Endometriosis and Supplements

SUPPLEMENT	SUGGESTED DOSAGE	COMMENTS
Vitamin E	Start with 400 IU daily and increase slowly to 1,000 IU daily.	Aids hormonal balance.
Vitamin K or alfalfa	200 mcg daily.	Needed for normal blood clotting
Essential fatty acids	1,500 mg daily.	Provides essential fatty acids such as gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) that aid in regulating hormonal and protaglandin balance.
Iron	As directed by physician	Iron-deficiency anemia is common in those with this disorder. Caution: Do not take unless anemia is diagnosed.
Vitamin B Complex	As directed on label.	Promotes blood cell productivity and proper hormone balance. Relieves stress. Needed for proper adrenal function.
Vitamin C with bioflavonoids	2,000 mg 3 times daily.	Important in the healing process.
Zinc	50 mg daily. Do not exceed a total of 100 mg daily from all supplements.	For tissue repair and immune function.
Calcium and Magnesium	1,500 mg daily. 1,000 mg daily, at bedtime	To supply needed minerals.
Kelp	1,000-1,500 mg daily.	To supply needed iron and other minerals.
Multivitamin and mineral complex	As directed on label.	All nutrients are required for repair and healing.

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