Need to supplement fat soluble vitamins w/cholestyramine?

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Need to supplement fat soluble vitamins w/cholestyramine?

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So I'm using 2.5 packets of Cholestyramine a day and have read alot about how it can deplete your fat soluble vitamins. So I have started supplementing these...is this a good idea or am I just being paranoid?? Taking supplemental A, E, K in addition to my D which I just bumped up yesterday due to Gabes recommendation.

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most definately good idea and need to take them at least 2 hours away from the cholestryamine.

the other thing the cholestryamine impacts is B12 absorption

I know that you are in a hurry to get well for your trip in March, please take it slow introducing new supplements. for now (ie a couple of weeks) I would stick with mainly the Vit D3 and magnesium. get the inflammation levels down and then start introducing others.
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Gabes-

Have been on those additional fat solubles for a few weeks now...just basically the minimum doses as an insurance policy. Will look into the B12.
Thanks again...Have a crockpot of veggies going right now...

Laine
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