Any recommended supplemental items (e.g. biotin)
Well, I've decided to take the plunge and start IP protocol. I actually will be starting in a couple weeks, after an upcoming vacation.
After reading so many threads, I vaguely recall seeing references to items that would help with some of the (potential) side-effects of IP, such as Biotin for helping with hair loss. Are there any other recommendations for supplemental products that may be useful or necessary? Thanks! ETA: When I say supplemental products, I mean anything, not just vitamin/mineral supplements |
I take Biotin and Omega 3 (I was taking omega 3 before anyway)
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Outside of the IP multivitamin, the Cal-mag and the Potassium-calcium, I added Biotin and an Omega 3-6-9 that I got at Wal Mart.
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Many people here recommend biotin (and have said it's working for them) however IP literature actually recommends Omega 3 and Antioxy (that worked for me - and was working before the threads started on biotin). Thought I would note that.
You usually get enough Omega 6-9 when eating on IP due to all the additional veggies you are getting (well, I ate more veggies once I started, still eating the same) so an Omega 3 might be all that you need. I still take the Omega 3 and did add in a probiotic. Huge fan of the probiotic and will ALWAYS take that. :) Good luck! This is a great forum full of TONS of support. |
I take Omega 3 (always have) and I just started taking biotin. I have hair loss to start with because of other health issues, so the thought of losing MORE is terrifying me! I hope it works.
I also take a B-complex, D3 and extra B-12, but that's to make up for other meds I take that deplete them. |
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I am taking biotin and a probiotic for candida.
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NOW, I take it because I've been on Zithromax twice recently for sinus infections and did not need to take anything extra after the sinus infection (due to taking a bulldozer of an antibodic). No candida issues at all. There was a thread on here where people with more knowledge about it posted. I just know that if taking that everyday keeps other stuff away (I have chronic issues with sinuses) then I'll keep taking it. I googled the benefits and thought "wow cool, it does that too?!" :) For anyone wishing to comment on my sinus issues (yes I use a netipot yes I do many things to help me (including visiting an ENT multiple times), I just have one of those noses. :) |
I posted about this yesterday but didnt get many replies...
What about CLA and L-Carnitine? I have a supplement from GNC called Thermo CLA that is CLA, L-Carnitine and Caffeine...(about 100MG Caffeine per serving) Is this ok to take? Has anyone found any benefits from CLA or L-Carnitine? Is that much Caffeine ok??? |
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Also, you don't really need thermogenics on this diet because you are in ketosis. You do not want to up your heart rate! If an average female loses 3-5 lbs/week on IP, it sooo wouldn't be healthy to rev your body up like that. I know what ephedra did to my heart rate. I won't touch any pill with any caffeine, in any form, now knowing the damage I could have done. |
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I'm hoping someone else chimes in as I'm not a knowledgeable person on this subject I just take them cause they work for me, I know there are other benefits but I have not done a lot of research into it. Sorry! :) |
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