- triglyceride levels 5th November 2005
... concerned with controlling low-level inflammation (with Folic Acid. low-dose aspirin) and preventing LDL from oxidizing...
- Lipitor and Leg Pain 4th November 2005
... still take 75mg CoQ10 daily (plus Vitamin E and C, Folic Acid, and try to limit my saturated fats and trans...
- Blood test Update 23rd October 2005
... my cholesterol under 250. But I also take aspirin, folic acid tp reduce inflammation, and anti-oxidants (vitamin...
- How Much Fish Oil Per Day? 7th August 2005
... chronic low-level inflammation (which can be treated by folic acid, aspirin, vitimin c & e, and fish oil) is a far...
- Back from the Doc - She's on my case! 4th August 2005
... Reducing homocysteine is a snap...take one folic acid tablet a day....
... that won't work for me. I've been taking 1200 mcg folic acid daily for years to eliminate my former problem...
... watching!
Hi Uff,
It is true, increasing will folic acid should lower your homocysteine.
But reading...
... It is true, increasing will folic acid should lower your homocysteine.I'm already taking...
- Good News!! Fish Oil Beats Statin Drugs! 25th July 2005
... throw in some vitamin C, vitamin E, CoQ10, niacin, folic acid, selenium, garlic, and lysine, to name just a...
... after my next testing. Hubby was also told to take Folic Acid, but he broke out in hives from that, so I finished...
- Policosanol 22nd July 2005
... day)
L-Lysine (1-2 grams/day)
Ester-E (400IU/day)
Folic Acid (800mg/day to control homocysteine)
Omega-3 ... Fish Oil (4-6 grams/day)
1/2 buffered aspirin/day
Folic Acid and Omega-3s and aspirin will help combat inflammation...
- Lab results - good news and bad news 19th July 2005
... normal because I take a B-Complex 50 daily. which has folic acid and vitamin B6.
I hope this helps......
- Lipitor and leg muscle pain 17th July 2005
... switching to supplements (CoQ10, Vitamin-C, L-Lysine, Folic Acid, Omega-3 Fish Oil, Ester E) before I noticed...
... your input!
Currently, I'm taking CoQ10 (150 mg), Folic Acid (400 mg), Glucosamine Chondroitin and 81 mg Aspirin...
- Lipitor and elevated ck levels 13th July 2005
... your homocysteine is elevated?
Remedy - B6, B12 and folic acid (only side effect is increased energy)
Omega...
... your homocysteine is elevated?
Remedy - B6, B12 and folic acid (only side effect is increased energy)
Omega ... under 6.3. Also, I supplemented my husband's B-6, folic acid and B-12 for a few days, but he seemed to go ... depression. He was already getting a total of 800mg of folic acid in two other multi-vitamin supplements as well...
... cholesterol lowering" side effect.
B6, B12 and folic acid should give him more energy and help to lower...
- 22 year old with high cholesterol 12th July 2005
... coenzyme Q10 and other anti-oxidants, vitamins B6,12 and folic acid and buffered aspirin all have been shown to favorably...
- Miserable about test results 7th July 2005
... cholesterol. To control inflammation, take 800mg/day of Folic Acid. A small dose (81mg) of buffered Aspirin will...
- Cholesterol or Inflammation? 29th June 2005
... reduce the inflammation?
I've read some posts that Folic Acid reduces homocystein - so I assume this is a good...
... levels in a desirable range. An adequate intake of folic acid, and vitamins B-6 and B-12 can help keep homocysteine...
... tocopherol) 400IU and 250mg Vitamin-C.
I'm going to add Folic Acid asap, and the other B vitamins also.
How much...
... as a factor in CHD. Consider taking 800mg/day of Folic Acid to reduce your homocysteine levels (a key marker...
... you think of this med?
I also started on 800mg Folic Acid and Vitamin C and Lysine. I think whatever one...
... s worth a try if the natural methods don;t work.
Folic Acid is an EXCELLENT daily supplement and it's effect...
...
L-Lysine 2-3 grams - spread out over 3 doses
Folic Acid 800mg (to lower homocysteine)
Omega-3 Fish Oil...
- Latest test results 23rd June 2005
... is in plaques is oxidized.
