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Re: My progress with low-carbing, Inositol and Chromium GTF
From: A (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 01 Jun 2000 00:12:35 -0400
Rae-
Inositol is a supplement...no script needed. I started taking it today. Added it
to my "line-up" of meds!!
:-) Alexis
Rae wrote:
> Barbara, I think this is a great way to "low-carb". I've noticed with
> myself that whether there is weight loss or not, getting rid of the
> refined carbohydrates and junk (sugar, potatoes and other really high GI
> foods) or moderating them a lot, makes a huge huge difference in how i
> feel. Plus it also forces you to eat better carbohydrates like
> vegetables, and may mean you're less likely to fall off the wagon. For
> when I really want something crunchy and carbohydrate-like I have a
> puffed rice 'korean cookie'. They're almost entirely fiber with so few
> calories that the fiber negates most of the carbs, plus the fiber is so
> good for you. You can find them at oriental stores and they look like
> cynlindrical rice krispy treats (but real puffed rice and minus the
> marshmallow!)
>
> I'm confused about one thing: Is Inositol a supplement or prescription?
> I hadnt heard of it before and I thought it must be prescription with a
> name like that.
>
> --rae
>
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