Supplements Questions

Updated: 11/05/2009

B COMPLEX, CARRAGEENAN QUESTIONS
OTHER SUPPLEMENTS THAT CAN BE TAKEN WITH ZINC AND SELENIUM?
COMPOUNDING ZINC ACETATE AND MANGANESE
LOOKING FOR FEEDBACK ON RESVERATROL
QUESTIONS ABOUT B5
HIGH IRON LEVELS
WHAT ARE ZINC SALTS?
SHOULD I TAKE OMEGA 3, 6 AND 9 PILLS?
MULTIVITAMINS FOR TEENAGE BOYS
QUESTION ABOUT LECITHIN
CELSIUM AS AN ALKALIZER?
IS THIS A GOOD DAILY VITAMIN TO TAKE?
QUESTION ABOUT TRI-POTASSIUM CITRATE
QUESTION ABOUT MILK AND IRON SUPPLEMENTS



B COMPLEX, CARRAGEENAN QUESTIONS

11/05/2009: Peter from Chicago, Il writes: "Ted,

Is B complex that is (100 % whole food) better than regular B complex 50 ? Is worth the extra money ?

What is the advantage taking baking soda straight versus mix it up with apple cider vinegar ?

Is carrageenan safe to consume in almond milk, whole grain milk ?

Thanks"


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OTHER SUPPLEMENTS THAT CAN BE TAKEN WITH ZINC AND SELENIUM?

11/04/2009: Tristan from Brisbane, Australia writes: "I have zinc and selenium supplements, and would like to know what other supplements I can take them with. (I read that iron and zinc should not be taken together). Any help would be appreciated. Thanks."


11/04/2009: Ted from Bangkok, Thailand replies: "Generally speaking most of the problem concerns iron, iodine and manganese absorption. Iron is usually taken with vitamin C. Copper and zinc are antagonistic. Selenium can be taken to drive out other toxic heavy metals, but usually poses little problem when taking with other supplements. The biggest problem is taking the multiple mineral supplements which actually doesn't raise mineral because of antagonistic and the problems about fillers. In general, I would worry more about not taking milk with other supplements as milk block absorption of nutrients in general. This is why milk is used as antidote in poisoning situations. Also, I only take one suppleements at time, and usually in powder or liquid form, never tablets as most tablet contains tricalcium phoshpate and calcium. They tend to block absorption of most minerals. Minerals are often better absorbed when taking along with meals. Manganese are often taken alone because they are difficult to absorbed. The most important is minerals that I need to take has to be water soluble, or it does not get absorbed. So the issue is more than just with other minerals. People desire convenience. However, it should be noted that when I do take supplements, I take INDIVIDUAL minerals never a combination, water soluble, and generally on an empty stomach (as it is water soluble). If it is not water soluble I take it along with food. Then I monitor its result. Taking the kitchen sink approach of many supplements together usually don't get results because we can't monitor each individual mineral and we don't know whether that particular brand actually works."


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COMPOUNDING ZINC ACETATE AND MANGANESE

11/01/2009: Debbie from Ettalong, Nsw, Australia writes: "HI I HAVE A QUESTION FOR TED

Ted I contacted a compound chemist here in Australia as I desperately want to take your suggested supplements zinc acetate & manganese. However, because the amounts are quite small eg. 25 -50mg my compound chemist says that he will have to put either bicarb soda or another substance with it so that I can measure 25mg.

Can you please give me your professional opinion as Im not sure what to do??????

He also says that he will have to do the calculation for 25mg & 50mg and give me a special measuring device.

Do you have the zinc acetate, manganese, or sodium molybdate mixed with anything Ted when you purchase your supplements????

Please answer as I don't know what to tell the man.

Kind regards
Deborah"


11/03/2009: Ted from Bangkok, Thailand replies: "Compounding zinc acetate and manganese...

