Kristin & Razzle, such great information. After exercise class this morning I am heading for the health food store. Kristin, I also, just this morning read about the L-glutamine. Dr Atkins also speaks of taking a really good multi-vitamine, I take the vitiamine Centrium silver, but I am wondering if this is the right vitiamine for me. Do you all take a Multi-vitiamine also. Razzle, yes I have learned a very valuable lesson this week. Thanks for all the advice and encouragement. joan