Good morning team,
I would like to obtain herbs that are suggested by Dr. Gardner. My question is where is there a reliable source/sources for a good quality product?
Thank you for your help.
As you can probably imagine, there are many levels of quality for all supplements, including herbs.  The quality and content can be confusing for [...]

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Dr. Gardner, you mentioned strontium and silicon to be taken in addition to a daily supplement to build strong bones. I currently take one packet of Vital Primevia a day (two was giving me nosebleeds). How many milligrams of each should be taken per day? Would any supplement for these work that you find in [...]

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Will you share the difference between fish oil capsules and krill oil capsules. I have a real problem swallowing pills and the krill oil capsules are so much easier for me. But I am not sure if I give up benefits.Will you share the difference between fish oil capsules and krill oil capsules. I have [...]

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Two Questions: My husband is taking Amlodipine Besylate 5 mg per day for blood pressure.  After taking it he feels hot.  What do you recommend taking? He also was diagnosed 8 years ago with autoimmune hepititus which they think is due to taking the antibiotic Avolox.
Also, do you know about Young Living Products?  We [...]

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Do pill issuers take mercury out of fish oil before they encapsulate it?
All the high quality supplement manufacturers have quality control tests that check to make sure that all mercury and other contaminants or toxic metals have been removed. Not only is the mercury in the fish a problem, but the processing of supplements [...]

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Question: We all know as we age supplements are very important. I take my 15 plus pills in the morning, and every time I wonder if taking them all at once is good, is this the best time of day to take them? Is there any advice on the most optimal time to take our [...]

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I have low thyroid issues and get my meds from a compounding pharmacy that seems to work well but this time when I got my lab work done it was found that I had low Vitamin D levels as well (7 on the point scale on my labs). My question is since being outside [...]

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Auto immune diseases: I have had graves, and now pemphigus vulgaris. I am on steroids and others. What are your nutrition recommendations for someone who is trying to build up their boidies defenses and stay healthy? thank you so much, my doctor says diet and supplements are of no help and I feel so strongly [...]

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You have mentioned using “good” vitamins and herbs. Could you tell me what brand(s) you suggest? Thank you!
There seem to be an endless number of supplement companies out there, and your question is a good one. A couple of years ago, as I explored the options to make recommendations to my patients, I had the [...]

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Do pill issuers take mercury out of fish oil before they encapsulate it?
Excellent question!  Testing of fish oil capsules show that the mercury has been removed. But, as with any supplement, there are various qualities, and there may be mercury, lead or other toxic metals added to the oil during the manufacturing process, even though [...]

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