Does black seed (in oil, powder or seeds form), ajwa seed powder, and herbal teas (chamomile, green tea, spearmint, mint, etc.) interfere with supplements (ones you’ve mentioned and others to be added)?
Blackseed has blood-thinning properties. Therefore, individuals taking supplements or medications that also thin the blood should exercise caution. We will include a section on interactions and warnings.
Regarding the Core Supplements, blacked may interfere with CoQ10 if CoQ10 is taken in amounts exceeding 200 mg.
As for teas, typically the same applies, and the teas mentioned above are unlikely to interact with the Core Supplements. However, be cautious with mixed herbal teas, as they may contain herbs that could have effects on interactions.
Date seed powder also acts as a blood thinner. If you suffer from chronic diarrhea, exercise caution with date seed powder as it may have adverse effects on certain individuals.
So how many hours before or after having supplements would you recommend to take black seed/ajwa seed powder/herbal teas/mixed herbal teas so one can schedule their day when using the fixed form schedule of supplements?
Also, does Seasmoss or Shilajit interfere with taking supplements? How long would you recommend to space it out between supplements if they do interfere? I usually take 1 tbsp of Seasmoss in smoothies or fresh juice. Never had Shilajit but I’m researching about it.
Black seed can be taken alongside other supplements, provided it’s not consumed in excessive amounts. For Ajwa seed powder, it’s best to allow a 30-minute to an hour gap before taking other supplements. The impact of herbal tea depends on the type of tea, as each one can affect the body differently. Generally, mild teas are less likely to cause issues, but the specific tea should be considered.
Regarding Shilajit, there is limited research on its interactions with other medications or supplements. I typically advise my clients to discontinue its use while they are under my care.
Is there a reason behind taking the supplements for 6 days a week and skipping a day?
That’s an excellent question! Actually, some practitioners recommend occasional breaks from daily supplement intake. For those without chronic conditions, it’s generally fine to take supplements daily or 5 to 6 days a week. However, for individuals with certain chronic diseases, daily supplementation is often necessary.
VITAMIN C
I saw organic Camu Camu berry powder at a local store. It mentions 240 mg of Vitamin C per approx. 5 g and recommended to use 1-2 teaspoon with water per day. To reach the optimal level of 1000 mg and slowly increasing to 2000 mg per day, would it be ideal to only use this Camu Camu berry powder instead of Vitamin C capsules?
MILK THISTLE
For optimal level, it’s 70-140 mg Silymarin. I’m mostly seeing ones over 140 mg like 150, 175, 250 or 300. The one I found at a local store mentions:
Milk Thistle Extract (Silybum Marianum) Fruits and Seeds…150 mg (Standardized to contain 80% Silymarin Flavonoids)
Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) Rhizome…350 mg
Would it be a high dose to take once a day for general health? If this dose is fine, is it okay to take this supplement since it has turmeric added?
PROBIOTICS
Would it be ideal to have Kefir containing 2 billion CFU and 3 strains per 3/4 cup OR fat-free Greek yogurt with 5 strains per 3/4 cup instead of taking probiotic capsules?
If yes, is 3/4 cup going to be enough per day for general health switching between Kefir and Greek yogurt? Or does one need to take probiotic capsules along with Kefir or Greek yogurt?
Vitamin C: Camu Camu berries are an excellent source of Vitamin C and can be used as an alternative to capsules.
Milk Thistle: The 150 mg milk thistle supplement contains 80% silybum, which equates to about 120 mg of actual silybum. While you can take higher doses, it’s advisable to take a break of at least a week each month if you do, as it is an herb. Some individuals may tolerate higher doses well.
Probiotics: Kefir and pure Greek yogurt are good sources of probiotics. However, it is beneficial to take probiotic capsules occasionally as they contain more strains and CFU, especially if you have health issues. Remember that many health problems can be linked to gut health.
Congratulations on completing the modules! We will be adding more modules soon, In’sha’allaah. We’d love to hear your feedback, so please feel free to email us or send a WhatsApp message with your comments.
Follow-up question for VITAMIN C
I found organic raw Camu Camu berry in capsule form that has 500 mg of Camu Camu per capsule. Would taking 1 capsule per day be enough since it’s an excellent source of Vitamin C?
