You mentioned that there is an OTC sustained release Niacin that works as well, if not better than Niaspan, without hepatoxicity. I cannot remember the name.

Slo-Niacin, available at Costco, Walgreen Drugs and Walmart.

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CJ from SoCal asking:

I have been on your diet for almost two weeks and am doing well. My only problem is that I have charley horse cramps in my legs that wake me up in the middle of the night. I am taking calcium. What am I doing wrong?

Take at least 500 mg Magnesium at night. If cramps persist, increase Magnesium as long as your bowels tolerate it.

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PH from OC asking:

What do you recommend in regards to a Calcium supplement for older women (and men)?

I recommend "Bone-Up", 2-4 capsules per day, for men and women.

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RZ from Ohio asking:

I take Lovaza for high triglycerides. Are there alternatives?

Trader Joe's Omega 3's Odorless will do the same job for a lot less money. Yes, I love fish oil!

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DL from PD asking:

I am in Phase I, have read the Book and am confused about the Supplements I should be taking initially. I don't have any major medical issues. Can you give me a head start?

I recommend everyone take the following to start: Vitamin C - 500-1000 twice a day, Vitamin D - 2,000 IU, a B100 and Magnesium - 500-1,000 mg once a day.

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CG from OK asking:

I live in a small town and am having trouble finding the right kind of protein powder in our local stores. Can you recommend a reputable online source?

My best recommendations are Twinlabs or Vitacost.com.

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ER from PS asking:

Do you have a favorite multivitamin you recommend?

I recommend Twin Labs multivitamin (no iron for men) and also Trader Joe's Antioxidant multivitamins (no iron for men)