Are supplements safe to take ?

[catwoman2015]

Hi was just wondering if anyone takes vitimins etc i take Zinc and magnesium but im thinking of taking Co q10 good for heart health ,energy and for people on statins also for cancer even memory !

[Mrs_Average]

Hi I asked my Haematologist this question, and she said supplements were fine, but if I wanted to check out specifics I could raise it with the clinical nurse specialist. I currently am not taking any supplements as I decided that I would like the reassurance of checking it out after I made a mistake with one supplement which us contraindicated with aspirin...

[Mazcd Partner MPNVoice in reply to Mrs_Average]

Good advice, always check with your haematologist or GP or specialist nurse or even your local pharmacist before taking any vitamins or supplements. Maz

[FJOS]

Hi there, I have been on statins for 35 years or more and about 15 years ago a health shop lady advised me to take Co Q10 to balance the effect of statins. About 3 years ago my own GP also recommended me to take them - medical science catching up with alternative medicine? My cholestorol levels have never been better! I have also been taking asprin for 35 years and several other supplements and, aside from ET, I have never been healthier at 71 years of age and enjoying life to the full!

Frank

[catwoman2015]

Thank you Maz xx

[catwoman2015]

Hi Frank yes i do have mitral valve regurge also and been on statins for 10 years when i see my heam in April i will go armed with questions and one being CO Q10 100mg one daily im aware i need to check up because 2 years ago i wanted to take vitimins for hair falling out and on the dosage it stated 4 a day the hospital advised taking just 2 but i didnt bother in the end because hair specialist said best results on 4 daily !Also i know that all these extra supplements etc can be a waste of money , when all we need is a good diet also i take HU daily and Asprin like most of us of course Its good you are feeling great and enjoying life ,we have to make the most of life eh best wishes Holly

[Marie95]

Hi Holly

I take supplements, but had real problems with hair coming out and knotting last year, and found a few things that really helped, im just rushing off the work so if you like me to explain more please message me. Am also on Hu with ET