I'd recommend 800mg Folic Acid to reduce homocysteine levels (a marker for inflammati...
... already on a natural regimen, have you conisdered Folic Acid (about 800mg/day) to lower Homocysteine levels...
... already on a natural regimen, have you conisdered Folic Acid (about 800mg/day) to lower Homocysteine levels...
- I want below 150 13th June 2005
... entitled 'You've got to read this'). I take 800 mg of Folic Acid daily to reduce homocystine levels - a key marker...
... chronic inflammation.
The B vitamins, especially folic acid, B6 and B12 can normalize homocysteine and without...
... vascular system. I personally continue to take a folic acid supplement, too. I prefer getting my cinnamon...
- STATINS are absolutely wonderful !! 11th June 2005
... arteries), as well as other essential nutrients, such as folic acid and B-6 to keep homocysteine levels within normal...
... arteries), as well as other essential nutrients, such as folic acid and B-6 to keep homocysteine levels within normal ... 3 grams vitamin-c and 1.5-2grams Lysine and 800mg Folic Acid daily for that time.
I tend not to advertise...
- garlic supplements for cholesterol lowering 3rd June 2005
... get used to it -start off slow), NATURAL vitamin-E, folic acid, CoQ10...
HubbleRules
:)...
- Heard of "Protandim"? Watch Primetime tonight 2nd June 2005
... the Ester-E, Omega-3 Fish Oil, Vitamin-C, L-Lysine, Folic Acid and Niacin (IH) - I'm up to 500mg/day of Niacin...
- Niacin and blood glucose... 31st May 2005
... acid levels. The "B" vitamins (mainly B6, B12 and Folic Acid) are known to lower homocysteine. Being I take...
- Factors that might skew a cholesterol test? 30th May 2005
... betaine instead of the red wine. A combination of folic acid, B6, B12 and betaine are effective at lowering...
- Arizona....About the eggs... 29th May 2005
... levels of homocysteine. You put that together with Folic acid, B-6 and B-12 and you have a good working team...
- Policosanol 29th May 2005
... forget about it, just do the best U can. He suggested Folic Acid, but hubby broke out in hives from that, but...
- Cholesterol and Vitiamin E 25th May 2005
... deficiency was related to poor female egg production, folic from egg-follicle. Since human reproduction is loosely...
... E, B-50 complex, niacin, selenium, beta-carotene, folic acid, zinc, CoQ10, garlic, chromium picolinate, saw...
- Opinion on these readings 20th May 2005
... cholesterol.
I'd take CoQ10, Omega-3 Fish Oil, Folic Acid, Ester-E, Vitamin-C and L-Lysine, and try to...
- only 29... am I too worried? 20th May 2005
... garlic, and a high potency B-complex. Additional folic acid may also be a good idea, as it can help maintain...
... blood levels of the B complex vitamins, especially folic acid, B6, and B12. You need these vitamins to make...
- An IMPORTANT Study 13th May 2005
... or even health claims.
Notice how Niacin and Folic Acid are well accepted in both camps because they...
- My results 9th May 2005
... the Vitamin-C, Lysine, Omega-3 Fish Oil, Ester-E, Folic Acid regimen I'm on. I'm also going to increase my...
... the Vitamin-C, Lysine, Omega-3 Fish Oil, Ester-E, Folic Acid regimen I'm on. I'm also going to increase my ... with:
6 grams vitamin-c
3 grams l-lysine
800 mg Folic Acid
400 IU Ester-E
I've also recently increased...
- Study: Only Broiled, Baked Fish Help Heart 2nd May 2005
... as good as first thought. Cardio guy tried him on Folic Acid also, but he broke out in hives from those. Poor...
- Fish or Flaxseed 29th April 2005
... Some other things you could try:
800-1200mg of Folic Acid (to decrease homocysteine levels)
I just started...
... What brand of fish oil do you use/recommend? And folic acid too.
I recently heard some research about...
... as ReqQ-1250, at a fraction of the cost.
As for folic acid, they're all the same - buy whichever brand you...
- Can someone give me the rundown on Cholesterol numbers ? 25th April 2005
... have been taking Vitamin-C, l-Lysine, Omega-3s and Folic Acid (plus some other supplements) for several months...
