Vitamins?

Hi, I was wondering if anyone has tried true hope vitamins in place of medication or know anyone who has? I think it would be awesome to be able to take a supplement instead of meds but the vitamins are expensive and I don't know how accurate the website testimonials are...

I haven't heard about "truehope vitamins", but I quickly googled and I saw that it is more of a "one size fits all" approach, which raises immediate doubts. Everyone's body chemistry is different.

I work with a naturopath who suggests vitamins/enzymes for correcting imbalances and eliminating toxic metals. I get my hair samples teseted every 3 months to get my levels for Ca, Mg, Na, K, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Cr, Se, P, and toxic metals Pb, Hg, Cd, As, Al, and additional minerals, Ni, Co, Mo, Li, B.

Important ratios include: Ca/Mg, Ca/K, Na/Mg, Na/K, Zn/Cu, Ca/P.

Initially, my imbalances were off the charts, but now my levels are much closer to normal. I've had 3 lab tests done so far. The initial cost of supplements was about $100/month, but now it's around $70 and long term maintenance should be less than this.

To do vitamins/supplements right, I'm pretty sure you need to work with a qualified professional that tests for your levels. I've been unmedicated for over a year now, and I didn't take supplements for the first 6 months or so. I was stable, but I notice a significant improvment when I take supplements. I don't think they are necessary, but they help me for sure.

Thank you, that's a great idea! I will check it out. It would probably be a good idea for me since I don't eat meat either and my diet isn't the best. Thanks for the suggestion.

there are dozens and dozens of charlatains peddling their "vitamins", "suppliments", "nutrients". all of them have page after page of testimonials from people for whom they accidentally or incidentally worked. that doesn't mean it will work for you. none of them list the people who achieved no benefit, or were harmed.

steer away from anything that costs significantly more than your basic one-a-days. avoid anything that can only be obtained by ordering it online or through the mail. if your local drug store doesn't have it, there is a reason. ask your pharmacist about it, he is quite quallified to separate the "snake oil" from the real vitamins. don't be fooled by words like natural, herbal, organic and such, as these are often used by charlatains to fool you into ingesting how much of who knows what, whether it will help in the quantities provided or not.

I have a friend with BP who manages well on Omega 3 fish oil. I would recommend whether you are taking meds or supplements to consult with a professional who knows about them rather than trying to manage things yourself.

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Cool, thank you for the advice and suggestions. I have the omega 3s, but haven't taken them regularly, I will try that.