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How To Reduce Weight During Menopause?
Hi, I am going through menopause and i have gained weight, is there a vitamin and/or supplement that i can take to lose the weight safely. Also my husband is having knee pain and we were told by family and friends of Glucosamine, when i looked it up there is different ones, Glucosamine sulfate, and MSM and so on. Can you help me choose the right one and amount to take. Thank You
Fri, 24 Jul 2015
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Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns.
No there isn't anything to reduce weight "safely". You should keep regular physical activity to remain healthy and in limits of weight and body mass index. You have not mentioned your height and weight otherwise I would have guide you in a better way. You may consult me for lifestyle and diet modification for reducing your weight without actually weakening your bony skeleton in this age group. Consult me for an expert diet plan for you. Don't forget to add any medications you are taking and your medical/surgical/allergy history too.
And for your husband, yes Glucosamine Sulfate is good and has no obvious side effects. I have clinically tested and it works best. Its dosage and frequency you asked for, differs for different patients according to their health conditions and medications they are taking. I usually recommend prescribing 500mg Glucosamine Sulfate thrice a day preferably with meals.
Hope I answered all of your health concerns . If you have further questions in future, feel free to contact me anytime. In the start of your question write my name, and I will get back to you in no time. If satisfied, please click you found it helpful.
Have a wonderful time ahead.
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DR. MUHAMMAD M. HANIF
USA
Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns.
No there isn't anything to reduce weight "safely". You should keep regular physical activity to remain healthy and in limits of weight and body mass index. You have not mentioned your height and weight otherwise I would have guide you in a better way. You may consult me for lifestyle and diet modification for reducing your weight without actually weakening your bony skeleton in this age group. Consult me for an expert diet plan for you. Don't forget to add any medications you are taking and your medical/surgical/allergy history too.
And for your husband, yes Glucosamine Sulfate is good and has no obvious side effects. I have clinically tested and it works best. Its dosage and frequency you asked for, differs for different patients according to their health conditions and medications they are taking. I usually recommend prescribing 500mg Glucosamine Sulfate thrice a day preferably with meals.
Hope I answered all of your health concerns . If you have further questions in future, feel free to contact me anytime. In the start of your question write my name, and I will get back to you in no time. If satisfied, please click you found it helpful.
Have a wonderful time ahead.
Best Regards!
DR. MUHAMMAD M. HANIF
USA
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