... have been taking Vitamin-C, l-Lysine, Omega-3s and Folic Acid (plus some other supplements) for several months...
- A quote from Pfizer about Lipitor 17th April 2005
... all supplements, starting with vitamin E (recently), FOLIC ACID, B6, VITAMIN A, Selenium.....
... all supplements, starting with vitamin E (recently), FOLIC ACID, B6, VITAMIN A, Selenium..
Ace28,
You are...
... oxidation, VITAMIN E causes Heart failure, VITAMIN B6 and Folic Acid decrease heart protection...
When these stories...
- Pro-inflammatory HDL 14th April 2005
... plaque from SOMETHING?
(I've taken supplemental folic acid 1 mg. since I read Adele Davis' first book back...
- ARIZONA73 - Question - Pauling therapy 14th April 2005
... Complex
60mg Q-Gel
200mcg selenium
50mg zinc
2mg folic acid
2400mg lysine
In addition, I also take saw...
... Q-Sorb CoQ10 75mg 2/day
Folic Acid 800mg 1/day
Super...
- New Numbers 14th April 2005
... mg. Lipitor, 1500mg. EPA+DHA (Omega 3's), 1200 mcg. folic acid, 100 mg. CoQ-10, Lecithin (1 Tbsp) and now 250...
- The other side of high cholesterol 7th April 2005
... fight inflammation with vitamin B1, B2, B6, Omega-3s, Folic Acid and low-dose buffered aspirin for a lot less...
... Cholesterol, CRP, homocysteine, vitamin B1, B2, B6, C, Folic Acid, Omega-3, blah-blah-blah..... They enjoy life...
... valuable additions include vitamin E, coenzyme Q10, folic acid, niacin, garlic, and selenium, to name just a...
... 6000mg of Vitamin C, 3000mg of l-Lysine, 1200mg of Folic Acid, plus Warafin.
HubbleRules...
- anyone had cholestrol increase from taking policosanol 20th March 2005
... ingredients thought to lower LDL)...2 tablets/day.
Plus Folic Acid (800mg/day) - good for lowering homocystiene...
... U order it on line? Thanx for also mentioning the Folic Acid, I totally forgot about that. Hubby breaks out...
- New to Board - Confused about results 19th March 2005
... can be ordered online. It contains vitamins B6, B12, folic acid, standardized guggulesterone extract, and plant...
- Question... 2nd March 2005
... and told him to take the fish oil capsules and also Folic Acid, and definitely stay away from starchy white...
- Doctors and Lp(a) 28th February 2005
... Omega-3 (1000mg/day of DHA/EPA combined), and 800mg Folic Acid for about 6 months now, and off statins for...
- Too Afraid To Take Statins - Advice, Comments Anyone? 21st February 2005
... numbers?
High homocysteine can be helped by taking Folic Acid - 800mg/day.
Triglycerides usually respond...
... Folic /Folate, B6, B12 (injections or sublingual) and betaine ... case homo dropped to below normal levels by taking folic and B12. Since there seems to be no use for homo in...
... Folic /Folate, B6, B12 (injections or sublingual) and betaine ... case homo dropped to below normal levels by taking folic and B12. Since there seems to be no use for homo in ... your body do the work.
Regford,
I also take Folic acid and B-Vitamins orally - they do help reduce homocystei...
...
Thanks...
Regford
Regford,
I also take Folic acid and B-Vitamins orally - they do help reduce homocystei...
... numbers?
High homocysteine can be helped by taking Folic Acid - 800mg/day.
Triglycerides usually respond...
- vitamin b12/Folic acid/Nerve problems 21st February 2005
... suggests that I am lacking some vitamins especially B12/ Folic acid. According to www, if we supplement B12 and Folic ... orally 1500 micrograms of B12 + 800 micrograms of folic acid per day. What information I need from you? Anybody...
- 525 down to 218 on 80mg lipitor, is it worth the risk? 14th January 2005
... CRP and Homocysteine levels taken. (Vitamin-C and Folic Acid can help with them).
Be very wary of the ...
