Save money on multivitamins?

[Viking Dan]

Courtesy of http://www.diabeteshealth.com/print,article,4732.html

Micronutrients and Lower-Carb Eating

Certain vitamins and minerals are antioxidants or anti-inflammatory agents and contribute greatly to metabolic health. However, some argue that micronutrients are more important on a high-carb than on a low-carb diet. Barry Sears contends that omega-3 fatty acids contribute greatly to reduce inflammation, while omega-6 fats are largely proinflammatory. The essential mineral chromium, which is a co-factor for insulin, can significantly reduce insulin resistance in the treatment of obesity and diabetes and consequently reduces carbohydrate cravings. Studies are underway to assess supplementation with chromium picolinate and other important micronutrients as nutritional support for lower-carb diets. The level of micronutrients needed for a lower-carb diet needs better definition.

Hm. So I can cruise on just fish oil maybe?

[LisaS]

I think I'll stick with the Eades' recommendations. This didn't seem to say anything of substance - at least to my mind.

[Viking Dan]

Yeah. A multi is cheap insurance...even if its not doing anything. :p

[LisaS]

actually I was thinking more of magnesium

[banshee]

Eating low carb helped my health a number of ways, but adding in supplements, especially magnesium, really helped kick me back into good health. Eating low carb allowed me to reduce the dosages on the multiple prescription medications I was taking. Adding the supplements allowed me to get rid of the prescriptions.

Granted, I had health problems that aren't in the norm for syndrome X symptoms, but considering the difference supplementation has made for me, I'm not willing to give them up! The cost of the supplements is actually cheaper on a monthly basis than the prescriptions were under my health plan, so I'm happy.