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What kind of herbs and supplements do you use for Graves? Do you treat Graves the same as hyperthyroid?

Chris Kresser: Well, to the second question, Graves is an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism, which is kind of what...

What’s your supplement return policy?

Chris Kresser: We do allow patients to return supplements that are unopened. If they’re opened, we don’t allow returns unless...

In your last Q&A, you talked about vitamin A/retinol and how you’re very cautious about high doses. I have a client with strong eye problems and keratosis pilaris. Do you have a recommendation for a good supplement? In case you recommend fish oil, which brand do you use since Green Pasture has had quite a bit of negative talk? And do you think fish oil capsules supply enough vitamin D for a patient with a blood result of 23? She’s taking 2,000 IU of Thorne Research’s vitamin D/K2 mix at the moment, so should she maybe even combine fish oil and the drops?

Kelsey Marksteiner: OK, so this is the question I was talking about before that we’re going to talk a little...

Nutrient deficiencies such as B12 and the fat-soluble vitamins were discussed as a possible consequence of SIBO. Do you supplement with sublingual B12 or any other vitamins in a patient known to have SIBO? Is cod liver oil a good choice for A and D?

Kelsey Marksteiner: Yes, I will definitely supplement with all that sort of stuff in someone with SIBO. For something like...

What do you feel is the optimal amount of calcium for someone with osteoporosis?

Kelsey Marksteiner: I may actually have to do a little research on the optimal amount of calcium. The recommended dietary...

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