In practice, I wouldn't worry too much about the zinc acetate, if I can get a commercially available supplements , in the form of zinc gluconate. As to compounding manganese, the form is in manganese, and the common excipients or inert material I used is mannitol, which is a polyol sugar. However, precision is really not required for taking of manganese, as it is not taken daily. The dose can be measured on a teaspoon and the measurement might still be off, but that's not critical since the dose is taken only for days, at 1/16 to 1/8 teaspoon depending on the seriousness of a condition or type of condition. In the event of a hair loss, this is easy. I will continue to take it until the hair loss stops and no more manganese. If there is no result, I just continue for the dose for a couple of days more not exceeding 4 or 5 days. Both zinc and manganese therefore is not taken everyday and hence approximate calculations will do, not exceeding for any mineral supplements to two weeks at which time, I usually take any supplements usually for one week, but if improvement continues to show maybe, two weeks, but this rarely happens. Most of the problem I encounted of taking most frequently are the water soluble vitamins, which the body can't store and hence are lost rather quickly. The sodium molybdate, is also taken for only one to two weeks, but mostly one week, usually to improve night time vision, if I have trouble seeing in the dark."



11/04/2009: Deborah from Ettalong, Nsw Australia replies: "Dear Ted,

Thank you sooooo much for answering my question. You have saved me a lot of dollars!!!!If I purchased 3 decimal balance/scales weighing mg here in Australia I would be looking at a cost of $1000...... So thank you!

You were correct on both accounts I was using the Manganese for hair loss so thank you for your 1/16 - 1/8tspn conversion.

I wanted the Molybdate for night blindness. Would you suggest the same measurement as the Manganese (intermitently) 1/16 -1/8 tspn for this???

Lastly, I can get the zinc acetate here so should I take this say...1/6 - 1/8 tspn (intermitently)as well? Or due to not having the sophisticated measuring scales should I just opt for the commercial Zinc gluconate????? I wanted the zinc as I have CFS and my body is very deficient and I wanted to rid my very bad sinus problem and grey hair.

Again, thank you so very much for your time and I also believe that you should win the NOBLE PRIZE for all of your brilliant work!!!

Kind Regards
Deborah"


11/07/2009: Ted from Bangkok, Thailand replies: "Dear Deborah,

The sodium molybdate is taken at 1/16th teaspoon once per day for about a week or two should be fine. A zinc acetate is taken at 1/16 also for only a week -more like 5 days. Thereafter it's taken once a week and after a week, the zinc maybe perhaps taken once or twice a month. It should be remembered that you can't easily raise zinc, molybdenum and manganese if you were to buy them in supplement forms. I have seen this problem for too long. If it's taken pure as is, in zinc acetate, sodium molybdate and manganese sulfate, the absorption is fine and hence the mineral absorption is there. Zinc gluconate may require larger amounts, compared to zinc acetate, and it's roughly 1/8 teaspoon. As for CFS, check to make sure blood sugar and weight gain is not your problem, otherwise we have to get that blood sugar down. The easiest way is granulated lecithin 1 tablespoon twice a day and no food after 5 p.m. The food is taken with lots of water during meal. CFS caused may be caused by Epstein Barr Virus. Hence, some antiviral supplements, not just zinc alone, but chromium chloride - a 20% solution, is taken at a 5-10 drops a day, plus twice daily of a strong white tea, which is a powerful diuretic that flushes out excess sugar. CFS has another issue besides virus and blood sugar, and that is iodine deficiency. The best method is to mix a powdered form of vitamin C 500-1000 mg during the evening hours in a cup of warm water, with just one drop of lugol's solution. It' will normalize sleep patterns and drive out bromine, fluorine, chlorine over time. However, iodine is contraindicated if a person were already taking thyroxine or thyroid supplements, since the iodine caues the thyroid to produce it's own hormones naturally. Hence, the iodine will likely replace thyroxine. If it's taken both, a person will get agitated and nervous easily. The cause is not iodine, since it's an essential mineral. The problem is the thyroxine which is more like walking on clutches. Since when do cows run around and eat thyroid extract. They simply eat natural minerals that comes from their diets. CFS requires magnesium supplements 250-500 mg per day, in the form of magnesium citrate or magnesium chloride, which is the ones I used most frequently. However a chloride of any form, including magnesium chloride, cannot be taken along with an alkaline supplements such as baking soda as it causes diarrhea. Unless of course you wanted to cure a constipation. Both malic acid and magnesium supplements are needed, but the amount of malic acid needed by a person with CFS runs closer to between 1 teaspoon to one or two tablespoon of malic acid. We add some amount of baking soda so to neutralize the excessive acidity and make it less sour, so it won't be too hard on the stomach. The magnesium/malic acid is one of the common remedies I used, along with perhaps a weekly or twice weekly vitamin B complex. Iodine is also antiviral and is taken during the evening hours with the vitamin C. As to a very bad sinus problem, it should be noted that if the esophagus/nose/ear/throat area is acid, it brings about constriction of blood vessels, causing sinus too. Hence both potassium bicarbonate, potassium citrate, usually 1/4 teaspoon in a 1/2 to 1 glass of water, with sodium citrate 1/4 teaspoon is taken twice a day, preferably after meals by 1 or 2 hours. The potassium and the iodine should help alkalize that area, and the pH can be tested by measuring the saliva pH ideally at 7.3. If it's below 7 for a saliva, it's usually some sort of imbalance. If the saliva pH is below 6, then teeth damage and cavities are extensive and the cause is actually the acid saliva and bacteria that's dissolving your teeth because we have just created an environment to digest our teeth enamel! If we can alkalize mouth, it helps the sinus. I have experience about sinus, also if not enough vitamin C is not taken. But for vitamin C, we need constant intake of this, because it's a water soluble vitamin, such as the B complex. The minerals is one of those supplements we need not take regularly because it tends to accumulate if taken too much or for too long of a period. As to gray hair, both vitamin B complex and especially vitamin C whose dose is about 2000 mg per day for at least 3-4 months plus weekly b complex and perhaps sodium copper chlorophyllin, which raises the copper levels to help reduce graying of hair, by taking that chlorophyll supplements. What dose, depends. If it's a liquid form, concentrated one perhaps 5-10 drops, taken for about 3 months, more or less depending on whether gray hair are reduced or not. Manganese is just as important, but so is PABA supplements to help reduce gray hair."



