Bill,
  That is great advice for anyone. I'd just like to add, that one can't just 
read "X" is good for "Y" and begin taking X without knowing something about the 
synergy of how and what "X" works with. Taking supplements of one vitamin, 
mineral, etc without also supplementing its complements can really get things 
screwed up and create more deficencies that it helps. 
  Calcium metabolism is a good example. It is much more complicated than just 
taking megadoses of calcium.
paula
  
  ----- Original Message -----
    From: Bill Missett
    Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2003 8:48 PM
    Here's a little advice from a 55-year user of vitamins, minerals,
    nutritional supplements, etc.:

    Before venturing into the land of self mega dosing, you need to acquaint
    yourself with the voluminous material on the extensive subject, and also
    establish a sensible protocol for yourself.  I am not criticizing you, just
    advocating a sane approach.  Yours is a common mistake -- the "if 1 gram is
    good, 10 grams must be great!" mentality, which I was guilty of myself many
    years ago.