Preventive Daily Nutrition for COVID-19

The uncertainty of the COVID-19 virus is very real for us.  Now, as the fall and winter months approach,  is the time to develop your basic protocol of daily supplementation. By to strengthening  your immune system now, you'll be protected for the coming cold  &  flu season.  

Our focus should be on strengthening our immune system because it is our frontline defense against viruses, bacteria, flu and colds.  But, outside of eating a healthy diet, what else can be done to further enhance your immunity?  Supplement your system!

Below is a basic daily protocol to strengthen the immune system prepared by Paul Bergner of the North American Institute of Medical Herbalism.  Included is my Nature’s Sunshine Products supplement recommendation (what you’ll find in my medicine cabinet for over 25 years.)  Use my sponsor # 203108 to become a member here (or simply order under my account) and find some of the best quality supplements available.  Let me know how I can help you get started.
 
Daily Basic Nutritional Protocol for COVID
Vitamin D – 4000-7000IU (NSP Vitamin D3 Stock #1155)
Zinc – 25mg (NSP Zinc Stock #1657)
Vitamin C – 500-1000mg (NSP Citrus Bioflavonoids Stock#1646 or NSP Vitamin C Time-Release Stock #3240)
Selenium – 200 mcg (NSP Vitamin E w/Selenium Stock#1509)
Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acids – 1000-3000 mg EPA and DHA combined (NSP Super Omega 3 Stock#21909)
Protocol developed by Paul Bergner, North American Institute of Medical Herbalism.
 
Food Sources of Daily Basic Nutrient Protocol
Supplementation is a necessity in today’s world.  Because of the increasing soil depletion problem, eating even the best plant-based diet will not give you all the nutrients you need.  Food-sourced nutrients are readily absorbed by your body.   So, combining supplements with targeted foods is the most effective way to get balanced nutrition.  Here are some food suggestions for each of these nutrients.
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Vitamin D – salmon, sardines and other fatty fish, mushrooms, egg yolks and good old-fashioned sunshine (including the calming benefit of being out in nature)
Zinc – Meats, shellfish, legumes, nuts, seeds (and thankfully dark chocolate!)
Vitamin C – fruits and vegetables, citrus fruits, cherries, Brussel sprouts, broccoli
Selenium – brazil nuts and fish
Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acids – mackerel, salmon, cod liver oil