11/09/2009: Deborah from Ettalong, Nsw Australia replies: "Dear Ted,

Thank you again for your valuable time together with the most truly wonderful information that no doctors have ever been able to give me. I was so very interested to read your information on the Luguls iodine this makes so much sense to me. Should I get the colourless one?

Once again you are right on the money and my CFS is caused by the EPSTEIN BARR VIRUS however, my blood sugar levels show normal range, on the tests that is but I have found it hard to lose weight in the past! Although, I look and feel the best I ever have thanx to you as I deleted processed foods, sugar, fruit, wheat, potatoes, dairy, mushrooms etc. from my diet. My body doesn't seem to breakdown sugar very well not even natural fruits!!

I am just trying to get my supplements correct now!

Ted I have been taking 1/4 teaspoon of potassium citrate and 1/2 teaspoon of bicarb soda before food first thing in the morning and last thing at night as I suffer constipation. I have been taking this prior to writing to you as I read that you recommended others this remedy who suffered. I was desperate to rid this and it has worked wonders... I thank you a million times over as I no longer suffer from years of CONSTIPATION!!!!

However, my new understanding is due to my CFS I should now substitute the above for the 1/4 tspn potassium bicarbonate 1/4 tspn potassium citrate 1/4 tspn sodium citrate in a glass of water twice a day pref 1 -2 hrs after meals???

Also I am very interested in taking the malic acid together with the bicarb.(Please advise how malic acid helps CFS)

Is this remedy correct??

1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon of malic acid together with 1/4 tspn magnesium and bicarb soda in a glass of water? How much bicarb do you suggest???

I also take Vitamin C and Vitamin B complex and am waiting on my zinc, manganese, molybdate and now chromium, Lugols iodine & digital ph metre to test my saliva.

You are a wealth of information Ted and have helped me more than words can say .....you are our INSPIRATION to get well again!

Warm Regards
Deborah"


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LOOKING FOR FEEDBACK ON RESVERATROL

01/29/2009: Robin from Rural, VA writes: "I'm sure some of you out there saw the clip on 60 Minutes this past Sunday on Resveratrol. I have been doing some research on this, and of course there are dozens of companies selling it. I was hoping to get some feedback from some people who have, or are taking it. I want to know brands and amounts. It is so hard to sift through the information, when all the companies want to do is sell their product."


