Gerson supplement updates.

Obtaining the proper Gerson Therapy supplements in a timely manner is of utmost importance to those embarking or continuing on the Gerson Therapy. Watch for this new "Gerson Supplement Information Update Section" for any pertinent and helpful information.

STAT Pharmacy, ISHI and The Key Company are the three main suppliers of Gerson supplements. You may request a Product and Resources List from the Gerson Institute which will contain their contact information. The Key Company carries everything except thyroid, Lugol's solution, injectible crude liver, syringes and needles. ISHI carries everything except thyroid and Lugol's solution. STAT carries all supplements. From time to time these suppliers are out of stock of a certain product.

A few of the Gerson supplements are prescription items--these include USP Thyroid, the injectable [B.sub.12] and crude liver extract, as well as the needles and syringes.

The correct thyroid to be used is a USP thyroid which is a natural preparation (not a synthetic compound) which contains T4 and T3 hormone in a specific ratio. Armour is one brand name. A simple glandular supplement which is ground up thyroid is not appropriate. Unless you have a physician willing to write a prescription on a regular basis for the thyroid, you will need to order this from STAT pharmacy in Mexico. It is usually available in a bottle of 1000 one-grain tablets for approximately $100.00. If you live outside the US, you can still order from STAT.

Lugol's solution has come under some stricter regulations recently. At the current time you can order this in 2 oz bottles of half-strength (2 1/2%) from STAT pharmacy or full strength (5%) from J. Crow, then dilute it by half with distilled water. The bottle that comes from STAT is labeled as Veggie Wash.

The supplier of the injectible crude liver has been changing over the past couple of years. Currently STAT and ISHI carry the Extracto de Higido by Harbin. This is used at 2.9 cc of liver and 0.1 cc of [B.sub.12]. 3-cc syringes with needles are available from STAT or ISHI.

If you reside in Europe, Stephen Richards is able to supply most of the Gerson supplements. His contact information is in our Product and Resources List.

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by Kayla Smith, ND, Gerson Institute Medical Director