Supplements to Optimize Resistance to Viral Infections!

 

Yes - there are supplements that are proven to support optimal immune function and resistance to infection!    Combined with a healthy lifestyle consisting of regular aerobic and strength exercise and a healthy diet these supplements can make a big difference in your ability to resist severe infection from many different viruses!    Learn about the key supplements to consider with your health care professional to support optimal immune function.

Quercetin – a plant chemical with strong anti-viral activity that is extremely proven to prevent and mitigate all sorts of viral infections as well as being outstanding for allergies.    In the case of Covid it is particularly well-suited because it is a zinc “ionophore” which means it drives zinc into the cells which is what hydroxychloroquine does but this does it with no side effects and no prescription.    For Quercetin to work well it is critical to take one of three bioavailable forms to optimize results..  

Quercetin Phytosome by Thorne – recommended dosage for effects – 600mg per day – 2 – 3 capsules

Quercetin LipoMicel Matrix by Natural Factors – 500mg per day – 2 capsules per day

Bioactive Quercetin EMIQ by Natural Factors – 200mg per day – 4 capsules

Two clinical trials with quercetin just proved how effective it is for Covid – see this recent blog article on the subject:  http://workoutanytime.blogspot.com/2021/08/quercetin-your-key-to-minimizing-covid.html

These quercetin supplements are all available on Amazon and both Natural Factors and Thorne produce supplements of the highest quality in direct compliance with pharmaceutical good manufacturing production guidelines so you know what you are taking!

Do NOT take Quercetin if you are on blood thinners of any kind!!!

 Zinc – if you regularly eat meat, oysters or pumpkin seeds you probably get enough zinc.  You want at least 15 mg per day from all sources and 30mg is better – particularly for those who drink alcohol or are vegans/vegetarians.  Use a high-quality chelated form of zinc like zinc picolinate or zinc gluconate or “Optizinc” which is another chelated form of zinc.   Keep total zinc intake no higher than 50mg per day – too much causes its own set of issues and take with a meal!

Zinc lozenges – zinc lozenges are particularly effective in dealing with all respiratory viruses including Covid and you want to have them on hand and begin taking IMMEDIATELY when you have any symptoms but NOT before then.    Not something you take prophylactically!     Best type is zinc acetate from Life Extension.     You want to ALWAYS have them available because this ONLY works when you start it right away!     Follow label directions.

 Vitamin C – if you take a decent multi and regularly eat fruit and vegetables you get plenty of C for day to day.    However, I strongly suggest you purchase several bottles of liposomal Vitamin C to have available to begin big doses at onset of any symptoms.  This form of C is the most bioavailable form you can get orally.    Start taking 2,000mg immediately and every two hours until you hit bowel tolerance.  Bowel Tolerance refers to the fact that when you take more than you can absorb in your gut your bowels get loose – nothing horrible.   IT is KEY to keep taking it more and more till you hit this level and you will find if you are sick you can take a ton of it before hitting this point whereas if you are not sick you will hit bowel tolerance much earlier.   C is VERY powerful but ONLY if you get enough in you!

Vitamin D and K2 – guys if you are not checking your vitamin d level PLEASE start – you can get a test from your doc or order an at home one with finger stick or order your own lab test without a doctor.   Optimizing vitamin d levels is the MOST important thing you can do to prevent yourself from ending up in a hospital in the event you catch covid and you need to do this NOW!  Taking megadoses when sick does NOT work nearly as well as getting tested and supplementing up to optimal levels.     See graphic below for dosing starting point based on blood test results.  

For most people this will require a minimum of 5,000iu per day of Vitamin D3 (only form to take).     ALWAYS take Vitamin D WITH Vitamin K2 – a fat soluble form of K that is critical for optimal absorption and effectiveness of D and an important part of preventing Covid Issues. D with K2 is very inexpensive and I would start taking this immediately if you are not sure you have good D levels – particularly if you avoid the sun which is understandable because sun can cause damage if you get too much.    D levels directly linked to Covid Outcomes in many studies per this graphic:

A great vitamin D and K2 product is https://www.amazon.com/Now-Mega-D-3-Mk-7-Capsules/dp/B078QQTY5G/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&keywords=vitamin+d+and+k2&qid=1628014493&sr=8-10

 Melatonin – melatonin is an extremely potent anti-inflammatory supplement that can inhibit the cytokine storm that is what causes all the issues in people that end up having big problems with Covid.   Children typically have very high melatonin levels (10 times higher than adults and 20 times higher than adults over 60) which is probably one of the reasons they have way less issue with Covid.  Do NOT take melatonin anytime but directly before bed on a day-to-day basis – the strategy for using it during an active Covid infection is entirely different!!!   I would recommend having it on hand in the event you catch covid and take as follows if you have covid symptoms: 

Melatonin Dosage Upon COVID-19 Infection
 If you are self-quarantined at home, the following dosage applies. 
 
Melatonin COVID-19 Infection Dosage:  5 milligrams to 50 milligrams
 
The lower range is for individuals with mild or no symptoms.  The higher range is for older individuals or those with more severe symptoms. 
 
Those taking ACE inhibitors, or have cardiac conditions or hypertension need to consult your doctor before taking high doses of melatonin.  Note that melatonin may lower blood pressure and cause hypotension at higher dosages.  
 
The correct infection dose should ideally be divided into daytime and nighttime doses.

Daytime – 40% of total daily dose, divided into small equal portions to be taken every TWO HOURS.  
 
Nighttime –  60% of total daily dose, divided into two portions taken 2-3 hours after dinner.  The final dose at night should be completed by 10 pm the latest.

If one is diabetic, or has insulin resistance, DO NOT TAKE MELATONIN.  Melatonin is able to suppress insulin. 
 
Please note that the oral dosage higher than physiological concentration is applicable during infections only.  Supplementation of high dose melatonin MUST BE SUPPORTED vitamin C which does NOT need to be taken at same time – follow C instructions above). You may not experience full benefits of melatonin in the absence of any vitamin C.