When is is okay to take supplements?
If a supplement is providing needed palliative relief of intolerable symptoms and not know to cause problems, then you may continue its use. For example, if you have abdominal pain that is relieved by milk thistle or if a supplement helps you to get much-needed sleep or relieves intolerable anxiety or depression that is okay to take. Be sure to check the label for added Vitamin D in all supplements. Continue to assess your need for palliative supplements and wean when symptoms allow. Adding something you assume your body is no longer making can cause a dependence or an imbalance in delicate biochemistry and interfere with your body’s attempt to maintain homeostasis. This is counterproductive and contrainidicated. Supplements may support a nutrient deficiency If you can not get the RDA of a necessary nutrient, such as calcium, from diet alone, sometimes a supplement may be appropriate. (see links below) ALL supplements MUST BE DECLARED to your doctor and the moderators, and most will ha
