OMEGA-3
Has an anti-inflammatory and blood-thinning effect. May have some positive effect in heart failure. Is also important for brain development and function. It is best to get the healthy fats in your diet, especially by eating fatty fish.If for some reason you do not eat oily fish, it may be justified to take supplements.
Side effects: Milder digestive disorders and loose stools, especially at high doses. Fish-flavored belching and reflux can also occur. Because omega-3 has a blood-thinning effect, it can affect both the tendency to bleed and "collide" with other medications. Talk to your doctor first, especially if you are using acetylsalicylic acid or blood thinners.
Vitamin D
It is one of the body's most important substances. A vitamin deficiency has been shown to increase the risk of depression, osteoporosis, cancer and diabetes.An Italian study has also shown a link between vitamin D deficiency and the development of dementia. The vitamin strengthens the immune system and has been shown to help against the flu.
TUTSAN
Probably has an effect on depression and mild depression.Depression is a serious condition. It is not something you should self-medicate.
so always consult your doctor first.
Side effects: Interacts with many other medicines, such as birth control pills,
painkillers and some heart medicines. Should not be used if you are taking other
medicines. Mild stomach upset and allergic skin reactions occur. In
rare cases, photosensitivity is possible.
Probiotics.
Stomach-like microorganisms that can sometimes have a beneficial effect on the gastrointestinal tract. There are small studies that suggest that probiotics can relieve diarrhea caused by bacteria or antibiotics, reduce balloon stomach and other IBS symptoms and have a calming effect in inflammatory bowel disease. It is important to remember that not everyone is helped, but probiotics are harmless and therefore anyone who wants to test can. Buy capsules at the pharmacy and test for six weeks. There are also probiotics in yogurt, condensed milk, pickled vegetables and added to certain fruit drinks.Side effects: None known. However, fruit drinks often contain a lot of sugar, which is not healthy.
HORSE CHESTNUT
Symptom relief in chronic venous insufficiency. Has been shown to reduce swelling in the lower legs in varicose veins, to the same extent as compression treatment, for example support stockings. Also relieves symptoms such as heaviness, aches and itching.SIDE EFFECTS: Mild gastrointestinal upset, nausea and itching, as well as
rare cases of allergic reactions.
GLUCOSAMINE
Works as a painkiller for the joints. It is a body-specificsubstance that is needed for the body to be able to form tendons and cartilage. Glucosamine
is approved as a medicine in the treatment of mild to moderate osteoarthritis, but is
also sold in health food stores.
VITAMIN A AND D.
Counteracts poor eyesight. Vitamin A is needed for the body to be able to produce synpurpur, which transmits the light that enters the eye to electrical impulses that go up in the brain. If you eat a varied diet, you must get enough vitamins, but otherwise vitamin supplements may be needed.Changes in the macula, disturbances in reading and detail vision, can be counteracted by antioxidants such as blueberry extract.
