Supplements to help you stay healthy during COVID-19
August 13, 2020
Looking to boost your body's immunity?
Start with the basics -- healthy whole foods diet, lots of filtered water, regular physical activity, plenty of sleep, stress reduction, social connection, attitude of gratitude… sprinkled with plenty of laughter and fun! This can be a challenge in these unusual times, but it is very important to actively work on.
In addition to the basics, here's a list of supplements that Dr. Kristie recommends to boost your immunity. It's not necessary to take ALL of the supplements every day. Instead you can layer them on as needed for increased support.
General immune support:
- High quality multivitamin per the product’s recommendation (one example DFH Complete Muti by Designs for Health 2 caps 1-2x/day)
- Vitamin D3/K2 - 5000iu taking 1-2 in the morning
- Fish oil – 1 capsule 2x/day
- Vitamin C 500-1000 mg 2-3x/day with meals (back off if having loose stools)
For added protection during CoVID/cold/flu season, also consider taking one or more of the following:
- Quercetin - 500mg in the morning
- Zinc - (in a chelated from, NOT zinc sulfate) 30mg 1x/day with food
- (caution - prolonged use can cause a zinc/copper imbalance; if taking for more than a few months, have levels checked and/or use a zinc/copper blend with a ratio of ~1mg copper for every 15mg zinc - Jarrow makes a Zinc Balance capsule or Dr’s Advantage makes a liquid)
- +/- Monolaurin - 2 caps 1x/day
- +/- Annatto E - 1 at bedtime
- +/- Melatonin - 3mg at bedtime
Increased Immune support if exposed to someone sick or illness occurs:
Still take all the above supplements, but increase +/- add a few things:
- Increase Vitamin D3/K2 - to 10,000 or even 20,000 IU for a week or two
- Increase Annatto E – to 1 capsule 2x/day
- Increase Fish oil – to 2 capsules 2x/day
- Increase Zinc - to 30mg 2x/day
- Increase Vitamin C - double or triple the dose if bowels allow it (again back off if having loose stools; interestingly, the body generally tolerates vitamin C better when you are ill - it seems to absorb it better when it needs more)
- Add Vitamin A 10,000iu (3000mcg) - 1-2/day
- (caution - do NOT take large dose vitamin A if pregnant or trying to become pregnant)
- Add NAC (N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine) - 1 capsule at bedtime
If exposed, or early phase of the illness (and if NOT pregnant), also consider adding:
- Immunotone Plus (elderberry, echinacea, astragalus, andrographis, green tea extract, arabinogalactan, auric acid, 4 mushroom extract, and beta-glucan)
—OR—
- Immunoberry Liquid (elderberry, astragalus, shiitake and maitake mushrooms, while cherry, beta-glucan)
PLEASE NOTE
The vast, vast majority will get better with the above regimen; however on the rare occasion that breathing becomes more difficult, then STOP Immunotone Plus and START high dose Inflammatone 2 caps twice daily (if not already on Inflammatone). If not improving with that change, or if worsening call your doctor, go to the emergency room, or call 911).
To address inflammation (pre-existing inflammation, worsening aches/pains and/or breathing issues), take:
- Curcumin (such as Curcum-Evail) 1gram 2x/day with or without food
- Enzymes - taken on an empty stomach - such as
- Wobenzyme 3 capsules 2x/day between meals —OR—
- Natto-Serrazyme 1 capsule 2-3x/day between meals
- Or if more intense anti-inflammatory support, instead of plain curcumin and enzymes, use Inflammatone by Designs for Health using 2 caps 1-2x/day between meals (this contains enzymes similar to Wobenzyme, Curcumin, Boswellia, Ginger, Quercetin, Rutin, Rosemary and TransResveratrol)
NOTE on Purchasing Supplements
Designs For Health (DFH) products can be safely purchased on Amazon because they come directly from the DFH warehouse, not a 3rd party vendor. If you want to get 10% off and help support Spero Wellness Clinic with a small referral credit, use the code DFH27571. This is a perpetual 10% off discount code that can be reused.
If you like the Designs For Health products and want to stock up a bit on supplements for yourself and your family, you can go to the Designs For Health e-Store at sperowellness.ehealthpro.com. You will receive 25% off your first order using the promo code: FIRST25, and thereafter receive 10% off retail price. The e-store’s retail price is generally a little lower than Amazon’s price.
Lastly, PLEASE be thoughtful regarding the amount that you purchase… Get what you need, but do not horde. There are many many families who need these products too. Also, if you purchase more than you personally use with the intent to sell them to others, this is both unethical and unlawful. Thank you for your consideration.
We wish you health, safety and peace in these uncertain times!
--Dr. Kristie
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