02/12/2009: John from Oswego, IL replies: "Here ia a good place to find info on resveratrol.

http://www.imminst.org/forum/Resveratrol-f312.html"


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QUESTIONS ABOUT B5

01/17/2009: Rose from Steedman, MO, USA writes: "B5 -- what is it and where do we get this? Ted, you've recommended B5 (panthenol) several times in your posts to treat stress, IBS and other ailments. However, in our B supplements here in the U.S., I just don't see it anywhere. Is this the same as pantothenic acid?

I've been checking out the royal jelly, came across this site...would this be a good way to go?: http://www.ebeehoney.com/royaljelly.html
Thanks!!!"


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HIGH IRON LEVELS

11/13/2008: Kyle from Maple Lake, MN writes: "Hi Earthclinic, I'm lookin for a remedy for my girlfriend, that'll help lower her iron levels."


06/07/2009: Jude from Louisville, KY replies: "The best thing I know to do is become a blood donor. My sister has elevated iron and she donates on a regular basis. no much but i hope it helps"


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WHAT ARE ZINC SALTS?

09/19/2008: Shari from New York, NY writes: "You've mentioned zinc salts several times in regards to viral infections like herpes. What exactly is it? How much and how often would you use it? And where do you typically find it?"


09/19/2008: Earth Clinic replies: "We will forward your message on to Ted, but in the meantime we found a couple of posts from Ted on the site that may help:

"...At the same time zinc has antibiotic properties, especially zinc salts, such as zinc chloride and zinc acetate...."

Also

"The boils are due to the body's immune system being down usually, a simple zinc salts will act as a safe antibiotic. The preferred zinc salts is zinc acetate, usually taken 25 mg/day for only 4 days and off for 3 days. Do this alternatively. Should skin drying starts, you can stop the zinc."



10/10/2008: Ted from Bangkok, Thailand replies: "Zinc salts are generally zinc chloride.

In general most salts are those minerals where chlorides are attached to it and in chemistry are known to dissociated completely in water. They can be sodium chloride (regular salt we eat), zinc chloride, magnesium chloride, potassium chloride, or even less well known minerals used in cancer therapies such as rubidium chloride and cesium chlorides.

The healthful effects of sea salt in my observations comes from mineral salts where a large portions of minerals exists in chloride forms, the largest of that is usually magnesium chloride. The salts dissolve rather quickly goes into the bloodstream and are rid of as quickly too, and hence these minerals in their salt forms are often overlooked in alternative medicine as a quick way to get minerals into the body as it dissolves into water rather quickly and goes into the bloodstream just as quick as regular salts, such as sodium chloride. One overlooked from of salts is Chromium chloride which are actually used in i.v. injections in hospitals to lower blood sugar in diabetes. At least in my own use, chloride forms are easy to consider and use as they are very water soluble and it goes into the system quick whether they be manganese chloride, or anything else. Other forms are harder to use such as oxides, carbonates, for example.

Ted"



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SHOULD I TAKE OMEGA 3, 6 AND 9 PILLS?

09/05/2008: Roger Salazar from Key West, United States writes: "My wife and I been taking omega 3, 6 and 9 pills. Is it good that they combine all of those in one pill? Flax, Fish and Borage Oils. Two softgels daily after one meal."


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MULTIVITAMINS FOR TEENAGE BOYS

09/04/2008: Rosemary G from Atlanta, Georgia writes: "I have two teenage sons, ages 13 and 15. I would like some feedback about a good food grade multi-vitamin. Although they are different in their needs, perhaps I can find something they will take without too much protesting. Recently, I have been able to occasionally give them ACV in water mixed with stevia. They may hold their noses, but they drink it! My 15 year old has acne and has trouble sleeping and my 13 year old is a bit hyperactive, is prone to moodiness, and is small for his age. They eat like most teenagers and hate it when I serve "healthy" foods for dinner. Any suggestions?"


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QUESTION ABOUT LECITHIN

08/20/2008: Jay from Chicago, IL writes: "You had stated that lecithin can be used for fatty build up in the body, does that also apply to lipomas?"


08/23/2008: Joyce from Joelton, Tn replies: "To Jay from Chicago: I'm not positive on this but since lipids is medical lingo for fat (and fat is fat), it would seem logical that lecithin (the well-known emulsifier of fats) would be efficacious for lipomas. Trying lecithin for yourself should at least be harmless, if not helpful. If your lipomas disappear, you will definitely know that it does and be sure to share with other EC'ers."


