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Is there a brand of cod liver oil you recommend that is extra virgin and not fermented?

Chris Kresser: Yes. Maybe this came in before I answered the previous question, but, yes, Extra-Virgin Cod Liver Oil is...

So far I’ve been stocking supplements for my patients, but I’m concerned about the cost of doing so and some or many of the supplements expiring. Are there alternatives other than sending a patient to a health food store, your website, or another website? I’m from Canada, so the exchange also kills me, and it’s worse to source out other brands, as well, that are available in Canada.

Chris Kresser: In terms of the Canadian question, I think I’ve mentioned this before, but this is a significant issue...

Can you go into more detail for the contraindications for taking high doses of magnesium glycinate over the long term? You mentioned hypotension and some other problems. What’s considered long term? What dose would you consider a safe long-term maintenance dose?

Chris Kresser: think at this point it’s pretty clear that it’s all about nutrient balance. There are some nutrients that...

What do you think about giving a child calcium supplementation if they can’t have dairy and won’t eat other calcium-rich foods very well? They do get K2 and cod liver oil.

Dr. Amy Nett: Calcium supplementation is pretty iffy. I don’t remember if it was Kelsey or Laura who wrote an...

After successfully treating someone for H. pylori, do you usually try to introduce HCl or something to stimulate HCl production, such as apple cider vinegar or digestive bitters afterwards? If so, do you typically introduce these supplements right after testing confirms that the infection is eliminated?

Dr. Amy Nett: No, I would not do that. I’m trying to think why you would do HCl after treating...

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