Experiences with

Caprylic acid

- This 'energy deficit' can be partially restored by taking Ketone supplements - using MCT oil that is composed of Caprylic Acid (C8) and Capric Acid (C10) and/or by the use of Ketone esters and salts.

Medium-Chain Fatty Acids (MCFAs): 6-12 Carbon Atoms Caproic acid (6 carbons): Found in goat milk, butterfat, and coconut oil. Caprylic acid (8 carbons): Found in coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and goat milk. Capric acid (10 carbons): Found in coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and goat milk.

Current Vitamins BComplex (Pure Encapsulations) Vit C Liposomal (Dr Mercola) Vit D+K2 Magnesium Citrate Liver Capsules (Vital Proteins) Curcumin COQ10 Ubiquinol Omega3 Caprylic Acid Reservatol Thankyou

Unable to take the prescribed drug to protect my bones from ongoing use of steroids , I received a Zoledronic Acid Infusion last Friday. I was told I might exhibit flu symptoms for a few days afterwards but apart from excessive tiredness over the weekend (which isn’t unusual for me) I didn’t appear

i normally get restless legs on an evening and tended to go to bed early as thankfully for me in bed it stops. The past couple of weeks I have been staying up later and have had none of the usual discomfort. I started taking a supplement for my arthritis about 3 weeks ago and it has reduced my pain greatly

I had a bad experience taking alendronic acid tablets - throat issues/spasms. I'm wondering if taking AA in liquid form would help as I didn't have any other side effects. Has anyone else taken AA this way?

hi I was diagnosed 2 years ago with osteoporosis and osteopenia in spine as I had no fractures I was just told to take calcium tablets etc then in December 2024 I had another bone density scan and actually saw a consultant he said as I am on hrt just carry on as am but then my dr called and said recent

I've avoided taking alendronate due to being high risk of stomach and throat cancer. My doctor wants me to try risedronate. Has anyone any experience of taking this?

A couple of months ago I wrote a post asking why my GP was trying to persuade me to take Omeprazole and Alendronic Acid before knowing if I needed them. I resisted and took neither. I have had no stomach problems and since yesterday, when I saw my Dexa scan results, feel vindicated in my decision.

Hi everyone, I was recently diagnosed with Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC), and my doctor started me on UDCA. Unfortunately, I’m struggling to tolerate it. For those who have faced a similar situation, what alternatives worked for you? Did the alternatives provide results comparable to UDCA?

I have not posted for a long time as when finally diagnosed in 2016 I learned as much as I could from all the very knowledgeable people here and have not had any doctors appointment since. At that time I pushed to have my TSH close to 1 or even slightly lower to allow mw to feel human, To keep this

Hi all. I've finally got my follow-up appointment on Monday since my MRI in August last year, which showed some adhesions, endometriotic plaque/nodules and thickened uterosacral ligaments. I've been on desogestrel since my last appointment but recently the lower back/hip/tailbone pain is just getting

Hi I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in June 24 following a fall on black ice I broke my wrist. I also have a small hiatus hernia and have slow motility in my osephogus. I tried Alendronic acid which I felt made my acid reflux worse and felt like it was sticking in my throat even though I was drinking

Hi, has anybody got tips for treating persistent acne? So far I have changed my skincare routine multiple times, it usually occurs along my jawline and cheeks. Using products with salicylic acid haven't made a difference. I'm not really sure what to do next so any advice would be helpful!

Hi. I was diagnosed with Osteoporosis in my lower spine and osteopenia in my left femur in July 2024. My spine has at T score of - 3.7 and Z score of - 2.6. I have been on Alendronic Acid since August 2024. I was totally shocked by the diagnosis which came about as a result of a broken wrist followed

I'm 44yrs old & got diagnosed with osteoporosis over the summer. I read on here that some of you have a consultant & you know your dexa score & where the osteoporosis is . I don't have this , it was my GP that requested my scan & then gave me my results. How do I go about getting this & what's the best

Hi I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in February this year after having a bone density scan. I was just about to start taking ibandronic acid when I found out I had colorectal cancer so I was worried about side effects of the ibandronic acid and didn't take it until November.I was given an ileostomy

hi I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in July 2021 because I was on hrt consultant said over a phone call leave any medication see how it goes while on hrt did tell me to take calcium tablets which I bought over counter and take vit k2 and boron tablets then should have had a 2 year check I had to get

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Hi all Ive been taken alendronic acid since being diagnosed with PMR in July. I am tapering from 15 mg now on 9 mg pred. Do I really need the alendronc acid?