- Confused!!!! 29th December 2004
... multivitamin, which I presume from the name is high in Folic Acid. If your homocysteine is showing 16 WITH the ... foltex, then you need to take more folic acid (over a milligram...perhaps 2 or more.)
Your...
... lots of pnd.My homcystine was that high before the folic acid now is fine.
Foltx has 2.5 MGs,Folic acid...
- I don't know what more to do ????? 24th December 2004
... sleep.
I also take garlic, niacin, Flaxseed meal, folic acid, all the B vitamins, multi with minerals, C,...
... . . . I also take garlic, niacin, Flaxseed meal, folic acid, all the B vitamins, multi with minerals, C,...
- Is Your LDL below 78? 23rd December 2004
... do take MaxEPA fish oil, alpha lipoic acid, biotin, folic acid and evening primrose oil supplements. I also...
- Heart44, a question about RYR 15th November 2004
... extract, coq-10, fish oil, flax oil, niacin, b12,6 and folic acid. I had a heart attact and a stroke last May 03...
- My first post, need everyone's advice 13th November 2004
... omocysteine is elevated; B5 [Panththenic Acid], B6, B12 and folic acid help break down homocysteine in the body. [without...
- Homocysteine VS Cholesterol 1st November 2004
... Homocysteine is EASILY lowered with cheap, easy-to-get Folic Acid (1-2 milligrams/day).
Lipid levels are harder...
... Homocysteine is EASILY lowered with cheap, easy-to-get Folic Acid (1-2 milligrams/day).
Lipid levels are harder ... I now ask for copies of all tests.
In addition to Folic Acid:
Recommendations to keep homocysteine levels ...
- 500 mg of TMG [trimethylglycine]
- 800 mcg of folic acid
- 1000 mcg of vitamin B12
- 250 mg of choline...
- Help! What to do? 13th October 2004
... Amylose diet. I started taking Omega-3 fish oil and folic acid. Any other advice? My Trig's are ridiculous...
- Niaspan and homocystine 22nd September 2004
... elevated homocystine levels and am taking Foltx (2.5mg Folic Acid, 2mg B-6, 2mg B-12) to control it and I am concerned...
- Dr. Isadore Rosenfeld FoxNews sept 19 19th September 2004
... probably more important, they can be controlled with folic acid (higher doses than 400 uG/day), Pyridoxine (B6...
- Study: Small dense LDL pattern B risk 7th September 2004
... touted.
I see it akin to a situation where if folic acid (or some other cheap agent) didn't lower homocysteine...
- Zocor - Just released research 1st September 2004
... Lipitor (5 years), fish oil, lecithin, CoQ10, 2 mg. folic acid, LOTS of excercise (often to maximum heart rate...
- Need Advice - Hdl 16 - Ldl 185 - Tri 300 19th August 2004
... has always gotten a lot of exercise and does take folic acid--I can't get him to take fish oil. You might...
- How Screwed Am I ????? 11th August 2004
... do take MaxEPA fish oil, alpha lipoic acid, biotin, folic acid and evening primrose oil supplements.
Three...
- Is a Low Carb Diet the Answer to Lowering Cholesterol? 5th August 2004
... do take MaxEPA fish oil, alpha lipoic acid, biotin, folic acid and evening primrose oil supplements.
Normal...
- Vytorin 4th August 2004
... Losartan, HCTZ, Amlopdipine, Atenolol, aspirin and folic acid with a special formulation that includes allopurinol...
- Orthomolecular approach to CVD 1st August 2004
... astounding about it? After all, vitamins B-6, B-12, and folic acid work together to effectively reduce elevated...
- results 21st July 2004
... provide an adequate amount of B vitamins, such as folic acid, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12. You can lower high ... example, adequate intake of grain products enriched with folic acid has helped lower homocysteine levels in some ... homocysteine may indicate that your diet is deficient in folic acid, vitamin B6, or vitamin B12.
An increased homocystein...
- Hi all, new to the bd. Need help to understand total cholesterol, HDL, LDL versus 14th July 2004
... months you still have left with the Pg. Fish oil, folic acid, no trans fats, low saturated fats...all the...
- Can someone explain this in a way 25th June 2004
... the fiber in your diet, make sure to get 1000 mcg folic acid, and take a daily aspirin. Take weight down if...
