Immunity Hacks

I was browsing a UC Health website and found some great support information for those wanting to explore an additional level of immune-boosting to their overall plan. It is important to realize there isn't a silver bullet for health but only a multi-faceted approach that includes nutritional supplementation, hydration, sleep, and stress reduction.

Here is the information provided by the website and I omitted certain terms as it would have been flagged, even though this is a medical-based website that looks at an integrated approach that involves certain common medical interventions along with nutritional support. I cannot stress enough, don't settle for a silver bullet approach, there is tremendous value in taking a broad view of health and prevention.

From UC Health...

One of the most promising of these is the mineral zinc. “There’s some evidence in the medical literature that zinc has been helpful in terms of not curing a viral infection, obviously, but in helping with some of the symptoms of common cold viruses,” Tullberg said. “One of them is a c***********.”

“So if you look at how zinc works in one c********, it most likely is going to be somewhat beneficial,” Tullberg added. “So I would recommend taking it as a supplement of choice to help out with your (C-19) symptoms.”

Zinc lozenges and pills are the best choices. “You want to be careful how you take it,” Tullberg said. “You do not want to take it intra-nasally. You want to take lozenges.”

Researchers don’t know if zinc lozenges and pills can help healthy people avoid a C19 infection. “There isn’t anything showing there’s any kind of prophylaxis from taking it,” Tullberg said. “But is it going to hurt you? No, so if you want to take it, please do.’’

Zinc is an integral part of some very preliminary prophylactic regimens developed by some healthcare organizations. These include the Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS), which recommends a daily zinc dose of 75 mg-100mg. (preventative dosage 40 to 50 mg)

EVMS also recommends daily doses of vitamin D3 (1,000-4,000 IU), vitamin C (500 mg), and melatonin (0.3mg-2 mg each night). The school also recommends twice-daily doses of quercetin (250 mg-500 mg).

Vitamin D is known as the sunshine vitamin but it can also be found in some foods, such as in some fish and in egg yolks. Those deficient in Vitamin D may struggle more to fight C19, according to some research.

Vitamin D deficiency is common in the United States, especially among Hispanic and Black people. These two groups are significantly more likely than other groups to be infected with C19 and to develop serious, even fatal complications.

Severe symptoms are also more common among seniors and people who have obesity or high blood pressure.

Several recent studies have shown that people with low levels of vitamin D are more likely to test positive for the v**** than those with normal levels.

For example, more than 80% of 200 C19 patients in a Spanish hospital had vitamin D deficiency, according to one recent study. Men were more likely than women to have low levels, and people with low levels also had raised serum levels of inflammatory markers.

Other research shows that hospitalized patients with an often-fatal C19 complication – acute respiratory failure – had extremely high rates of vitamin D deficiency.

Many studies point to the beneficial effect of vitamin D on the immune system, especially regarding protection against infections.

In developing their prophylactic C19 protocol, the EVMS researchers noted that U.S. patients with low levels of vitamin D were more likely to be hospitalized. They also observed that nations with low average levels of vitamin D were more likely to experience serious outbreaks and higher mortality rates.

EVMS included vitamin C in their protocol because it’s a potent antioxidant that’s critical to immune-cell function. They cite a large-scale study of more than 11,000 patients showing that vitamin C reduces the risk of contracting colds. They also cite research showing that vitamin C reduced the symptoms of colds, about 25% of which are caused by other c-viruses.

EVMS endorsed quercetin because it’s also a potent antioxidant. They cite preliminary research showing the supplement binds to the spike protein in the novel c-virus, which may inhibit its ability to infect cells.

Although melatonin is best known as a sleep aid, it made the list because it can block inflammation, especially in the lungs. It also reduces the risk of fibrosis, which is one of the most serious C19 complications.

Dehydration puts you at higher risk for any type of viral or bacterial illness, urinary tract infections and pneumonia.

“If you’re dehydrated, you’re at higher risk of any type of viral or bacterial illness, urinary tract infections, and pneumonia. If you have dry mucus members because you’re not drinking enough fluids, that decreases your immune response because it decreases your immune barrier.”

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My personal supplement intake is the following

5000 mg Vit D3

Quercetin 600 mg

NAC 1000 mg

Vit C 2000 mg

Zinc 50 mg

Vit & Mineral Blend

Melatonin

Colliadial Silver as needed

I use an adaptogen blend as well as Fennel & Star Anise Tea which are both high in shikimate, know to have a neutralizing effect on certain pathogens. I try and get three to four liters of water in every day and am focused on getting deep restorative sleep and use time-restricted eating patterns to help bolster immunity.

Seem like a lot?

It is the least I can do for this amazing organism that has given me the ability to experience life every day, gave me the ability to experience my amazing children, and it is a deep form of respect and honor to the divine being that granted me life. Why could I do less??

***every culture and faith share the same message, our body is a gift, treat it with respect***