7 Crucial Supplements For COVID-19 Immunity

If you had COVID-19, you may wonder if you now have natural immunity. Even if you haven’t had the virus, how do you prevent it?

What Is Immunity?

Immunity is your body’s ability to protect you from getting sick when you are exposed to an infectious agent (“germ”) such as a bacterium, virus, parasite or fungus. It’s a complex process involving a lot of moving parts as your body produces a variety of different cells that fight invading germs. Some of these release special proteins called antibodies into your blood stream. These antibody producing cells can “remember” a particular germ so they can detect its presence if it returns and produce antibodies to stop it.

Therefore natural immunity is the antibody protection your body creates against a germ once you’ve been infected with it. Natural immunity also varies according to the person and the germ, but the more healthy the lifestyle, the stronger your immunity.

Adding a few immune-boosting vitamins to your routine can be incredibly beneficial, especially with Covid-19. The following immunity protocol is similar (yet stronger) than the current version of Dr. Vladimir Zelenko, a physician and scientist who has been cited in over 10 COVID-19 research studies and has earned a Nobel Prize nomination.

With so many people still catching variants of every virus out there, it’s imperative to have a protocol that will be an adjunct to a healthy lifestyle. In that sense, this formula should be an immense help in fine-tuning immune function, enhancing antibody production and alleviating inflammation to keep you feeling your absolute best.

1. Vitamin C

Vitamin C is an essential nutrient involved in the repair of tissue and the enzymatic production of certain neurotransmitters. One 2006 trial in Annals of Nutrition & Metabolism found that sufficient dietary vitamin C helps decrease symptoms and shorten the duration of respiratory infections.

There is no scientific evidence that large amounts of vitamin C (up to 10 grams [g]/day in adults) exert any adverse or toxic effects. An upper intake level of 2 g/day is recommended for most to prevent experiencing diarrhea and gastrointestinal disturbances. (More information) 

Dosage recommendation: 1-2 grams per day.

2. Vitamin D3

One of the top immune system booster vitamins that’s integral to the function of immune cells in the body. Not having enough can actually increase the risk of infection. Vitamin D is responsible for increasing intestinal absorption of calcium, magnesium, and phosphate, and many other biological effects.

Dosage recommendation: Sunshine is best. In the winter, take 5000 IU daily.

3. Vitamin K

Can act as a cofactor for some plasma proteins, thereby affecting immune and inflammatory responses particularly mediated by T cells. Studies have found links between vitamin K levels and diseases, including inflammatory diseases and cancer. (Researchgate.net)

**Note: MK-7 'services' the liver and bones whereas MK-4 goes to work in other tissues and organs, like the brain. MK-7 seems more efficient than MK-4 at strengthening bones. But MK-4 does things for you that no amount of MK-7 could, which suggests you need both.  Unlike MK-7, MK-4 has a strong role in gene expression relating to maintenance of healthy sex hormone levels. 

Dosage recommendation: 500 mcg of MK-4 and 100-200 mcg of MK-7 is perfectly sufficient for most people. 

4. Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCg)

Epigallocatechin gallate is an extract of green tea and is a powerful zinc Ionophore (zinc delivery system). Many green tea capsules contain 200 mg EGCg possessing the phytonutrient content equal to about 2-3 cups of green tea. Green Tea’s bioactive compounds include Polyphenols and Catechins, known to exhibit potent free radical neutralizing properties.

Dosage recommendation: 200 mg daily.

5. Zinc

Zinc supplementation improves mucociliary clearance, strengthens the integrity of the epithelium, decreases viral replication, preserves antiviral immunity, attenuates the risk of hyper-inflammation, supports anti-oxidative effects, reduces lung damage and minimized secondary infections. Especially older subjects, patients with chronic diseases and most of the remaining COVID-19 risk groups would most likely benefit.

Dosage recommendation: 25 mg daily. 

6. N-acetyl cysteine (NAC)

N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) has the unique ability to maintain healthy lung tissue, support the body's natural defenses and enhance cellular health and longevity. It’s inexpensive, safe, has been FDA approved for years, and is therapeutically beneficial in suppressing SARS-CoV-2 replication and improving outcomes if used in a timely manner.

Dosage recommendation: 600 mg daily

7. Quercetin

Quercetin, as an anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic, and antiviral; as well as antioxidant, analgesic and NLRP3 inflammasome inhibitor compound, can be a potential treatment for severe inflammation, which is the main life-threatening condition in patients with COVID-19.

Dosage recommendation: 500 mg daily

Final Thoughts

Getting a handle on all the different strains of Covid-10 means that some extra supplementation will greatly assist those concerned about a weakened immune system, struggle with a healthy lifestyle, or as a detox because of suffering from adverse vaccine side effects.

Keep in mind that it’s a tool to assist a healthy lifestyle of nutritious foods, sufficient exercise, sleep, sunshine, fresh air and so on.