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IS THIS A GOOD DAILY VITAMIN TO TAKE?

08/18/2008: Laurie from Worcester, MA writes: "Hi Ted,
I have a question on daily vitamins. I cannot find a good one it seems but I am wondering about this one. **GNC Multi-GelTM Multivitamin** Here is what is in it.
Serving Size 2 soft gel capsules
Servings Per Container 60


Amount Per Serving % DV


Vitamin A (50% as beta-Carotene and 50% as Fish Liver Oil) 10000.00 IU 200%

Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 300.00 mg 500%

Vitamin D (as Fish Liver Oil) 400.00 IU 100%

Vitamin E (as d-alpha Tocopherol) 300.00 IU 1000%

Thiamin (Vitamin B-1)(as Thiamin Hydrochloride) 50.00 mg 3333%

Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) 50.00 mg 2941%

Niacin (as Niacinamide) 50.00 mg 250%

Vitamin B-6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 50.00 mg 2500%

Folic Acid 400.00 mcg 100%

Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 50.00 mcg 833%

Biotin 50.00 mcg 17%

Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium d-Pantothenate) 50.00 mg 500%

Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate and Dicalcium Phosphate) 200.00 mg 20%

Iron (as Ferrous Fumarate) 18.00 mg 100%

Phosphorus (as Dicalcium Phosphate) 50.00 mg 5%

Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 150.00 mcg 100%

Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide) 50.00 mg 13%

Zinc (as Zinc Sulfate) 15.00 mg 100%

Selenium (as Selenium Amino Acid Chelate) 50.00 mcg 71%

Copper (as Copper Gluconate) 2.00 mg 100%

Manganese (as Manganese Sulfate) 10.00 mg 500%

Potassium (as Potassium Sulfate) 30.00 mg 1%



Soybean Oil 442.00 mg **

Lecithin 80.00 mg **

Inositol 50.00 mcg **

para-Aminobenzoic Acid (PABA) 50.00 mg **

Choline (as Choline Bitartrate) 50.00 mg **




** Daily Value (DV) not established




Other Ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Carob Extract, Caramel Color, Rose Hips Powder (Rosina canina)

No Artificial Color, No Artificial Flavors, No Dairy, No Preservatives, No Starch, No Sugar, No Wheat, Sodium Free, Yeast Free, No Gluten

Storage Instructions: Store in a cool dry place.

Warning: After opening, keep tightly closed in refrigerator or other cool place.

Would you reccommend this as a good Multi Vitamin?
Thanks,
Laurie"


09/01/2008: Teri from Up North, Indiana replies: "A doctor once told me the only way to go with a multi is a good food-based one, preferably organic. She said no chemist in the world can decide what vitamins and minerals mother-nature wants us to have. And, that a common apple has many compounds that we haven't even discovered yet. So, they are not completely synthesizing all that we are supposed to get. Not sure if this is true, but in theory it makes sense.

Also, I know Ted is very big on the use of a fulvic/humic acid product. Shouldn't be too hard to find a post talking about it."


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CELSIUM AS AN ALKALIZER?

08/18/2008: Slim from San Rafael, California writes: "Could you please let us know your view of Cesium as an alkalizer, especially as a treatment for cancer?"


08/20/2008: Joyce from Joelton, Tn replies: "Answer to CELSIUM as an alkalizer: Go to ASH (Advanced Scientific Health) for a good reference. They state it is best alkalizer going. I am sure there are many other areas where you can also find information just by googling CELSIUM."


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QUESTION ABOUT TRI-POTASSIUM CITRATE

07/15/2008: Karl from Chiang Mai, Thailand writes: "Dear Khun Ted, Greetings from Chiang Mai. I am currently evaluating Dr MacDaniels Zeta Aid which is basically tri-Potassium Citrate with perhaps a small percentage of Sodium Bicarbonate added to it. Do you have any recommendations or comments for me about this formula? I have purchased an EC meter but haven't used it yet as I am still looking for a suitable storage medium for the tip. Thank you for your valued time and continuous sharing of your expertise. With my best wishes, Karl

PS: have you made any progress with your stem cell stimulation research? "


