Bulimia nervosa

Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder indicated by uncontrolled binge eating, often involving large amounts of high-calorie foods, followed by induced vomiting or using laxatives to purge all of the food eaten. The eating and purging are often done in secret. This is a very serious medical and psychological problem with potentially dangerous complications. The disorder is often stress related especially with emotional issues. Good nutritional supplements can help a lot, and the care and understanding of those around the person with bulimia.

Nutrient / Supplement	Helpful notes
Magnesium	a good source of magnesium is a good quality multi-vitamin & mineral supplement especially one that also contains calcium, vitamin C, and vitamin B complex which all work with the mineral magnesium .
Calcium	a companion to magnesium and has a calming effect on the body.
Vitamin A	Can be taken in a good multi-vitamin and mineral supplement.
Potassium	helps to balance sodium in the body
Multi-Vitamin & Mineral supplement	the bulimic syndrome results in extreme vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Very high doses are needed because the nutrients pass fast thru the gastrointestinal tract and cannot be absorbed very well.
Zinc	this mineral helps improve the body protein metabolism and increase appetite. It works well with copper.
Copper	this mineral works with zinc

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Dr. Mark Crapo nutritional seminars; The Herb Encyclopedia & Sara St.Louis RN, CIC, NP, MPA