Guest guest Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 - >I know I'm working this thing into the ground, but please indulge me >once again: NP! >Okay, I've got my HCl/pepsin and Di-pan caps in hand; I've got my >shot glass of cal/mag powder mixed with a little water; I've got my >meal at the ready... Di-Pan is pancreatin, right? Unnecessary for calcium AFAIK but can be helpful for digestive problems. >In which order do I consume these things? I'm not sure anyone's sure, frankly. I've often read that you're supposed to take HCl before the first mouthful of food, but that doesn't seem reasonable to me, because food prompts HCl secretion. OTOH, it may take a little time for the gelcaps containing the HCl to be worn through... But FWIW, this is what I do: a few mouthfuls of food, then all my HCl (and pancreatin), then the rest of the food. Whatever supplements I'm taking get interspersed with food. What cal/mag are you using? >Last night I took the enzymes/acid first and then the calcium, >then...ate? I understand the real problem is my underlying anxiety, >but I'm hoping your edict will provide some relief. I'm sure that was fine, so there's nothing to worry about. - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 > What cal/mag are you using? , Meh, I'm using dolomite because I have it in the cabinet. Also, I thought I'd run a little experimant: since I'm getting spots on my nails, I'll be able to see if they clear up with the supplement. Go ahead, tell me the bad news. B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 - Yeah, sorry, but dolomite is often contaminated with lead. I'd avoid it if I were you. As to spots, do you mean white spots? That's generally zinc-related, not calcium. Still, calcium is a good thing, but I'd recommend MCHC, and for magnesium, taurate. I know where to get half a kilo of MCHC for $35, but I don't know about its origins or quality yet. I haven't found a source of pure magnesium taurate, though. >Meh, I'm using dolomite because I have it in the cabinet. Also, I >thought I'd run a little experimant: since I'm getting spots on my >nails, I'll be able to see if they clear up with the supplement. > >Go ahead, tell me the bad news. - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 > As to spots, do you mean white spots? That's generally zinc-related, not > calcium. Still, calcium is a good thing, but I'd recommend MCHC, and for > magnesium, taurate. I know where to get half a kilo of MCHC for $35, but I > don't know about its origins or quality yet. I haven't found a source of > pure magnesium taurate, though. , I do mean white spots. I've just run off to the kitchen and whipped out the zinc-test liquid and it tastes plenty metallic. What has changed in my diet, recently, is I've cut down on dairy products--cheese in particular--to a bare minimum. Because of my weeny-ness re: timing of the cal/mag supps, I'm now seeing signs of deficiency, i.e. leg cramps/nail spots. (I'm under the impression that white spots mean either/or cal/zinc deficiency.) Go ahead, send me your source; invite me onto the mail-order supp merry-go-round. B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 - >I do mean white spots. I've just run off to the kitchen and whipped >out the zinc-test liquid and it tastes plenty metallic. Despite all the liver and other meat I eat, I'm still apparently zinc deficient. Obviously my digestion still isn't up to snuff. But anyway, the number of things zinc affects is amazing. >Because of my >weeny-ness re: timing of the cal/mag supps, I'm now seeing signs of >deficiency, i.e. leg cramps/nail spots. (I'm under the impression >that white spots mean either/or cal/zinc deficiency.) Leg craps do suck. Since more or less giving up on Dr. Schmid's calcium supplement, at least for the time being, I've had foot and leg cramp problems a little. I've mostly read that the calcium connection to fingernail spots is a myth, but who knows, other people say the zinc connection is a myth too. I guess it's not exactly settled, like many things. >Go ahead, send me your source; invite me onto the mail-order supp >merry-go-round. OK, but offlist since I haven't done adequate due diligence yet. I am waiting to hear back from them, though. - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 Mike- >What about the form of magnesium found in shellfish? What is that? Dunno, but as it's a natural food form, it's probably useful. - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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