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”When a person uses a drug, there is generally an awareness that the benefit has to be weighed against the side effects. But if something is treated as a “nutrient,” especially an “essential nutrient,” there is an implication that it won’t produce undesirable side effects.” -Ray Peat
I gave up all oral supplements several years ago and my health has never been better for it. I had been taking vitamins and herbs since I was a teen and have had a roller coaster ride of symptoms ever since. I think they can be good for the short term, but nobody stops when symptoms subside like Ray Peat said…
For many years, I have been seeing more symptoms relieved by stopping all the chemical supplements, than by using them.” -Ray Peat
This below is an e-mail exchange between Ray Peat and I…
Rinse & RePeat:
“I know you caution against supplements being toxic, and endorse niacinamide, do you recommend supplementing it?”
RAY PEAT:
“Only when there’s a specific need, because of the trace impurities.”
“Because of contaminants in supplements I seldom recommend the oral use of any of them, except aspirin, which can be dissolved in warm water to remove most of the additives. In the winter I use vitamin D, but only on my skin in an oil. Using a thyroid supplement temporarily might help to lower your estrogen.” -Ray Peat
“It’s best in general to get the B vitamins from regular foods, occasionally with liver, because supplements usually contain contaminants that can cause allergic reactions when they are used for a long time. Other B vitamins that are usually safe for occasional use are B1, niacinamide, and pantothenic acid.” -Ray Peat
“Some of the B vitamins, especially B2, can be very allergenic. B6 doesn’t affect the others very much; 10 mg per day is a big dose.” -Ray Peat
About how many milligrams of magnesium do you get in the dose that you rub onto your feet <span class=”atwho-inserted” contenteditable=”false” data-atwho-at-query=”@Car”>@Cari</span>?
I like the idea of magnesium salt. How is this salt different from Epsom salts <span class=”atwho-inserted” contenteditable=”false” data-atwho-at-query=”@Cari”>@Cari</span>?
“..the presence of a certain amount of one nutrient often increases or decreases the amount of other nutrients needed.” -Ray Peat
@J.R.L
“About how many milligrams of magnesium do you get in the dose that you rub onto your feet @Cari?”
The bottle says to use about 15 drops in water and sip through the day, but I have been using the same amount topically. I think I will try a a half dose in mineral water and see how that goes.
“I like the idea of magnesium salt. How is this salt different from Epsom salts @Cari?”
Epsom salts are not not easy to use needing to be dissolved, a cup or two worth. I like this easy concentrated version so I don’t have to take a bath in the middle of the night. I like that this one tells where it is sourced which Epsom salts don’t say anything about that or even if there are other contaminants.
Rinse & RePeat:
“I know you caution against supplements being toxic, and endorse niacinamide, do you recommend supplementing it?”RAY PEAT:
“Only when there’s a specific need, because of the trace impurities.”“Some fibers, such as raw carrots, that are effective for lowering endotoxin absorption also contain natural antibiotics, so regular use of carrots should be balanced by occasional supplementation with vitamin K, or by occasionally eating liver or broccoli.”
-Ray Peat“Serotonin, like histamine, has its proper physiological functions, but it is a mediator of stress that has to be systematically balanced by the systems that support high energy respiratory metabolism. The use of supplements of tryptophan, hydroxytryptophan, or of the serotonin promoting antidepressant drugs, seems to be biologically inappropriate.” -Ray Peat
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