Please do not panic because you can not find vitamin C, Purell at the markets and online stores!!!
It is common sense to cut down sugar, sleep well, avoid crowded places, wash hands, eat whole foods, and go to the food shopping in the early morning or when the market is closing to avoid the crowd. My patients ask which supplements I recommend for a crisis like this. Some of the supplements you probably never heard of. These are my top 10 and more.
#1. Zinc Citrate – Zinc enhances various immune cells. 15-30mg per day. Here’s the article about 7 common types of zinc explained. PLEASE do NOT purchase Zinc Oxide. I recommend you to take either or mix the following. Zinc Orotate, zinc chelated, zinc citrate, zinc sulfate, and zinc glycinate. For particularly for COVID-19, I recommend 23mg Zinc Citrate lozenge (1/day) from DaVince Lab. It tastes good and affordable price, and you do not need to swallow the pill every day.
Article 1: Chloroquine (hydroxychloroquine), Zinc tested to block COVID Infection
Article 2: Doctor treated 350 COVID-19 patients with 100% success suing the drugs media hates: These two medications and one supplement seem to be working fine for people who developed severe symptoms.
- Hydroxychloroquine 200mg twice a day for 5 days
- Azithromycin 500mg once a day for 5 days
- Zinc sulfate 220mg once a day for 5 days (Zinc SLOWS DOWN how this virus replicate withing the cells)
Article 3: Is a combo of chloroquine and Zinc a cure for coronavirus? Studies from Oklahoma medical research foundation.
#2. Vitamin C / Amla / CamuCamu (Indian Gooseberry / Amalaki) – Very powerful vitamin C but it is very bitter and tart. How powerful? Some researchers said 30 x stronger than taking just vitamin C. I recommend the capsule form. Folks who have high cholesterol levels! Amla will help the level DOWN. or/and Vitamin C – Take chewable every few hours during the wintertime and the crisis time like now. When you come down with flue, get even every 15 min. You can order online easily or Pure Synergy Vitamin C on Amazon. The powder version comes with Camu Camu, another “greater than C” alternative in this supplement and easy to drink. I like Liposomal Vitamin C as well. It increases bioavailability means vitamin C is not affected by the digestive juices and overcome cellular absorption barriers. It delivers the nutrients through the bloodstream to each cell effectively than other forms of vitamin C.
#3. Curcumin + Resveratrol + Vitamin D Combo – This combination will bring down NF-kB (complex protein controls the transcription of DNA) which controls the expression of genes encoding the proinflammatory cytokines, free radicals, and antigens. When the virus infection hits the NF-kB, it will amplify to make IL-6, TNF-a, etc. all the inflammatory markers. Anyway, If you have curcumin and resveratrol, take it at the same time once a day with Vitamin D with K which will make stronger protection. One last note: Try to find Liposomal curcumin and resveratrol if you can. Here is the article about Curcumin Suppression of Cytokine Release and Cytokine Storm (virus).
#4. Melatonin – COVID-19: Melatonin as a potential adjunctive treatment -ScienceDirect. Please take a look at the graphical abstract chart in this article to find out how melatonin BLOCKS inflammation markers get all out of control. Dr. Mercola’s article about how melatonin plays an important role in immune function. I use liquid melatonin with B6 or time-release melatonin tablet.
#5. Fucoidan – the extract from brown seaweed used in many home cooking in Japan. Japan’s population is 1/3 of the U.S. but the Covid-19 victim is 1/100 even they did not do the complete lockdown as we did in the U.S. I knew there is something Japanese are eating every day. The extract “Fucoidan” derived from seaweed was the answer. It covers the ACE2 Receptor so that the spike of COVID-19 can not get into our cell. Just like you can not open the door because the key does not work with a door lock latch. Fucoidan is jamming the latch. I do not think 99.9% of people in the U.S. are not able to eat seaweed everyday like most of Japanese do. The good news is you can get the capsule forms of this extract in the U.S. I met one N.D. swear by the Fucoidan capsule’s effect. He said he takes when he is coming down with both bacterial and virus infection. This might be the coincidence but one of the prefectures in Japan called Iwate prefecture facing the pacific ocean known for the highest quality of brown seaweed did not get any COVID-19 victims.
#6. Licorice along with Astragalus, Schisandra commonly used in the TCM (Tradicional Chinese Medicine) to boost immunity and give back energy. Glycyrrhizin, the active constituent of licorice, can BIND the ACE2 receptor means it prevents the virus from getting into the cells.
#7. Beta-Glucan – Reduces the severity of flu infection. I recommend Klaire’s Epicor 500 once a day. If you can not find Klarie’s Epicor, pick one from the other two you can find online. Mushrooms like shiitake, reishi contain beta-glucan as well. This is the article about Epicor. Hit “Practitioner” to read the entire articles. It really protects you from pathogenic factors.
#8. Selenium – Selenium deficiency is very common. It is one of the trace minerals like copper and zinc. Selenium deficiency increase the rate the viruses can mutate. Use Selenomethionine 200mcg per day. Pure Encapsulation makes the one with the tiny capsule.
#9. NAC (N-Acetyl-Cysteine) – this is one of the best nutrients we need to use for detoxifying liver means combat influenza infection. It thins mucus and helps to stop coughing. This is also used for bronchitis both acute and chronic. 300 mg with each meal. If you are just starting NAC for prevention, take 300mg per day with food.
