COVID-19

Action Steps

Immune System Support (prevention)

The following are my personal suggestions to generally support your body's natural ability to deal with viral issues: (all suggestions are to support you body's natural ability to defend against viral infections. Nothing eliminates viral pathogens better that a properly functioning immune system)

Lab testing:

Dr. Krupka's immune panel ($97)

CBC - Complete blood count (white cells and differential, red blood cells, and platelet count)
CMP - Comprehensive metabolic panel (kidney and liver function, proteins, electrolytes and blood sugar)
Vitamin D test (25(OH) vit D) The best way to dose vitamin D is to know what your current blood levels are...get them checked NOW!
RBC Magnesium
Fasting Insulin

Call the office to get this panel! (281) 664-6464

Get adjusted as needed - see Dr. Krupka or your Chiropractor!

STOP eating sugar!

Wash your hands, avoid crowds, be sensible

Get plenty of good quality sleep

Supplements to boost defenses: (SP = Standard Process, DFH = Designs For Health)

Immune Support Packets(DFH): These packets combine several of the products listed below and are a great option for convenience. They contain Immunitone plus, Vitamin D Complex, Stellar C, Zinc Supreme, and N acetyl Cysteine. Take 1-2 packets per day for prevention.
Echinacea Premium (SP) tablets or liquid 2-4 tablets or 5ml/day to boost your natural front-line defenses. The liquid can be a bit rough to take, but it is SO worth it!
Vitamin D Supreme (DFH) 5000 IU D3 with vit K - aiming to bring blood levels of vitamin D up to 55-100 (70-100 for immune challenged individuals)
N Acetyl Cysteine - a precursor to Glutathione, and support for lung inflammation
Zinc Liver Chelate (SP) if Zn deficient - If you come by the office we can use a zinc taste test to determine if you have a zinc deficiency, or check with your FM practitioner.
DFH Complete multi (DFH) traditional multivitamin - boosting your overall nutrient intake is a great idea when facing an immune challenge like this virus.
Whole-food multivitamin combo (this is what I take) Catalyn (SP) (8/day) and Organ Synergy grass fed beef organ capsules (DFH) 6/day.
Cod Liver Oil (SP) 3/day - great quality fish oil with naturally occurring vitamin A&D included (you'll likely need extra D but this is in a really useable form for your body)
Stellar C (DHF) (vitamin C, 600mg/cap w/bioflavonoids) Research indicates that 10k to 20k mg of vitamin C per day can be protective as well as speed recovery.

***Call the office for Standard Process unless you are already on the Patient Direct program. Click HERE to order Designs For Health***

Acute Illness:

Steps to take and products to consider when you start to show signs of infection. (Suggestions are to support you body's natural ability to fight acute viral infections - always check with your nutrition/herb literate doctor before starting supplements - any suggested supplement dosing is for adults)

Supplements: (SP= Standard Process, DFH= Designs For Health)

Immune Support Packets(DFH): These packets combine several of the products listed below and are a great option for convenience. They contain Immunitone plus, Vitamin D Complex, Stellar C, Zinc Supreme, and N acetyl Cysteine. Take 2-4 packets per day when actively sick.
Quercetin + Nettles: This has 600mg of quercetin per dose (most recent virus related research indicates 450mg+ works best) This is a great addition to the Immune Support Packets or any of the other supplements on this list.
Echinacea Premium (SP) 6/day or liquid5ml 2x/day
Andrographis Complex (SP) 6/day
Broncafect (SP) 4/day
Pulmaco (SP) 4/day blend of herbs historically used to normalize mucus viscosity as an expectorant.
N acetyl L-cysteine (NAC) 900mg capsules -plenty of peer reviewed research indicates this can decrease severity of symptoms, duration of disease, and viral shedding. In case of severe respiratory distress, or hospitalization requiring a ventilator, IV doses of 100mg-300mg/kg of body weight can be life-saving! (Demand it!!)- see Dr Vasquez's work in the educational resources section below for references.
Turmeric Forte (SP) 4 tablets twice per day in the event of a "cytokine storm" or severe respiratory distress.
Spirulina (EnergyBits) 15gm (60 tiny tablets) per day for adults, use code DRKRUPKA for 20% discount at EnergyBits.com - Check the Mercola article below for the benefits of Spirulina here.
Glucosamine Synergy (6/day = 3000mg) with added Boswellia
Lipoic Acid Synergy - Alpha lipoic acid 300mg (4-6/day to = 1200-1800mg)
Stellar C (DFH) (vitamin C), 1000mg/cap) Research indicates that 10k-20k mg/day can be protective as well as speed recovery

***Call the office for Standard Process unless you are already on the Patient Direct program. Click HERE to order Designs For Health***

Educational Resources:

Some places to go to learn more about COVID-19 and how to support your immune system through a viral infection.

University of Minnisota, Center for Infectious Disease COVID-19 info page

Morcola.com Coronavirus article

Dr. Alex Vasquez's antiviral nutrition information (pretty technical - Nerd alert)