Virus-Specific Lifestyle & Nutraceutical Protocol – Symptomatic, High Risk Patients
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The Fullscript Integrative Medical Advisory team adapted the original version of this template developed by VirtualPractices.org to accommodate quick upload into your Fullscript account. By adding this protocol to your Fullscript template library, you understand and accept that the recommendations in the protocol are for initial guidance and may not be appropriate for every patient.
Note: products included in the protocol are the most commonly recommended by ingredient category and can be modified to the practitioner’s preference.
Nutritional and Lifestyle Recommendations
Nutrition
- High fiber/low sugar diet with a focus on plant-based, organic foods
- Emphasis on foods that promote glutathione production (e.g., cruciferous and allium vegetables, citrus fruits, etc)
- Adequate hydration with electrolyte support
Exercise
- Gentle movement (short walks, stretching, gentle tai chi & yoga)
Sleep
- Minimum 8 hours – increase as needed
Other
- Meditation
- Seek laughter and joy
- Spend time in the sunshine
Nutraceutical Intervention
Astaxanthin
Dosing: 12 mg, daily
Astragalus Root
Dosing: 500 mg, 2x daily
Citicoline CDP Choline
Dosing: 2000 mg, daily
Melatonin
Dosing: 5 mg, taken at bedtime
N-Acetylcysteine (NAC)
Dosing: 900 mg, 2x daily
Quercetin
Dosing: 1000 mg, 2x daily
Resveratrol
Dosing: 100 mg, daily
Standardized Elderberry (Sambucus nigra)
Dosing: 250 mg, 2x daily
Standardized Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
Dosing: 250 mg, daily
Vitamin A
Dosing: 5,000 IU, 2x daily
Vitamin C
Dosing: 1500 mg orally, 2x daily
Vitamin D3
Dosing: 5,000 IU, 2x daily
Zinc
Dosing: 30 mg, 2x daily
Elemental – any salt but not oxide or carnosine
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