Top 7 Supplements to Supercharge Your Immune System
How to Get a Strong Immune System.
Yes! It’s that time of year. Your immune system needs some help. Runny noses, cough, fever, fatigue, congestion, and all that mucous! YUCK! And honestly, going to the traditional doctor may leave you empty-handed. Nowadays, physicians are not so quick to prescribe an antibiotic for every runny nose. For good reason. Many infections we get this time of year are viral, which means an antibiotic won’t help. Your immune system needs some assistance during the winter months. Specific vitamins, minerals, and herbs can boost your immune system. So, to encourage your immune system to fight that virus and help your body heal, here are my top 7 supplements to supercharge your immune system.
Vitamins and Herbs for a Healthy Immune System.
- Vitamin D - The sunshine vitamin. Go to Florida for the winter and get 100,000IU of vitamin D daily! Oh, not practical? Then you will need to take vitamin D. If you haven’t had your levels checked, ask your doctor or me for a blood test. Most doctors want it over 30, but to be optimally healthy, 50 is the number. Who wants to be “just average” when you can be OPTIMAL? Usually, I recommend 5-10,000IU per day for adults, especially if you have some seasonal depression, kids 2-3000IU and babies 1-2000IU. Vitamin D helps the immune system with the DEFENSE side of your immune system and keeps things balanced so you can heal. Read Dr Holick for more info.
- Astragulus Membranaceous - This herb can increase your white blood cell count. Your white blood cells are the army defending the body against invaders. Especially, during this time of year, it’s important to mount a strong defense. This herb communicates with your immune system. Take at least 500mg/day.
- Elderberry - This herb can be taken as a syrup or cough suppressant. You can also take it in capsular form (Sambucus nigra) to help with respiratory illness and to stimulate the immune system. In capsules, you may take 500 mg per day.
- Thyme Extract (leaves and flowers): Thyme soothes sinuses and helps move gross mucous along. So, 300 mg may be a good dose.
- N-Acytyl Cysteine - This helps break down mucous so it flows out of you better. It's a natural decongestant. When mucous stops flowing, infections can take hold. So, it's important to keep the mucous more fluid-like. And like Shrek says, “Better out than in”. 750mg is the recommended daily dose.
- Oregano oil -This can be a powerful “bad bug-killing" herb. However, you have to take enough of it. Most of the time, patients only take one dose per day. With herbs, you have to take more than what is recommended. I recommend 100-150mg 3-4 times per day. If you’re using pure oil, place 3-4 drops under your tongue at least twice daily.
- Beta-glucans—This supplement is found in yeast and medicinal mushrooms. It is for ongoing immune support. In the long run, prevention. Beta-glucans will help you find the best way to maintain a healthy immune system. 250mg/day may help.
You should connect with someone who knows about these remedies and understands your illness. Professional brand supplements are key to effectiveness. You can buy professional supplements here, with a 5% discount. Check out all the protocols!
If you have been sick for more than a couple of weeks and haven’t seen your traditional doctor, that would be a good idea. Frankly, your traditionally trained MD or DO has probably not had a class in herbs or supplements. Herbs are not necessarily incompatible with traditional antibiotics. I would be happy to steer you in the right direction. I offer a FREE phone consultation for all new patients. Call me today, and let’s find a convenient time to chat.
