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- | With a couple of possible | + | With a couple of exceptions, it is unnecessary for most Marshall Protocol (MP) patients to supplement with vitamins or minerals. A balanced diet of [[home: |
- | Patients who are concerned that their diet is less than ideal should study the [[http:// | + | Patients who are concerned that their diet is less than ideal should study the [[https:// |
Multivitamins and B-complex vitamins can be purchased without vitamin D but they contain folic acid. In order to avoid added vitamin D and folic acid and or potentially immunomodulatory herbs, take each of the vitamins and minerals needed, if any, separately. | Multivitamins and B-complex vitamins can be purchased without vitamin D but they contain folic acid. In order to avoid added vitamin D and folic acid and or potentially immunomodulatory herbs, take each of the vitamins and minerals needed, if any, separately. | ||
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===== Vitamins ===== | ===== Vitamins ===== | ||
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* vitamin B12 – readily available in meat and dairy products so, unless a person is a vegan, he or she is probably not deficient; exceptions include certain malabsorption syndromes and pernicious anemia, conditions where people cannot absorb B-12 | * vitamin B12 – readily available in meat and dairy products so, unless a person is a vegan, he or she is probably not deficient; exceptions include certain malabsorption syndromes and pernicious anemia, conditions where people cannot absorb B-12 | ||
- | * vitamin C – ascorbates promote the transcription of Th1 inflammatory mediators and, therefore, large doses of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) may prove to affect the immune system in a way that is counterproductive; | + | * vitamin C – ascorbates promote the transcription of Th1 inflammatory mediators and, therefore, |
* vitamin E – supplementation has fallen out of favor with healthcare professionals | * vitamin E – supplementation has fallen out of favor with healthcare professionals | ||
* vitamin K – promoted for osteoporosis prevention but deficiency in adults is rare | * vitamin K – promoted for osteoporosis prevention but deficiency in adults is rare | ||
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* zinc – vegetarians may need supplemental zinc | * zinc – vegetarians may need supplemental zinc | ||
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+ | //see// Braun LA, Rosenfeldt F. Pharmaco-nutrient interactions -a systematic review of zinc and antihypertensive therapy. Int J Clin Pract2013; | ||
+ | ==== Food sources ==== | ||
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+ | Cashews: Cashews are one of the highest sources of zinc in any plant food. 1 ounce of cashews contains 1.6 mg of zinc. Not only are cashews high in zinc, but it's been demonstrated in studies that cashews are also effective against gram-positive bacteria Bacillus subtilis and Staphylococcus aureus and can be used to fight infections. | ||
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+ | Chickpeas: Regular consumers of chickpeas have also been shown to have higher levels of dietary fiber, polyunsaturated fatty acids, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin C, folate, magnesium, potassium, and iron. Just 1 cup of chickpeas contains 2.6 mg of zinc. Additionally, | ||
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+ | Pumpkin Seeds: Pumpkin seeds have a wide range of healthy and healing properties. The seeds are high in antioxidants, | ||
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+ | Hemp Seeds: One of the most versatile plants in the world brings us a high amount of zinc, amongst other essential nutrients. Just 2 tablespoons of hemp seeds contains 1.98 mg of Zinc and almost as much protein as soybeans. One study showed that compounds in hemp seeds may have neuroprotective, | ||
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+ | Kidney Beans: Kidney beans have a reputation for naturally lowering cholesterol levels, regulating blood sugar levels, support in weight loss and also prevent cancer. 1/2 cup of cooked kidney beans contains about 1 mg of zinc. Cooking or sprouting kidney beans enhances the bioavailability of zinc. | ||
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+ | Avocado: This creamy, delicious, versatile fruit is not only healthy for the eyes, skin, bones and heart, but also comes is one of the highest in zinc. 1 avocado contains 1.3 mg of zinc, making it one of the highest fruit sources of zinc. Avocados also contain high amounts of folate, a mineral imperative during pregnancy and for preventing depression. | ||
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===== Interaction with minocycline ===== | ===== Interaction with minocycline ===== | ||
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===== No evidence of a therapeutic benefit ===== | ===== No evidence of a therapeutic benefit ===== | ||
- | According to a 2009 study, approximately 33% of US adults use multivitamin/ | + | According to a 2009 study, approximately 33% of US adults use multivitamin/ |
Long-term studies on the use of multivitamins show that the pills tend not to protect against disease: | Long-term studies on the use of multivitamins show that the pills tend not to protect against disease: | ||
