I take a couple of things regularly (D3, K2, Magnesium Asporotate, silica/collagen, quercetin & zinc) but I wanted to start taking a form of alpha lipoic acid and I was also going to take the Chondroitin Sulfate recommended at the link below, but I've been closely "label reading" all of my vitamin bottles recently and I find that most of them are quite high in sodium. Actual sodium, not a "by product" thing.

https://www.lewrockwell.com/2021/10/no_author/the-forgotten-cure-that-prevents-mortal-heart-attacks/

Lately my feet have been swelling, most especially my right foot, and I decided to eliminate (for now) all supplements containing sodium.  The problem is, I think one of the Rx meds I take since the stroke (in early April 2019) also must contain a lot of sodium, and yet my blood sodium levels are always low - too low.  It's a conundrum, for sure.  But I don't like having swollen feet.  I am not due for a doctor visit for 1 1/2 months yet, so I will play with the elimination of vitamins and see if it makes a difference.  I will know, because the strong smell of my urine should disappear.  That "smell thing" happened shortly after my husband passed away in mid-March last year so I just thought it was from stress, but it never went away.  I think I'm pretty much over the stress part now and yet this stong urine thing continues, so I'm playing detective.

Anyone have suggestions?  Anyone with a normal looking email address who signs up here for membership will be approved *temporarily at least*, but I would welcome any input.