suppliments in answer to other question by Angie Lou

[Conquerer]

I too usedand still use IP 6 from Whole foods to boost my iimmune system  but on this web site unfortunately alternative suppliments are looked down on.  I take any where from 25 to 30 suppliments a day do not do dairy milk cheese and epecially cottage  cheese and no meat.  I have stayed this course for 15 months now.  I do not  say it is totally to my health but my last CA was 2.7  The IP6 for the immune and my mushrooms I feel are my best friend.  I always say it was to make me strong for any recurrance.  I don't know why at 3b  I am still ok but I do believe in my heart that diet and suppliments help.  Please don;t look dowm on me but realize that for some folks all this helps/.  I stay away from sugar, caffeine.  If you think it is easy it isn't otherwise mor would do it.  I now am used to my diet and am happy to be here.  I also exercise and  keep my weight in check.  Sorry but all of this is work.  I hate when I hear from Doc and people live your life and don't make changes.  to me it is like them saying changes do not make a difference.   I will never know but I made changes.

Thanks  Laurel

[Angie_Lou]

To Laurel: Good for you on the low CA125 number and keep doing whatever works for you.  Thanks for sharing this news.

To alanpvegas:  Thank you so much for your comments.  I learned something new and was not aware of IP 6 reducing platelet activity.  Therefore, I thought it was important to mention your comments on the other post for the 'unfortunate' new comers doing searches on this website as how to increase their platelet counts.  Since I never had an issue with low platelet counts, I didn't know a supplement I was on could reduce this count.  So, I believe your comments are very important for that thread.

I also thank you for the upside on IP 6 & Tamoxifen.  How coincidental that I'm on Tamoxifen at this time.  I better make sure I have enough of my supplement!

My best, Angie

[alanpvegas]

Hi Laurel!  I'm happy to see your ca-125 is so low and supplements are doing well for you!  I'm not one to talk down about them, I just think some people have different views on it...possibly influenced by their physicians.

I've seen the research on IP 6 (for those who don't know, IP 6 is a polyphosphorylated carbohydrate that is found in many bran cereals) as well and it does look to have promise, except that it reduces platelet activity, so it's important for anyone on chemo to let their physican know so this can be monitored w/your labs prior to each cycle.

IP 6 has been shown in a study to inhance the effects of Tamoxifen, so that is a plus!

Have you looked into Maitake D-Fraction?  It's a beta-glucan which is safe and also boosts the immune system.  I have a recent article about it on my site (link via my profile page).

Continued success on your remission!