What vitamins/supplements do you take?
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"What vitamins/supplements do you take?"
<------ None. Zero. Tried some fish oil, but the **** upsets my stomach. Take one aspirin daily.
Proper dieting. Quaker Oatmeal 1-minute oats 5 days per week. 1 6-oz glass OJ everyday. Fruit and small amounts of pasta for lunch.
55 years old. Survived 2 strokes (2009) and colon cancer (2012).
<------ None. Zero. Tried some fish oil, but the **** upsets my stomach. Take one aspirin daily.
Proper dieting. Quaker Oatmeal 1-minute oats 5 days per week. 1 6-oz glass OJ everyday. Fruit and small amounts of pasta for lunch.
55 years old. Survived 2 strokes (2009) and colon cancer (2012).
Bless you brother...one thing, if you can get away from those 1 minute oats and use the real thing if possible. (The one-minute oats are better than the instant crap.) Also check out beets and their good properties. The wife fixed them up to where we can eat a couple slices each meal.
We are the same age. I turn 56 in about a month.
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Thanks.
I cook the oats every morning. Only use instant when traveling or visiting FL or KY/TN. Use either honey or real maple syrup for sweetener. Sometimes add fresh strawberries.
I definitely want to eat some form of oatmeal in the morning. If you keep the sugar out of it, keep it clean, it's great for your heart, weight control, appetite supressant, etc.
Two green tea extract pills a day, and no issues. The jitters/stomach issues were from something else. Hard to tell if it's worth it yet. I did drop a pound.. but I've been eating pretty clean and extra time in the gym, so it's hard to say where lost pound came from..
Two green tea extract pills a day, and no issues. The jitters/stomach issues were from something else. Hard to tell if it's worth it yet. I did drop a pound.. but I've been eating pretty clean and extra time in the gym, so it's hard to say where lost pound came from..
Tried the cold shower tonight after reading about the benefits. Gradually dropped the temp until it was at its coldest, then stayed there for three minutes. Supposed to help with stress levels too. We will see.
The only way to do it IMO is to gradually lower the temp. You're a badass if you can just walk into a cold shower.
I start with it freezing thinking the whole time after five mins I get hot water. It's a mental thing for me. For me it would be tougher to start warm then gradually go cooler and cooler till flat out cold
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102964807
Brown fat (which is good) vs white fat (which is bad).. and how cold places, especially showers, activates brown fat to basically burn white fat. Wild stuff.
Brown fat (which is good) vs white fat (which is bad).. and how cold places, especially showers, activates brown fat to basically burn white fat. Wild stuff.
You guys should be careful... Everything in moderation:
Amount of Niacin:
Niacin is generally needed 14 to 18 Mg daily in the body. However, the intake of Niacin more than 100 mg should be under the prescription of a doctor. For an average adult (More than 18 years old), 20 mg of Niacin is considered sufficient and adequate. Anything more than 500 mg of Niacin can create Niacin Overdose and it can affect health badly. However, the condition and the situation depends upon individual and their body functioning.
Symptoms of Niacin
Side Effects of Niacin:
Niacin is often used for the medical purposes to curve the risks of heart attacks. However, an overdose of Niacin may result in drastic side effects that are not only serious health issues but also needs medical addressing. The most common Side Effects of Niacin are
Niacin Flush: This is the most common side effect of Niacin. However, this is not an alarming cause, but it can be very uncomfortable and unpleasant. In Niacin Flush, the blood vessels get dilated which generates a large amount of heat. The heat flush remains throughout the body for about fifteen to thirty minutes. Many people remain confused that, niacin overdose may cause the Niacin Flush; however, mere 50mg of Niacin in the body can start Niacin Flush process in the body. It also initiates severe itching in the body.
Diarrhea: Too much of Niacin in the body may cause Diarrhea and vomiting for a long time.
Jaundice: Liver disorders and Jaundice are very common side effects of Niacin Overdose.
Pregnancy Issue: Niacin can even impact pregnancy problems. Overdose of Niacin can lead to premature birth of the baby and other complexions.
The other common side effects are abnormal pain, breathing problem, itching, irregular heartbeat, bloating, ulcer and others.
Treatment of Niacin
Niacin Overdose Treatment is done very cautiously and most importantly immediately. The emergency service needs to take up the issue very sincerely. The common treatments of Niacin Overdose are the following.
Toxicologists examine the case of vitamin overdose and take necessary actions. Treatment always depends upon the level of toxicity of Niacin Overdose.
If there is vomiting or diarrhea present in the patient then immediate hydration is required. Hydration generally dilutes the amount of Niacin and further treatment becomes easier.
If the case is more serious and life threatening than Oxygen Supply or life support may also be opted to support breathing of the patient.
Vitamin Management is very essential in treating Niacin Overdose and doctors generally try to reduce the impact by using anti Niacin medicines.
Amount of Niacin:
Niacin is generally needed 14 to 18 Mg daily in the body. However, the intake of Niacin more than 100 mg should be under the prescription of a doctor. For an average adult (More than 18 years old), 20 mg of Niacin is considered sufficient and adequate. Anything more than 500 mg of Niacin can create Niacin Overdose and it can affect health badly. However, the condition and the situation depends upon individual and their body functioning.
Symptoms of Niacin
- Dizziness, Feeling light headed and frequently getting fainted are the most common symptoms of Niacin overdose.
- Heart beats may get affected due to an overdose and fast and uneven heartbeats are very common.
- The respiration process gets affected by the Niacin Overdose and short of breath or other breathing problems may start happening.
- Niacin affects Liver the most and starts weakening the liver functionality. It may lead to Jaundice and more chronic liver ailments.
- The Swelling of Skin is also very common with the Niacin Overdose. The impact on the liver may not immediately understood, however, swelling of the skin can be regarded as the initial symptoms of overdose of the Vitamin B3.
Side Effects of Niacin:
Niacin is often used for the medical purposes to curve the risks of heart attacks. However, an overdose of Niacin may result in drastic side effects that are not only serious health issues but also needs medical addressing. The most common Side Effects of Niacin are
Niacin Flush: This is the most common side effect of Niacin. However, this is not an alarming cause, but it can be very uncomfortable and unpleasant. In Niacin Flush, the blood vessels get dilated which generates a large amount of heat. The heat flush remains throughout the body for about fifteen to thirty minutes. Many people remain confused that, niacin overdose may cause the Niacin Flush; however, mere 50mg of Niacin in the body can start Niacin Flush process in the body. It also initiates severe itching in the body.
Diarrhea: Too much of Niacin in the body may cause Diarrhea and vomiting for a long time.
Jaundice: Liver disorders and Jaundice are very common side effects of Niacin Overdose.
Pregnancy Issue: Niacin can even impact pregnancy problems. Overdose of Niacin can lead to premature birth of the baby and other complexions.
The other common side effects are abnormal pain, breathing problem, itching, irregular heartbeat, bloating, ulcer and others.
Treatment of Niacin
Niacin Overdose Treatment is done very cautiously and most importantly immediately. The emergency service needs to take up the issue very sincerely. The common treatments of Niacin Overdose are the following.
Toxicologists examine the case of vitamin overdose and take necessary actions. Treatment always depends upon the level of toxicity of Niacin Overdose.
If there is vomiting or diarrhea present in the patient then immediate hydration is required. Hydration generally dilutes the amount of Niacin and further treatment becomes easier.
If the case is more serious and life threatening than Oxygen Supply or life support may also be opted to support breathing of the patient.
Vitamin Management is very essential in treating Niacin Overdose and doctors generally try to reduce the impact by using anti Niacin medicines.