Question:
Sources of dietary products.

I need sources of liquid proteins, easily absorbed minerals and vitamins. My bones are deteroirating; I have developed severe food allergies; I have chronic fatigue syndrome; and I need food sources. THANKS!    — Anna H. (posted on May 13, 2000)

May 13, 2000
Hi Anna.... I am so sorry for about your serious condition.. You had Open RNY, right? I'm curious about what kind of things your doctor has suggested. Are you exercising? Weight resistance is a great source for building up & strengthening bones. How are you getting your calcium? Dairy? Supplements? I would suggest to lift weights in addition to what your doctor's orders are... ((hugs)) to you....
   — [Deactivated Member]

May 13, 2000
Anna - check out Karemore's site for spray vitamins and nutritionals. I know that they've done presentations at ASBS & my doc does recommend them (I'm having problems swalling some vitamins & find prenatals very constipating). My Doc said they've had success/good results with patients using the spray instead. I'm told there is no taste. www.karemor.com
   — Toni B.

May 13, 2000
For your bones, I'm sure you're on calcium supplements. I read just yesterday that Calcium Carbonate (the kind in TUMS and Viactiv) is only about 40-60% useable calcium, and that Calcium Citrate gives near total absorption. Vitamin D will help, too. Try ADEKs or Allergy A&D, both of which have no fish oil. You need to avoid softgels and the like, because the vites are in an oil suspension, which is harder to absorb. GNC and The Vitamin Shoppe both carry some liquid proteins, but in my opinion, they pretty much suck. I stick with protein powders, and use them in fruit smoothies and shakes. If you can take them, they're easier to get down, and can be really tasty, done right. I hope your supplement problems right themselves soon. Best of luck!
   — Duffy H.

May 14, 2000
Anna, I have been using Ultra Pure Protein from GNC as a protein suppliment. It has 180 calories, 35 grams of protein, 4-6 grams of carbs, 1.5 grams of fat, no sugar (has a substitute), and provides (based on a 2000 cal diet) 100% of daily calcium, 70% vitamin B12, 6% potassium, and others. It comes in 4 flavors (Ice cream vanilla, chocolate, cappiccino, and strawberry), costs about $2.69 for a 12 oz. serving, and is found in the cooler at GNC. Good Luck!
   — M B.