
BF:36/28/20
Progress: 88%
Location: Colorado
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I take the following list of recommended vitamins, minerals and supplements which has been reduced to those most beneficial while trying to minimize the binders such as magnesium stearate, stearic acid and dicalcium phosphate.

Multi-Vitamin and Minerals, w/o iron for men and postmenopausal women.
B-100 Complex w/o iron for proper body metabolic processes.
Magnesium, essential for proper heartbeat and nerve transmission.
Chromium GTF, blood sugar control, weight, diabetes and heart disease.
Boron helps to maintaining strong bones. Affects calcium and magnesium metabolism.
Biotin, releases energy from foods. Plays a role in metabolism of amino acids.
Betacarotenoids, converted by the body to vitamin A as needed.
Selenium, vital antioxidant to inhibit the oxidation of lipids (fats).
Vitamin C, Ester, antioxidant fights colds, infections, allergies and disease.
Vitamin E, antioxidant and heart acts to protect cells from heavy metals.
Vitamin K, needed for proper blood clotting.
Choline & Inositol Vitamins for liver, depression and diabetes.
Octacosonol, endurance, stamina, and increases oxygen.
Alpha Lipoic Acid, liver & coenzyme.
CoEnzyme Q10, heart, cancer and immune system, required by every cell.
Cod Liver Oil, DHA and EPA Omega-3, skin, cells, heart and blood vessels.
Betaine Hydrochloride for protein diet in people over 40 years of age.
Folic Acid for the metabolism of fats, amino acids, DNA and RNA.
Vitamin B-12 for prevention of macular degeneration and Alzheimer's Disease.
Lutein complex for the prevention of macular degeneration.

The following web page is the result of my research into treatments for fibromyalgia for a relative who improved greatly even though she did not follow it precisely. She did reduce carbohydrates and increase meats and natural fats in her diet which is the major benefit.

Fibromyalgia - News You Can Use.

Also check out my low-carb nutrition page at:

The Ultimate Nutrition Program for Healing and Health

Kent
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