•Ashwagandha (also known as Indian Ginseng) - Traditionally it’s been used as an adrenal adaptogen, sedative, anti-inflammatory, nervous system tonic, astringent, and diuretic. Can also be used for exhaustion, anxiety, depression, impaired memory, and poor muscle tone.
•B Complex – supports the central nervous system and endocrine system. Boosts not only your mood and emotions but your immune system. Vitamin B-12 helps in red blood cell formation, cell metabolism, nerve function, and the production of DNA.
•Vitamin C (preferably liposomal) – The great thing about vitamin C is that it strengthens your entire immune system while flushing out toxins. It is a nutrient your body needs to form blood vessels, cartilage, muscles, and collagen in bones. It’s vital to your body’s healing process. It’s also an antioxidant that helps to protect cells from free radicals.
•Vitamin D – Not only is it a nutrient that your body needs for building and maintaining healthy bones, but it regulates cellular functions and stabilizes the immune system. Basically, keeping the immune system from overreacting from overreacting to pathogens. It has ant-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Vitamin D also supports immune health, muscle function, and brain activity.
•L-Lysine – Is an amino acid that acts as an anti-inflammatory to the entire nervous system while attacking viral overload and keeping viruses like EBV from replicating. L-Lysine works with your immune system by encouraging proper immune cell activity. In addition, it can reduce everyday stress, calm emotions, sooth irritability.
•Magnesium – Helps to keep hormones balanced. Promotes sleep and can help if you suffer from headaches if taken with Omega 3 (make sure mercury free).
•Monolaurin – It’s a chemical made from lauric acid which can be found in coconut oil and breast milk. If you suffer with reoccurring viruses like EBV, shingles, strep, the common cold, and/mono you want to take this supplement as its purpose is to break down the factors that cause these viruses.
•NAC+ Supplement (N-Acetylcysteine) - Replenishes natural antioxidant levels (the amino acid cysteine) and strengthens immunity. It can also help break up mucus in people with lung disease. In addition, it reduces inflammation, and protects the liver from drug toxicity. Can increase glutathione levels which seeks out free radicals and oxidative stress.
•NAD+ Supplement (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) - Is a coenzyme found in every living cell in your body, but it starts to decline as we get older. This supplement is for cellular health and regeneration of healthy cells. It slows down the negative effects of chronic disease development, muscle loss, and fatigue. Especially good supplement to take if you know your immune system is low based on labs pulled to test your IGG and IGM levels
•Quercetin – Is a natural antioxidant found in plant foods such as leafy greens, berries, and broccoli. It plays an important role in fighting free radical damage and the effects of aging. Quercetin lowers inflammation, fights allergies, supports heart health, fights pain associated with arthritis, and supports liver and brain health.
•Selenium – Is an essential mineral for thyroid function. And it is only needed in small amounts to have a powerful impact. It is a powerful antioxidant that raises levels of glutathione peroxidase. It reduces inflammation and oxidative stress in the body. A diet high in selenium may also help those who struggle with memory loss. Selenium can be found in foods like seafood (mercury free) and nuts.
•Zinc – It’s a nutrient found throughout the body. Supports the immune system by strengthening white blood cells and helps with metabolic function. Of course, with supplements, you want to talk to your provider about taking them and what amounts are safe to take in addition to any they may recommend.
