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Re: WEIGHTLOSS: other meds?
From: A (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 22 Apr 2000 13:25:49 -0400
Thanks so much...a few other questions...
Can a person take the L-Carn & CQ10 together? Also, can they be taken with Chromium Pic as well.
Have you taken any of these and have they shown any success for you? Thanks again!
MarianneMAcDonald wrote:
> At Mon, 10 Apr 2000, A wrote:
> >
> >Has anyone heard of L-carnitine and can you tell me what it's used for?
> >Also, Coenzyme Q10 & PAK? Any info would be appreciated! I've read a
> >little about these, but I'm not sure I understand them completely. Are
> >they available over the counter or by prescription only?
> >Thanks again!
> >Alexis
> >
> >Amy Crowe wrote:
> >
> >> Kristin - Let me know what you find out! Amy
> >>
> >> kristin wrote:
> >>
> >> > Hi-
> >> >
> >> > Has anyone had any luck with a prescription weight loss drug? If so-
> >> > What drug, ho much did you loose and how long did it take? Any info
> >> > would be appreciated!!
> >> >
> >> > Thanks-
> >> > Kristin
> >> >
>
> --
> L-carnitine is a type of carnitine,it is not an aminoacid
> but acts like one.Its main function in the body is to help
> transport long chain fatty acids. This is a mjor source of
> energy for the muscles.Carnitine increases the use of fat
> for energy. Sometimes we can be deficient in this and need
> supliments.It prevents fatty buildup esp in the heart,liver,
> and skeletal muscles.It reduces health risks due to poor fat
> metabolism found with diabetes.It can be manufactured in the
> body if sufficient amounts of iron,vitB1,Vit B6 and amino acid
> lysine and methionine are available.Also adequate levels of Vit c
> need to be available.Vegetarians are more likely to be deficient,
> men have higher muscle mass.
> CoQ10 is a vitamin like substance which resembles Vit E actions in
> in the body. Itis essential for energy in every cell. It also helps
> circulation, stimulates the immune system, increases oxygenation and
> has antiaging affects.Deficiencies have been linked to peridontal disease,diabetes, and MD.
> It has many benefits to name a few treat mental function anomalies, helps fight
> obesity,candidiasis, MS and diabetes.Fights cardiovascular disease,lowers high
> blood pressure , and much more. The amount declines with age. Supplements can be taken esp for
> people over fifty.
> Both of these can been purchased over the counter , no prescriptions are nneded , but it is always
> best to check with your Doctor as some can affect other meds you may be on or due
> to health problems you might not be able to take them.
> I am not sure about PAK sorry. I hope this helps.
>
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