February 2022

Straight talk about supplements; what 10 minutes a day can do

Q: I hear all kinds of conflicting advice about what supplements to take and whether they are good or bad. Will fish oil increase my LDL? I have heart disease. Can you tell me if it matters if I take the ubiquinol or ubiquinone form of CoQ10? Should I take creatine daily and is creatine monohydrate the same as creatine phosphate? -- Douglas F., Chicago

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A second opinion is warranted after ‘clean out’ for knee arthritis

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 71-year-old male, 6 feet 1 inch tall, weigh 240 pounds and have atrial fibrillation. It has not impacted my lifestyle. About 90 days ago I had meniscus surgery called a “clean out.” Afterward, my orthopedic surgeon said I should be much better, even though there was significant arthritis. The surgery has not provided me much relief. After examination yesterday, the doctor injected my knee with cortisone, explaining this was the last alternative before a knee replacement.

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