VITAMIN D3
Since the optimal level is 400-10,000 IU per day, I started off with using 2,000 IU per day as suggested in the fixed form (my bottle says 1,000 IU per drop). For someone with no chronic conditions, I was wondering during the days when it’s more cloudy/rainy/snowy, does one increase the dose to let’s say 4,000 IU?
Camu Camu berries contains about 877+ milligrams (mg) per 100 grams (g) of fruit pulp. It can go up to 3000 mg depending on the freshness of the berries. If the capsule contains the BERRIES and not the amount of vitamin C, then it is pretty low. The CC berries do contain high amount of vitamin C compared to other food items, but you will need a lot of it to provide the amount needed. 500 mg of Camu Camu is not the same as 500 mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin D3: You can raise the dose of vitamin D3 on rainy days, but not necessary. Vitamin D is fat soluble and stays in the body.
As salam aleikoum warahmatullahi wabarakatuhu dear sister,
I inquired about chronic bloating in the past and your suggestion was to eliminate gluten and dairy food from my diet. Another suggestion was to take digestive enzymes with meal. Now, I would like to know when taking digestive enzymes as supplement should I still refrain from gluten and dairy containing food?
JazakiALLAH khayran!
Waalikummus Salam Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakatuhu Sister,
Yes! Digestive enzyme is to help you break down your nutrients so the body can absorb them better. Gluten and Dairy are food allergens and enters your blood system due to leaky gut. They are two different issues. Digestive Enzyme does help break down gluten and dairy further and lessen the effect, but the impact can still happen.
CoQ10 is an enzyme. Depending on your need, i.e if you have any chronic condition, fatigue, or taking statin, you will take it daily or few times a week if you choose to. I recommend at least taking it once a day if you are over 30.
QUESTION ABOUT VITAMIN C
Asalamu aleikum warahmatulahi wabarakatuhu.i have just started with the modules, jazakkaAllah khair sister for the insightful information.
About vit c , i have a tendency of taking it only when i get a cold..is it necessary to take it everyday. Recently one of my family members had a severe cold but on the bottle (solgar vit c 1000mg) one tablet a day is recommended, should increase the dose to two tablets in a situation when one is sick.
Waalikummus Salam Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakatuhu, Wayiakee sister. May Allah make this truly beneficial for you.
Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin, which means it doesn’t remain in the body for long. It’s important to replenish it through food or supplements.
To support a healthy immune system and various bodily functions, it’s advisable to take it daily as recommended. When someone is unwell, they should consider taking it several times a day rather than just once or twice.
Wa feeki Barak. The Core Supplements listed in the program will not cause any hot flushes. If you are taking Niacin (vitamin B3) in high dose, then you might get hot flashes. Niacin as a separate supplement has not been listed in the program yet.
I have noticed that taking magnesium causes my periods to be delayed. I do not take it everyday because when I do it causes my heart to flutter but I take it a few days to a week leading up to the day I am supposed to start my period, as it eases the pain. Sometimes once a day other times twice.
I have noticed that when I do this, instead of starting at every 21 days my period will not start on time and is delayed by a few days. It is definitely the magnesium, as I have tested this out. It feels as though the reduction in cramping pain slows down the starting.
I’m using the Vitabiotics Ultra Magnesium, glycinate did not sit well with me.
If you take high dose of magnesium you can have heart flutters. Use the dosing stated in the program. You can also have that if your minerals are not balanced. Magnesium helps with period pain by relaxing the muscles. Women with magnesium deficiency usually get PMS. Magnesium also helps regulate the production and release of hormones, such as insulin, thyroid hormones, estrogen, and progesterone; that is why your period is coming on time. Vitabiotics uses Magnesium Hydroxide which is an oxide. Go back to the unit about magnesium and see what I said about oxides. And also use the dose I stated. Do not take magnesium all at once!
If glycinate doesn’t work for you, use the other kinds mentioned in the unit.
Supplements should always be taken away from medications. Probiotics will have an effect on antibiotics, and anti-fungal medication. And it might interfere with some other meds too which we don’t know about.
I see only nutrient brand suggestions under documents and disclaimer , is that all under that?
Yes, for now, that is the only document available in that Unit. We will be adding other documents later, In’sha’Allaah.
Does black seed (in oil, powder or seeds form), ajwa seed powder, and herbal teas (chamomile, green tea, spearmint, mint, etc.) interfere with supplements (ones you’ve mentioned and others to be added)?
