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| Author | Topic: Supplements like Vit C, E, Garlic, Fish Oil. |
| Cheryl2002 03-19-2003 07:44 AM | Dear Wai, sorry...I know from your book that you don't advocate supplements, however I am really concerned about lack of anti-oxidants etc from the diet......whilst on your diet, can I still take the above supplements? I think they serve well for growing old gracefully and are indeed good for our health on a long term basis? Do correct em if I am wrong. Thank you!!!! |
| Wai 03-27-2003 12:16 PM | Dear Cherylquote:well, there absolutely is no need for; this diet supplies you with loads of all the antioxidants that you need, please submit your version of the diet to the nutrient calculator quote:not regarding acne, because such supplements can cause acne too Also, excess antioxidants have pro-oxidative properties (the opposite of that what you want) quote:excess antioxidants accelerate the aging process... quote:our body is an extremely complicated system of intertwined balances, and if you take in too much of anything, you will imbalance your body somewhere more is not always better, and this also goes for antioxidants your body can perfectly ingest the right amount of antioxidants, if only you allow it to by supplying it with all the nutrients it needs (ie: by following this diet), without FORCING it to ingest more (giving opportunity, but not using force) |