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Hello there Doctor, After I run out of my current supplements I am going to be interested in ordering certain items from your site however I first have a question about Vitamin Poisoning. I...

It is true that certain vitamins can be harmful for you if taken in excessive amounts.  This is particularly true for the fat soluable vitamins (A, D, E and K).  This is due the fact that...Read More »

Answered by: Dr. Kevin Passero
Category: Men's Health

Dr. I have read on another herbal website that you should not take una de gato if you have an autoimmune disorder. But I have also read that it is good for inflammation and intestinal problems so...

Una de Gato, also commonly known as Cat's Claw, is a plant that grows predominantly in the rain forests of South and Central America.  In the...Read More »

Answered by: Dr. Kevin Passero
Category: Allergy/Immune

I am considering purchasing the liquid focus formula for my daughter age 10, but I dont know if I need to quit giving her other supplements. Right now, she takes a multivite, Omega3 caps, and a...

Thank you for your question.   Although some of the ingredients in the focus formula may be redundant to other supplements you are giving her, particularly the...Read More »

Answered by: Dr. Kevin Passero
Category: Children

I read in a book that Llysine 500mg is needed to make ferritin, an ironstoring protein that maximizes hair growth. I bought Llysine at a GNC store but it does not say anything about hair growth. Is...

If L-lysine has a role in the production of ferritin I am unaware of it, however a limited amount of clinical data does suggest that L-lysine does enhance the absorption of...Read More »

Answered by: Dr. Kevin Passero
Category: Women's Health

I read that a supplement called Invisible Veins will get rid of varicose veins. It has a natural ingredient call DiosVein. Is this true? Is there something to take that will get rid of varicose...

Be careful about products that claim they can do things it seem they couldn’t.  My experience is that most cases of moderate to severe varicose...Read More »

Answered by: Dr. Kevin Passero
Category: Women's Health

Hi, I have what I have been told is NASH, non alcoholic Cirrhosis of the Liver. Do you think that Acai Berry will benefit or help? Thanks, Kari

The correct term for NASH is Non Alcoholic Steato Hepatitis.  This can lead to cirrhosis which is a serious condition involving damage and scarring of...Read More »

Answered by: Dr. Kevin Passero
Category: Women's Health