Safety of Daily Ankhway Mushrooms and Haritaki for Health and Vision - #50706

1️⃣ Ankhway Mushroom Gummies These usually contain: Lion’s Mane Reishi Cordyceps Chaga (depending on brand) Are they safe? Generally safe in healthy adults. ⚠️ But: Gummies contain sugar → not ideal for diabetes Quality control varies (supplements are not tightly regulated) May interact with blood sugar levels For diabetics, capsule form is better than gummies. 2️⃣ Haritaki Daily Haritaki is: Mild laxative Improves digestion Antioxidant Good in mild metabolic issues Is daily use safe? Low dose is usually safe. ⚠️ But long-term daily high dose can: Cause loose motion Lower potassium Cause dehydration (important in diabetes) If using daily → use small dose (1–2 gm max). 3️⃣ Codeine Occasionally ⚠️ Important: Codeine: Can cause constipation Can cause dependency Can cause drowsiness Not ideal for long-term osteoarthritis pain Better pain options: Paracetamol (safer) Topical NSAID gel Physiotherapy Vitamin D + Calcium for osteoporosis Weight control 4️⃣ For Vision Improvement For diabetes-related vision protection: More important than supplements: Strict sugar control Annual retina check Control BP Control lipids Mushroom gummies won’t prevent diabetic retinopathy if sugar is uncontrolled. 🔎 My Honest Recommendation For Overall Health: ✔ Walk 45 minutes daily ✔ Resistance training (for osteoporosis) ✔ Vitamin D3 + Calcium ✔ Protein intake adequate ✔ Sleep 7–8 hours About Your Current Supplements: Mushroom gummies → Not harmful, but not essential Haritaki → okay in low dose, not mandatory daily Codeine → avoid frequent use