... all the time and
B. put weight on.
Thanks for the folic acid tips! I already take aspirin everyday.
I read...
- The Lipitor Dilemma 4th June 2004
... vascular disease. Probable benefits of increasing folic acid intakes. JAMA 1995; 274 (13) 1049-57.
6. Ridker...
... 8) When an individual is deficient in B6 , B12 and folic acid, the body cannot break down methionine effectively ... solution is simple-an intake of the B vitamins and folic acid will decrease homocysteine levels.(9) I recommend ... a dose of folic acid ranging from 2.5 mg to 20 mg with B6 and B12 ... supplementation. It has been estimated that an increase of folic acid can prevent 20,000 to 40,000 premature cardiovascular...
- Lecithin Lab Study 3rd June 2004
... proposition. Why not take both!
I use Lipitor, folic acid (2 mg.), cod liver oil, lecithin, and even ARIZONA...
- what are these blood tests?? 29th May 2004
... Vitamin B12 is also known as Vitamin B12 or Cobalamin; Folic Acid, RBC folate. It’s purpose is to help diagnose...
- Am so burned up about Cholesterol reading 25th May 2004
... is the addition of a B-complex vitamin with enough folic acid supplemented such that you get at least 1000 ... ug folic per day....
- Folic Acid (folate) homocysteine levels 15th May 2004
... high homocysteine =higher risk for stroke
Get Folic Acid (folate)=lowering homocysteine=lowering risk ... for stroke :)
Folic acid is a necessary B vitamin.
Yeah "B" vitamins...
- crp levels 11th May 2004
... particulary niacin. If you take a B-complex with folic acid, that will help lower homocysteine, and then...
... of months.
My DR did tell me to take B12, B6 and folic acid which I'm doing. On the niacin he never really...
- Isn't Homocysteine MORE of a risk factor than Cholesterol # ?? 28th April 2004
... treatable with high (some might say more normal) levels of Folic Acid (and some say Vit. B-6.)
Other potent markers...
... pain problems, so stopped. I'm taking B vitamins and folic acid; changed diet to include MUCH more fiber (flax...
- Alternatives to Drug Therapy for High Cholesterol??? 23rd April 2004
... test, but easily controlled with an ample amount of folic acid, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12. There is a prescription...
... price, and it seems to work ok.
I also use the Folic Acid/B6/B12 combination to control homocysteine, even...
- Lipitor Side Effects 20th April 2004
... Fortunately homocysteine can be easily controlled with folic acid, B6, and B12. Unfortunately, there is no money ... homocysteine, called "Foltx" - it's a megadose of folic with the other two vitamins thrown in for good measure...
- Help Eval a Newbie Lipid Profile 28th March 2004
... .by the way, my doctor prescribed some additional folic acid for now. Im up to 1.2 g a day....
... vitamin, zinc, calcium/zinc/magnesium, B-complex, folic acid (2 x 400 mg), fish oil (2 capsules daily), niacin...
...
I amplify Uberniers concern that you get more folic acid for that homocysteine....go for 1.2-2.0 mg/day...
- anybody taking TMG (trimethylglycine) to lower v. high homocysteine? 16th February 2004
... his homocysteine levels. he used to take niacin, folic acid, etc etc to lower his cholesterol but has since ... taking it? it says to take it with B vitamins and folic acid, zinc, choline, and inositol. i've been looking...
... No on the TMG BUT a big YES on folic acid (1200 mcg. and I should take more).
You state ... but only slightly so:D:D!)
Have him give JUST the folic acid a try. You have to search for the 800 mg. supplements...
- Lipitor FEARS, shed some light please! 5th February 2004
... Lipitor as with 20 or more.
Add fish oil, CoQ10, and folic acid and you have safe POTENT cholesterol control...
- How long to reduce cholesterol? 23rd January 2004
... weight loss), lowered fast hit carbs (like sugar), folic acid supplementation, perhaps lecithin, Vitamins E...
- muscle pains 1st January 2004
... though I don't had any muscle aches. I also take 1 mg folic acid, 400 mg Vit E, 500 mg Vit C, magnesium, zinc...