- | * **Supplements don't prevent infections in the elderly** – A 2005 //BMJ// study said that there was " | + | * **Supplements don't prevent infections in the elderly** – A 2005 //BMJ// study said that there was " |
- | * **Children who end up taking vitamins in the United States today don't actually need them** - A 2009 //Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine// found that about one-third of American children ages 2 to 17 had used a vitamin or mineral supplement within the previous month, but that most of them did not need to supplement their diet.(({{pubmed> | + | * **Children who end up taking vitamins in the United States today don't actually need them** - A 2009 //Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine// found that about one-third of American children ages 2 to 17 had used a vitamin or mineral supplement within the previous month, but that most of them did not need to supplement their diet.(({{pmid> |
- | * **Increased risk of pre-term birth** – Regular multivitamin-mineral supplement use during pregnancy, in a developed country setting, is not associated with size at birth. However, a 2010 study of British women found that daily multivitamin use in the third trimester was associated with preterm birth.(({{pubmed> | + | * **Increased risk of pre-term birth** – Regular multivitamin-mineral supplement use during pregnancy, in a developed country setting, is not associated with size at birth. However, a 2010 study of British women found that daily multivitamin use in the third trimester was associated with preterm birth.(({{pmid> |
==== Cancer ==== | ==== Cancer ==== | ||
- | Use of vitamin and mineral supplements among cancer survivors is widespread. | + | Use of vitamin and mineral supplements among cancer survivors is widespread. |
- | * **Multivitamins don't protect against cancer** – A study of more than 160,000 post-menopausal women, published in the //Archives of Internal Medicine// found that multivitamins did not prevent cancer, heart attacks, or strokes and did not reduce overall mortality.(({{pubmed> | + | * **Multivitamins don't protect against cancer** – A study of more than 160,000 post-menopausal women, published in the //Archives of Internal Medicine// found that multivitamins did not prevent cancer, heart attacks, or strokes and did not reduce overall mortality.(({{pmid> |
- | * **Multivitamins may increase breast cancer** – A large prospective study of 35,329 cancer-free women found that multivitamin use was associated with a moderate but statistically significant increased risk of breast cancer (breast cancer survivors reported the highest use of multivitamins among cancer survivors(({{pubmed> | + | * **Multivitamins may increase breast cancer** – A large prospective study of 35,329 cancer-free women found that multivitamin use was associated with a moderate but statistically significant increased risk of breast cancer (breast cancer survivors reported the highest use of multivitamins among cancer survivors(({{pmid> |
- | * **Vitamins don't protect against lung cancer** – A 2008 prospective cohort of 77,721 men and women found that supplemental multivitamins, | + | * **Vitamins don't protect against lung cancer** – A 2008 prospective cohort of 77,721 men and women found that supplemental multivitamins, |
==== Cardiovascular issues ==== | ==== Cardiovascular issues ==== | ||
- | Vitamin D supplementation is ineffective in improving cardiovascular health among various patient populations, | + | Vitamin D supplementation is ineffective in improving cardiovascular health among various patient populations, |
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- | In a 2010 randomized controlled trial appearing in //JAMA//, the effect of high-dose vitamin B (folic acid, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12) on diabetics was studied. In the trial, those receiving the B vitamins had significantly greater worsening of kidney function, measured as GFR. (Glomerular filtration rate is the test used to measure the level of kidney function.) The participants also had twice as many heart and stroke incidents.(({{pubmed> | + | In a 2010 randomized controlled trial appearing in //JAMA//, the effect of high-dose vitamin B (folic acid, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12) on diabetics was studied. In the trial, those receiving the B vitamins had significantly greater worsening of kidney function, measured as GFR. (Glomerular filtration rate is the test used to measure the level of kidney function.) The participants also had twice as many heart and stroke incidents.(({{pmid> |
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Vitamin B therapy dangerous for millions of diabetics with kidney disease | Vitamin B therapy dangerous for millions of diabetics with kidney disease | ||
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Dr. David Spence of Western' | Dr. David Spence of Western' | ||
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Oral cholecalciferol 3000 IU/day does not affect arterial stiffness or blood pressure after 16 weeks of treatment in healthy normotensive adults. | Oral cholecalciferol 3000 IU/day does not affect arterial stiffness or blood pressure after 16 weeks of treatment in healthy normotensive adults. | ||
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