Both long - term use and
high dosage intake as seen in the PCOS population, are risk factors for vitamin B12 deficiency.
Not exact matches
A study among Asians has also suggested that a reduction in the consumption of red meats, processed meat products such as bacon and sausages as well as dairy products such as cheese (warra in Yorubaland), full pasteurised milk, butter, some margarine may be beneficial in reducing the risks of cancer, especially if this is combined with an increased
intake of foods containing a
high dosage of lycophenes such as tomatoes, sweet red peppers, red onions, carrots, broccoli, ans spinach.
A treatment group of mice were given an
intake of folic acid 20 times greater than the RDA for humans: while the folic acid
dosage consumed by most adults is lower and taken over a longer period of time, a
higher dose was used in this study to account for the fact that mice are more efficient in metabolizing folic acid than humans.
They especially reject
dosages that are
higher than the established recommended dietary
intake amounts, which is an approach strongly favoured by natural therapists.
Many integrative physicians advise ALA
intake in the range of 25 to 50 mgs a day for general antioxidant benefits, with
higher dosages for liver problems.
A 4gr / day
intake has been studied and I'm not aware of studies that used a
higher dosage, but the
intake I recommend in my Metabolic Analytics seminar, although geared more for fat loss, should more than cover for this muscle - building effect.
I would also recommend increasing * your
intake of zinc, this is critical in improving * your hormonal balance and
dosages as
high as 100 mg per day may be required in the short term, but this would need to be validated by blood tests.
Using
high dosages in persons with an already more - than - adequate diet is undesirable, and 25 mcg / day is sufficient for health reasons while also avoiding excess
intake when diet is considered.
Like vitamin D, vitamin K
intake at the RDA is adequate for basic needs but may not be sufficient for optimal levels for health, which may require a
dosage still within the safe range but
higher than what can be achieved with food.