April 8, 2021 general

As is too often the case, time ran out on the April 3 Healthy by Nature show before we were able to answer all the listener questions. Bill Sardi graciously agreed to answer them here. I did throw in a few that had come in at other times. [Note: any text in these brackets and italics are my comments.]

• I have heard Gonzagain the news a lot Bill, what do you recommend? [Oops, you probably know, that name isn’t something you get a shot for prior to visiting the tropics. It is a fine university with an outstanding basketball team.]
• Tinnitus? [This condition is a chronic ringing or buzzing in the ears which can drive a person batty. Sadly, ENT docs sometimes just tell patients to “get used to it” or “turn on the radio”. Sardi suggested “Vitamin B₁ in the form of benfotiamine [e.g. Nerve Guardian] plus vitamin A and magnesium. Hyaluronic acid is another approach.” [I suggest citrus fruits because they contain rutin. Omega 3 fats help. You should also watch for patterns. E.g., you may find that the problem gets worse after a particular activity or after you eat certain foods. Then you can modify those behaviors…Keeping a little “health diary” notebook can help you solve many problems]
• For diabetic neuropathy? “The ingredients in Nerve Guardian”. [In addition to Nerve Guardian consider the Body Light Pad.]
• Vein health supplement? Sardi recommended “diosmin from citrus peel and the herb horse chestnut.” [Exercise is good. Food with fiber is good, especially if the veins of concern are hemorrhoids.]
• Is there any reason that Longevinex Advantage cannot be taken with other supplements? His reply: “It can be taken with all other supplements, but for optimal effect, if taken with a meal, then do not take vitamin C at the same time.”
• What is the difference between Garlinex and Garligest? “Garlinex is the world’s first alkalinized garlic capsule and neutralizes the stomach acid which would otherwise stop the production of allicin, garlic’s chief ingredient. Garligest is a unique combination of ingredients [including that same special garlic] designed to thin the bile to alleviate indigestion and to dissolve any gallstones…as well as re-supply the needed digestive acidity which most adults do not produce in sufficient quantities. Garligest also provides some lactase so that people can consume dairy products without indigestion.”
• What to do if the “ALT” level is high on a blood test? [This test is to assess liver damage.] Sardi says that “when liver enzymes are elevated, use IP6 [rice bran extract] to normalize.”
• Iscalcium supplementation necessary? “Dietary calcium is needed, but supplements usually are not. “Also, what form of magnesium is best for muscle relaxation and to avoid laxative effect? “Magnesium balances calcium. Magnesium citrate can produce a laxative effect. Magnesium threonate (Magtein) does not seem to and it gets through the blood/brain barrier.”  
• Help for Schizophrenia?  “Cease smoking. Vitamin C 3-4 times a day [or Formula 216 morning and night.] Also Quercetin.” [Research shows that Vitamin D deficiency in early childhood increases risk. Some evidence suggests that vitamin D, perhaps combined with probiotics, may help adults with this mental illness. There are so many other reasons to make sure you get enough D.]
• If I am takingLongevinex and Molecular Multi (2 capsules) every day [both supplements have some quercetin], do I need to get more quercetin during this time? Dosage. How many milligrams? Use all year or just seasonal for allergies?  Sardi’s reply: “You don’t need more quercetin unless you are having an allergic attack. No more than 250 mg. For an allergic attack take 10,000 mg. vitamin C at one time. Zinc taken routinely should reduce sensitivity to allergens.”
• I have been told thezinc supplements I take are blocked. What can I do to get the zinc to be used in my body?  “The trace mineral selenium keeps zinc from being bound up.”

Thank you, listeners, for your questions and thanks to Bill Sardi for his enlightened answers.