Ask Dr. Mike: Supplements Safe for Autoimmune Disease PLUS Natural Ways to Ease Myasthenia ...

Summary: Listen in as Dr. Mike provides the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions.Here you'll find the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions posed by Healthy Talk fans. Listen in because what you know helps ensure healthy choices you can live with. Today on Healthy Talk, you wanted to know: Are there any supplements someone with an autoimmune disease can take? An autoimmune disease occurs when your immune system attacks healthy cells within your body by mistake. There are over 80 different types of autoimmune diseases, and doctors are still unsure why people suffer. They do know, however, that autoimmune diseases run in families. Dr. Mike wants you to first speak with your doctor first before taking any supplements. Here are four supplements that are true immune modulators: Vitamin D White peony extract Shark liver oil Plant sterols I was diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis after the fatigue I was suffering started to affect my vision. Is there anything natural I can take to lessen the symptoms? Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disorder that causes extreme fatigue and overall weakness of the skeletal muscles. The muscles that are mostly affected are those in your legs, neck, face, and arm. Dr. Mike suggests vitamin D, astragalus, green tea extract, cat's claw, and omega-3 fatty acids. If you have a health question or concern, Dr. Mike encourages you to write him ataskdrmikesmith@radiomd.com or call in, toll-free, to the LIVE radio show (1.844.305.7800) so he can provide you with support and helpful advice.