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Medicine is a great deal about keeping our bodies in a good state of balance…we are all very individual…if you have meds for a few or more conditions, you have to be super careful about the supplements you use and how to use them..the results some have may be great…check out how the supplement you’re considering will interact with your own essential medications…sometimes they can upset things you may not notice, like kidney function…definitely don’t want to mess with good kidney function…and the list goes on…sometimes we think if a little bit helps, why not go for a higher dose ? Just be careful —it is complicated and we are often on our own as many docs don’t help certain things ….
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I agree and it is hard for any of us to read all the research and evaluate current best practices. I am finding that copilot is my best friend for this.
I input my supplements and drugs, conditions etc and then ask copilot to keep this on file everytime I evaluate any change in supplements or drugs. Copilot is able to look at all the current research etc and check reactions and reactions between supplements etc. Then it can give me a good idea of what I should or should not use, when and at what dose. This usually takes awhile and it is best to do your own research so you can tweek the question to receive the best information.
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@nycmusic, great advice. I try to get my eGFR, creatinine, and other kidney numbers tested a couple times a year. They are tests included in the Comp Metabolic panel. My eGFR fluctuates a lot, depending, I think, on if I've eaten that morning, hydration, exercise, etc.