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 |