#10. Quercetin – Quercetin is often used for anti-inflammatory supplements. It works great for seasonal allergy as well. Please take a look at this article about Montreal Clinical Research Institute in Canada. p.s. Not all Quercetin are created equal. Find the one with enzymatically variable activated quercetin.
#11. PEA – stands for Palmitoylethanolamide. Please check out this article “A natural body-own anti-inflammatory agent, effective and safe against Influenza and common cold” from the International Journal of Inflammation about this compound. You can buy it online. Does Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) have health benefits? Yes, it calms down the inflammation!!!
#12. Olive Leaf / Elderberry / Oregano Oil – The olive leaf is a strong antiviral plant 1 capsule / 1 dropper full per day. Elderberry comes with capsules and syrups. It is nice and sweet. You may take once a day. Oregano Oil has another strong antiviral, antibacterial, and antiparasitics properties. To avoid having burp after taking oregano oil capsules, I recommend this brand. It is powerful and you can avoid having burping.
#13. L-Lysine – One of an amino acid called L-Lysine is known to combat any kind of virus. 1 capsule per day for prevention purposes.
#14. ALA (Alpha Lipoic Acid) – It helps to boost type 1 interferon response and works for glucose metabolism.300 mg with each meal. If you are just starting NAC for prevention, take 300mg per day with food.
#15. CDP Choline Article1: Coronavirus: Its weapon and its Achilles heel – Phospholipase A2 (PLA2) – Dr. William Shows Ph.D. (The great plains lab) video presentation attached. Cytidine 5-diphosphate-choline (CDP-choline), a precursor in the formation of phospholipids, is a potent inhibitor of PLA2.
Article2: CDP-choline: Pharmacological and Clinical Review – Pubmed
Article3: Break down the thick mucus once you get the flair up on COPD and COVID-19 – Natural Health 365
Mushrooms defenders like Turkey Tail, Reishi, Maitake, Shitake, and Chaga as the ingredients. 1-2 capsules per day for prevention purposes. Metagenics has Nazanol and Candibactin BR contains the botanicals listed here and pretty powerful.
Echinacea, it is great for most people but if you happen to have Hashimoto’s disease (Hypothyroidism with TPO antibodies above 32), you better stay away from taking it because people with Hashimoto’s autoimmune disease are TH1 Dominant (immune system) and tends to overreact with this plants.
QuentaSAN (drops/capsule) from SanPharma and Pekana line from Germany. These are homeopathic medicine. Gelsemium, Arsenicum, or Camphora are also great VIRUS protection.
Throat Spray: You can spray this (Kick-Ass Immune Activator) to the throat will eliminate the sore throat and also you may use as prevention. Another good one is from MediHerb’s herbal throat spray.
Soap:
Buy this traveling size soap and get the habit of washing your hands when you are not at home and get this one for at-home use. You can give a bath for a pet using this soap. Why do I recommend this soap but antibacterial soaps you can find everywhere? Antibacterial soap increases the various Staphcoccus bacterias in the gut. I have seen a lot in my patients and it is not a good thing…
The best disinfectant for the countertop: The best of the best is homemade cleaner by mixing water and (any) vinegar by 2:1 ratio. You may add an essential oil like lemon to enhance the smell. It kills bacterias and viruses landed on the countertop.
Vitamin D Level: If you are taking 400IU living in the New England area is not enough at all. When your doctor tells you it is not necessary to test vitamin D or not necessary to take vitamin D (during the wintertime), think about switching your PCP. Seriously! Below 32 ng/ml for serum 25 OH Vitamin D level is low and not acceptable. The Functional Range (optimal range) is 55-75 ng/ml (especially for women trying to get pregnant). If you have VDR genetic mutation SNPs, your cells are not able to absorb vitamin D easily even though you are taking a higher dosage. I found VDR (+/+) very often. Remember the fact vitamin D is escorted into the cell by another fat-soluble vitamin called vitamin K, another fat-soluble vitamin. That means it will be wise to take vitamin D comes with vitamin K with a meal once a day. Vitamin K1 is easy to get with green vegetables but K2 is very difficult to get from the foods unless you are eating fermented soy products Japanese eat. Not easy for most Americans!
Hand Sanitizer Blog to make your own to carry in the pocket and leave one in the car. Only 2 ingredients – a few clicks on Amazon! No need to look for Purell. You can do it!!!
Bad Habit: How many times do you touch your face per day? It does not count when you are washing your face or doing make-ups but generally touching when your nose is itchy. Do you rub your eyes and nose often? That is something you need to pay attention.
“DO NOT touch your face”.
Broccoli Sprouts: (not Brussels Sprouts – the tiny cabbages) – this sprout contains the highest amount of Sulforaphane which combat getting flu. Wagman’s and Star Market (Jonathan’s Farm) have better broccoli sprouts. I do not recommend the ones from Whole Foods. Because their sprouts have long root portion where need to be cut off. I make my own by buying organic seeds on Amazon and sportpeople.org
Bring your stress level at a minimum because ongoing stress lowers the immune system. Your immune system is constantly in the attack mode if your stress is constantly high.
Extra Sleep and Fun: Many of you do not need to commute to the office. Get some extra sleep and watch goofy Youtube videos or movies (comedy/romance) other than watching CNN all the time.
