How long do you wait to see if a new supplement is effective?

[crazy]

I started using B6 for my son yesterday for his eye tics. I am only beginning with 25mg. How long does it take to show improvement? I guess I need to know how long I should wait before I up the dosage or do away with it all together. I don't want to keep him on a supplement if he does not need it.

[Chemar]

Hi

I believe itis recommended one should wait at least 3 weeks to see effects although for many they become evident within a couple of days

[faith]

When starting a supplement (and this is the hardest part, the waiting game), we have to remember it is not a drug, so it does not necessarily work immediately. I struggle with this myself when I give supps to my son, I want it to do its thing immediately, but we have to remember that the body has to adjust to now getting this nutrient and start functioning better for it. That will not be apparent for at least a week or two or three, I would guess.

 

Faith

[myrose]

Obviously I recently found out that the supplements I was giving my daughter were not being used by her body.

I could have supplemented forever and it would have never made a difference if her body was not absorbing/utilizing them.

It was apparently a waste of time in money in our case.

Now that she has been tested and is on a program to help her overcome this....I am sure I will see a BIG difference in the way her body reacts to supplements and such. (after the wean off topamax anyhow)

 

Maybe that is why some have really goodluck with supplements and some do not...could it be the body is just not abosrbing/using them???

 

Something to think about...in my opinion anyhow

 

 

I will add that only after three days on her recommended plan, my little 6 year old, 40 pound daughter has developed one healthy appetite!!! Maybe we can get a little weight gain here (Finally) she has been 40 pounds FOREVER!

[pmoreno]

Obviously I recently found out that the supplements I was giving my daughter were not being used by her body.

I could have supplemented forever and it would have never made a difference if her body was not absorbing/utilizing them.

It was apparently a waste of time in money in our case.

Now that she has been tested and is on a program to help her overcome this....I am sure I will see a BIG difference in the way her body reacts to supplements and such. (after the wean off topamax anyhow)

 

Maybe that is why some have really goodluck with supplements and some do not...could it be the body is just not abosrbing/using them???

 

Something to think about...in my opinion anyhow

 

 

I will add that only after three days on her recommended plan, my little 6 year old, 40 pound daughter has developed one healthy appetite!!! Maybe we can get a little weight gain here (Finally) she has been 40 pounds FOREVER!

 

 

What kind of program is she on? and what tests did they do? When I have time, I will tell you what I found out from the DAN doctor today - its' pretty amazing information re: mercury removal. Pat

[myrose]

Obviously I recently found out that the supplements I was giving my daughter were not being used by her body.

I could have supplemented forever and it would have never made a difference if her body was not absorbing/utilizing them.

It was apparently a waste of time in money in our case.

Now that she has been tested and is on a program to help her overcome this....I am sure I will see a BIG difference in the way her body reacts to supplements and such. (after the wean off topamax anyhow)

 

Maybe that is why some have really goodluck with supplements and some do not...could it be the body is just not abosrbing/using them???

 

Something to think about...in my opinion anyhow

 

 

I will add that only after three days on her recommended plan, my little 6 year old, 40 pound daughter has developed one healthy appetite!!! Maybe we can get a little weight gain here (Finally) she has been 40 pounds FOREVER!

 

 

What kind of program is she on? and what tests did they do? When I have time, I will tell you what I found out from the DAN doctor today - its' pretty amazing information re: mercury removal. Pat

 

 

 

PMORENO

If you jump over to the tics board and read the post that states dry blood analysis, long but worth it. When you open the post scroll down to the bottom...that is the suggested program she has been on. 2nd bath lastnight as well with the epsom salts, baking powder and ginger.

I did some searching on ginger tonight...WOW, when you get some time google it. Its pretty amazing stuff.

And please do tell me what your doctor said when you get a minute!