Blackseed has blood-thinning properties. Therefore, individuals taking supplements or medications that also thin the blood should exercise caution. We will include a section on interactions and warnings.
Regarding the Core Supplements, blacked may interfere with CoQ10 if CoQ10 is taken in amounts exceeding 200 mg.
As for teas, typically the same applies, and the teas mentioned above are unlikely to interact with the Core Supplements. However, be cautious with mixed herbal teas, as they may contain herbs that could have effects on interactions.
Date seed powder also acts as a blood thinner. If you suffer from chronic diarrhea, exercise caution with date seed powder as it may have adverse effects on certain individuals.
So how many hours before or after having supplements would you recommend to take black seed/ajwa seed powder/herbal teas/mixed herbal teas so one can schedule their day when using the fixed form schedule of supplements?
Also, does Seasmoss or Shilajit interfere with taking supplements? How long would you recommend to space it out between supplements if they do interfere? I usually take 1 tbsp of Seasmoss in smoothies or fresh juice. Never had Shilajit but I’m researching about it.
Black seed can be taken alongside other supplements, provided it’s not consumed in excessive amounts. For Ajwa seed powder, it’s best to allow a 30-minute to an hour gap before taking other supplements. The impact of herbal tea depends on the type of tea, as each one can affect the body differently. Generally, mild teas are less likely to cause issues, but the specific tea should be considered.
Regarding Shilajit, there is limited research on its interactions with other medications or supplements. I typically advise my clients to discontinue its use while they are under my care.
Is there a reason behind taking the supplements for 6 days a week and skipping a day?
That’s an excellent question! Actually, some practitioners recommend occasional breaks from daily supplement intake. For those without chronic conditions, it’s generally fine to take supplements daily or 5 to 6 days a week. However, for individuals with certain chronic diseases, daily supplementation is often necessary.
I’m done the modules and I have a few questions:
VITAMIN C
I saw organic Camu Camu berry powder at a local store. It mentions 240 mg of Vitamin C per approx. 5 g and recommended to use 1-2 teaspoon with water per day. To reach the optimal level of 1000 mg and slowly increasing to 2000 mg per day, would it be ideal to only use this Camu Camu berry powder instead of Vitamin C capsules?
MILK THISTLE
For optimal level, it’s 70-140 mg Silymarin. I’m mostly seeing ones over 140 mg like 150, 175, 250 or 300. The one I found at a local store mentions:
Milk Thistle Extract (Silybum Marianum) Fruits and Seeds…150 mg (Standardized to contain 80% Silymarin Flavonoids)
Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) Rhizome…350 mg
Would it be a high dose to take once a day for general health? If this dose is fine, is it okay to take this supplement since it has turmeric added?
PROBIOTICS
Would it be ideal to have Kefir containing 2 billion CFU and 3 strains per 3/4 cup OR fat-free Greek yogurt with 5 strains per 3/4 cup instead of taking probiotic capsules?
If yes, is 3/4 cup going to be enough per day for general health switching between Kefir and Greek yogurt? Or does one need to take probiotic capsules along with Kefir or Greek yogurt?
Vitamin C: Camu Camu berries are an excellent source of Vitamin C and can be used as an alternative to capsules.
Milk Thistle: The 150 mg milk thistle supplement contains 80% silybum, which equates to about 120 mg of actual silybum. While you can take higher doses, it’s advisable to take a break of at least a week each month if you do, as it is an herb. Some individuals may tolerate higher doses well.
Probiotics: Kefir and pure Greek yogurt are good sources of probiotics. However, it is beneficial to take probiotic capsules occasionally as they contain more strains and CFU, especially if you have health issues. Remember that many health problems can be linked to gut health.
Congratulations on completing the modules! We will be adding more modules soon, In’sha’allaah. We’d love to hear your feedback, so please feel free to email us or send a WhatsApp message with your comments.
Follow-up question for VITAMIN C
I found organic raw Camu Camu berry in capsule form that has 500 mg of Camu Camu per capsule. Would taking 1 capsule per day be enough since it’s an excellent source of Vitamin C?
VITAMIN D3
Since the optimal level is 400-10,000 IU per day, I started off with using 2,000 IU per day as suggested in the fixed form (my bottle says 1,000 IU per drop). For someone with no chronic conditions, I was wondering during the days when it’s more cloudy/rainy/snowy, does one increase the dose to let’s say 4,000 IU?