07/16/2008: Ted from Bangkok, Thailand replies: "Dear Karl:
Actually tripotassium citrate is the proper name for the common potassium citrate, much like trisodium citrate to mean sodium citrate. Potassium citrate is often used to alkalized the urine to prevent polycystic kidney, as much as trisodium citrate to alkalized, the only difference is that in cases of acid saliva, a tripotassium is often called for, while trisodium is more easily dealt with for most people, as lack of potassium or hypokalemia can occur in some people. An ideal alkalization remedy should also restore some electrolytes and should contain magnesium if possible. But for an alkalizing remedy with more potassium and less sodium is fine for most people, with exception of people on a Hallelujah diet, vegetable diets and fruit diets, which are sometimes dangerously low in sodium. The potassium will have blood pressure lowering effect only if the person has potassium deficiency, but won't decrease much if the body already has sufficient potassium. Most of the decrease if sufficient in sodium and potassium will be from the alkalizing. Potassium will usually restore normal bowel movements better than baking soda generally speaking, since the body seems to loose potassium easier during such bowel movements. Therefore, the alkalizing remedy mentioned is useful for people who are not on a vegetarian diets and has taken sufficient amount of sodium. The effect of potassium overdose is excessive sweating, extreme diarrhea and difficulty of breathing. The cure for potassium overdose is easy: 1/8 teaspoon of sea salt will stop extreme sweating, diarrhea and heart problems within a matter of minutes. On the other hand, taken excessive salt or even sea salt will put pressure on the frontal lobes or the head in general, and taking more potassium will reduce that, assuming of course the cause is not high blood pressure, which it usually is, but sometimes high blood pressure can be initiated sometimes by just the lack of potassium.

As to the EC unit, you will find either the urine is excessively conductive and off the charts, which will often mean heavy metal poisoning (mine is copper from the metal faucet) or excessive salt in the body. However, this can easily be proven of taking EDTA for one or two day acually reduced the Electrical Conductivity of urine.

Therefore EC can be used to detect indirectly excessive metals in the urine, but also salinity in the urine from too much salt intake. Sometimes metals found can come from aluminum teapot, but often it comes from bad metal faucets, faulty water filter and pipes fitting. These are common contaminants I found that leads to liver problems. A visual inspection of water with red junk often is indicator of metal poisoing that leads to conductive urine. In Thailand more than 80% of the places have metal contamination, usually copper, sometimes cadmium which leads to blood pressure problem, especially the cadmium, but copper usually ends up with some form of liver problem. Other countries have arsenic in Bangladesh, fluoride in India, mercury in Canada, and lead in United States. Quite often the reason for a lot of agricultural damage actually comes from the water irrigation and it is this reason why rain water makes plant grow faster- it's the lack of free heavy metal contamination is one thing, but fluoridated and chlorinated water is another that devastate farming, and not just our health.

A suitable storage medium for the tip is just water in potassium chloride solution in a small wet cotton covered by appropriate plastic caps. Most problems of storage is actually the ORP and sometimes the pH meter. The ORP has a platinum and may get oxidized by the air affecting measurements. pH meter is the same. But for most EC meters this may not be a problem as their electrodes are usually carbon and generally not much of a problem of oxidation occur in that instances. It depends on the electrodes.

Ted

p.s. Stem cells, don't have time right now, but a small electrical current going through the body, and it's quite small, in the nanometer range will create some stem cells. Aloe vera oils that I have found has certain properties which increase stem cells in the body, perhaps because of high monoatomic elements found in the aloe vera oil, which are superconductive in nature and may cause this stem cell regeneration. Bone marrows create stem cells from the piezoelectric effect on the bone whenever there is mechanical stress and that's why stem cell rebuilding is located inside the bones, but may be destroyed if heavy metals, and other chemical toxins that exists outside the bones. For most people colloidal silver will create stem cells too."


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QUESTION ABOUT MILK AND IRON SUPPLEMENTS

07/09/2008: Chitvan from Seattle, USA writes: "I have read that calcium in milk reacts with iron and forms chelates and it is advisable not to take milk with iron supplements. Is it true for iron rich foods like blackstrap molasses and milk too? Though, in Ayurveda also, I have seen recommendations for taking milk with gooseberry preserve called 'Chyawanprash'which is very rich in iron. But, I have been wondering about the possibility of reaction between calcium in milk with iron and formation of an unabsorbable chelate? Any comments...?

Thanks,
Chitvan"


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