Hi Shellb
I use a few supplements along with HRT but keep them to a minimum.
I mainly have a very good diet so get most of what I need from that - maybe all really!
What I take are:
Iron: Every few days I use a natural herbal iron tonic (Floradix) because I am still having a bleed on my cycle and want to make sure I keep my iron levels up
Cod liver oil: Every few days I take some pure cod liver oil (not capsules) with no added vitamins (Seven Seas) - more often in winter because we eat a lot of freshly caught fish so mostly don't need it.
Calcium and Vit D: Now and again I chew a calcium and Vit D tablet - not sure why really - I bought a 3 for 2 from Boots a while back and probably won't buy any more after this! Again best to get this from diet and sunlight!
Vit C: That's about it - if I feel a cold coming I chew a conc Vit C tab but also eat lots of fruit including oranges and apples, and drink lemon (fresh squeezed!) and honey at these times too!
I must stress that I don't take all of these every day - and in fact many days I don't take anything - these are just to top up what I get from my diet. I make sure I only take a little, and certainly nowhere near the amounts given on all the instructions - because the body has to deal with and then excrete most of the excess, and if you have a good diet it is not necessary.
What are you thinking about or what aspects of your health are you hoping to help with?
Hurdity x