Camu Camu berries contains about 877+ milligrams (mg) per 100 grams (g) of fruit pulp. It can go up to 3000 mg depending on the freshness of the berries. If the capsule contains the BERRIES and not the amount of vitamin C, then it is pretty low. The CC berries do contain high amount of vitamin C compared to other food items, but you will need a lot of it to provide the amount needed. 500 mg of Camu Camu is not the same as 500 mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin D3: You can raise the dose of vitamin D3 on rainy days, but not necessary. Vitamin D is fat soluble and stays in the body.
As salam aleikoum warahmatullahi wabarakatuhu dear sister,
I inquired about chronic bloating in the past and your suggestion was to eliminate gluten and dairy food from my diet. Another suggestion was to take digestive enzymes with meal. Now, I would like to know when taking digestive enzymes as supplement should I still refrain from gluten and dairy containing food?
JazakiALLAH khayran!
Waalikummus Salam Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakatuhu Sister,
Yes! Digestive enzyme is to help you break down your nutrients so the body can absorb them better. Gluten and Dairy are food allergens and enters your blood system due to leaky gut. They are two different issues. Digestive Enzyme does help break down gluten and dairy further and lessen the effect, but the impact can still happen.
Assalamu Alaykom
Does CoQ10 need to be taken everyday? Does it work like water or fat soluble vitamins or is it different?
CoQ10 is an enzyme. Depending on your need, i.e if you have any chronic condition, fatigue, or taking statin, you will take it daily or few times a week if you choose to. I recommend at least taking it once a day if you are over 30.
QUESTION ABOUT VITAMIN C
Asalamu aleikum warahmatulahi wabarakatuhu.i have just started with the modules, jazakkaAllah khair sister for the insightful information.
About vit c , i have a tendency of taking it only when i get a cold..is it necessary to take it everyday. Recently one of my family members had a severe cold but on the bottle (solgar vit c 1000mg) one tablet a day is recommended, should increase the dose to two tablets in a situation when one is sick.
Waalikummus Salam Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakatuhu, Wayiakee sister. May Allah make this truly beneficial for you.
Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin, which means it doesn’t remain in the body for long. It’s important to replenish it through food or supplements.
To support a healthy immune system and various bodily functions, it’s advisable to take it daily as recommended. When someone is unwell, they should consider taking it several times a day rather than just once or twice.
Assalamu Alaykom Wa Rahmatullah
Can any of these supplements be the cause of hot flushes in a menopausal woman?
BarakAllahu Feeki
Waalaikummus Salam Wa Rahmatullaah,
Wa feeki Barak. The Core Supplements listed in the program will not cause any hot flushes. If you are taking Niacin (vitamin B3) in high dose, then you might get hot flashes. Niacin as a separate supplement has not been listed in the program yet.
Assalamu Alaykom
I have noticed that taking magnesium causes my periods to be delayed. I do not take it everyday because when I do it causes my heart to flutter but I take it a few days to a week leading up to the day I am supposed to start my period, as it eases the pain. Sometimes once a day other times twice.
I have noticed that when I do this, instead of starting at every 21 days my period will not start on time and is delayed by a few days. It is definitely the magnesium, as I have tested this out. It feels as though the reduction in cramping pain slows down the starting.
I’m using the Vitabiotics Ultra Magnesium, glycinate did not sit well with me.
Please advise.
BarakAllahu Feeki
Waalaikummus Salam Wa Rahmatullaah,
If you take high dose of magnesium you can have heart flutters. Use the dosing stated in the program. You can also have that if your minerals are not balanced. Magnesium helps with period pain by relaxing the muscles. Women with magnesium deficiency usually get PMS. Magnesium also helps regulate the production and release of hormones, such as insulin, thyroid hormones, estrogen, and progesterone; that is why your period is coming on time. Vitabiotics uses Magnesium Hydroxide which is an oxide. Go back to the unit about magnesium and see what I said about oxides. And also use the dose I stated. Do not take magnesium all at once!
If glycinate doesn’t work for you, use the other kinds mentioned in the unit.
Does taking digestive enzymes cause medications to be more/less potent?
Supplements should always be taken away from medications. Probiotics will have an effect on antibiotics, and anti-fungal medication. And it might interfere with some other meds too which we don’t know about.