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. 2007 Dec 5;7(1):107–113. doi: 10.1093/ecam/nem150

Table 1.

Dietary supplements and purpose of use

Dietary supplements Purpose of use
Algae: multiple products containing Blue-green algae, Chlorella, Spirulina and Norwegian kelp Thyroid health, goiter, iodine source
Allergy multi (Multivitamin complex for chemically sensitive individuals) and other individual supplements in addition to her multivitamin product: B complex, ester C, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, selenium Vitamins and minerals
Boron, three different calcium preparations, two different magnesium preparations and silica Bone density
Carotenoid complex: 25 000 IU plus lutein, lycopene, alpha-carotene, alpha-lipoic acid, Antartic krill, broccoli concentrate, pumpkin concentrate, carrot seed oil Eye health, other
Digestive enzyme formula (two different kinds), probiotics (two different kinds) Digestion
Oils: Black currant, Evening primrose, organic flax Beneficial oils
Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate Joint health
Siberian Ginseng Energy
Ginkgo Biloba Memory
Echinacea (angustifolia and purpurea) Colds and infection
Valerian extract Sleep, occasional use
Turmeric Cancer prevention, inflammation