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just ask terry
Just Ask Terry - July 02, 2010
Terry is happy to provide his opinion on diet and nutrition, supplements and lifestyle choices. This information is for educational purposes only. It is not meant to replace the advice of your physician and is not to be considered medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Should you have any concerns please contact your physician directly.
Q. Dear Terry, “I am taking calcium/magnesium at the recommended 2:1 ratio. I want to try and improve my bone strength and my brittle nails. The problem is that I am constantly constipated from this product. Is there something else I can take for bones and nails that won’t cause constipation?” —Karen M, Owatonna, MN
A. Dear Karen, Many people, for one reason or another, have difficulty with calcium/magnesium supplements. You may want to try increasing calcium from dietary sources, such as dark green leafy vegetables, or if you don’t have issues with milk, dairy products. However, I much prefer dairy products made from organic goat’s milk. I think dairy items (milk, yogurt, cheese) made with goat’s milk is healthier and easier on the digestive system. Also, make sure you are getting good daily amounts of dietary fiber, as fiber plays a role in calcium absorption from food.
An excellent supplement that you may want to try is silica. This mineral is excellent for helping build strong bones and healthy hair and nails. For the best results, I recommend a bioavailable form of organic silica with bioflavonoids and marine lipids to get good absorption. This form of silica was clinically tested and shown to increase calcium absorption into bones by as much as 50% or more. Start with 4-6 tablets daily for a few weeks to build up your reserves and then 1-2 tablets daily thereafter. It does take a little time for nails to grow, so be patient, but I know you will see results.
Q. Terry, “This is an embarrassing question to ask. Like many Americans, I suffer from bleeding hemorrhoids. I just read a study that used French Maritime Pine bark to reduce pain and bleeding from hemorrhoids. What are your thoughts? Do you have any suggestions for other products that could help? Thank you so much for your time. I know you are very busy.” —Roger R, Salem, MA
A. Dear Roger, Please don’t be embarrassed about this common problem. Hemorrhoids are actually painful, swollen veins in the anal/rectal area. Some are internal and some can protrude. When they are irritated or inflamed, they can also bleed. It is always important to have ANY kind of rectal bleeding checked out by your healthcare professional to make sure it is hemorrhoids and not something more serious.
Keeping your bowel movements soft and hydrated can greatly reduce hemorrhoid irritation. You can do this by drinking plenty of water, and making sure you have good sources of fiber in your diet—especially raw fruits and vegetables every day.
Supplements that are especially useful for reducing hemorrhoidal swelling, pain and bleeding are botanicals that strengthen and protect veins. I have two suggestions for you. First, I agree that French Maritime Pine bark can be helpful for reducing hemorrhoids. I recommend it in a formula with black currant and grape seed for optimal results. Another product you may want to try is a formula with butcher’s broom in it. This herb helps constrict swollen veins and is often used to treat hemorrhoids and varicose veins. Some companies combine butcher’s broom with other ingredients, including glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), to provide raw materials for venous strengthening. Alone or in combination, it can be very helpful.
Q. Dear Terry, “I would like to increase my vitamin D intake to approximately 1,000 to 2,000 IU daily. The labels on fish oil are confusing. Is DHA the same as vitamin D? What is a good fish oil product I can take to get this amount of vitamin D? I prefer to take tablets if possible.” —Rachel D, Indianapolis, IN
A. Dear Rachel, There is no vitamin D in fish oil, which is typically from the whole body of the fish. There is some vitamin D in cod liver oil, which is oil just from the fish liver. DHA and vitamin D are not the same. DHA is short for docosahexaenoic acid, an essential omega-3 fatty acid which is found in fish. Vitamin D is, of course, a vitamin (or more accurately, a pro-hormone). The primary way the body naturally gets vitamin D is by producing it after exposure to sunlight. That is why it is often called “the sunshine vitamin.” But research is showing that most of us are not producing optimal amounts of vitamin D and taking an additional vitamin D supplement is a great idea. I think you need both omega fatty acids (including DHA) AND vitamin D for best health. There are many vitamin D products out there with 1,000 – 2,000 IUs per capsule or tablet. To get the omega-3 fatty acids you need, I recommend a product from salmon bound to phospholipids. This will give you the best absorption of these important nutrients in an easy to take tablet. Just one or two per day is all you need, since the EPA and DHA in this form can absorb up to 50 times better than fish oil.