Boosting and Maintaining a Strong Immune System�- One of the Keys to Optimal Health -
�Boosting and Maintaining a Strong Immune System�
Key Immune System Nutrients
Micronutrients Macronutrients
Vitamin A Protein
B-complex Amino acids
Vitamin C Essential fatty acids (omega 3, 6, 9)
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Magnesium
Selenium
Chromium
Copper
Iodine
Iron
Zinc
Common Nutrient Deficiencies
Vitamins Functions in the Body
Vitamin A Thyroid, endocrine system, thymus function, antioxidant
B-complex Thyroid, endocrine system, antioxidant, energy production
Vitamin C Powerful antioxidant, boosts immune function
Vitamin D Thyroid, powerful antimicrobial activity, increases glutathione
Vitamin E Endocrine system, antioxidant, works with Se and glutathione
Minerals
Magnesium (Mg) Thyroid, endocrine system, antioxidant, increases glutathione
Zinc (Zn), Copper (Cu) Thyroid, thymus function, vitamin A utilization, antioxidants
Chromium (Cr) Blood sugar regulation, insulin sensitivity
Selenium (Se) Thyroid, endocrine system, antioxidant, boost immune system
Iodine (I) Thyroid, endocrine system, antioxidant, antimicrobial activity
Iron (Fe) Thyroid, endocrine system, antioxidant, energy production
Effects on the Immune System
Vitamins Consequence of Deficiency
Vitamin A Weakened, dysfunctional immune system, allergies
B-complex Reduced cellular health, weakened immunity
Vitamin C Oxidative stress, weakened immunity, allergies
Vitamin D Weakened, dysfunctional immune system, allergies
Vitamin E Oxidative stress, weakened immunity
Minerals
Magnesium Weakened, dysfunctional immune system, allergies
Zinc (Zn), Copper (Cu) Glutathione depletion, weakened immunity
Selenium (Se) Glutathione depletion, weakened immunity
Iodine (I) Reduced cellular health, weakened immunity
Iron (Fe) Decreased oxygen, cellular health, weakened immunity
Primary Immunomodulatory Nutrients
Vitamins Functions in the Body
Vitamin A Antioxidant anti-inflammatory, modulates immune response
Vitamin C Antioxidant anti-inflammatory, modulates immune response
Vitamin D Antioxidant anti-inflammatory, modulates immune response
Minerals
Magnesium Antioxidant anti-inflammatory, modulates immune response
Zinc (Zn), Copper (Cu) Antioxidant anti-inflammatory, modulates immune response
Selenium (Se) Increases glutathione, dose dependently reduces inflammation
Iodine (I) Powerful antioxidant, antimicrobial activity
These are the fundamental nutrients (that are often deficient) that regulate the body’s immune system.
Causes for the Most Common �Nutrient Deficiencies�
Causes of Deficiency
Nutrient Guidelines for Daily Maintenance and �Immune Enhancement
Vitamins Optimal Daily Intake Immune Potentiation Dose
Vitamin A 2,500-5,000 iu 5,000-50,000 iu
Vitamin B12 25-500 mcg 50-1,000 mcg
Vitamin C 500-2,000 mg 1,000 – 10,000 mg
Vitamin D3 2,000-5,000 iu 10,000-100,000 iu
Vitamin E 15-30 iu 30-100 iu
Minerals
Magnesium 200-800 mg 200-800 mg
Chromium 100-400 mcg 100-400 mcg
Copper 0.5-2 mg 1-3 mg
Iodine 150-500 mcg 150-3,000 mcg
Zinc 5-30 mg 15-30 mg
Selenium 100-200 mcg 150-400 mcg
Sulfur (Kyolic Garlic F100) 4-8 tablets 4-8 tablets, 3 times/day
Your Body’s Immune Bolstering “Protective Shields”�- the ones to really focus on -
Most Active and Bioavailable Forms
Magnesium glycinate, malate, taurinate, threonate
Vitamin A retinyl palmitate, acetate
Vitamin C ascorbic acid, ascorbates, ascorbyl palmitate
Vitamin D cholecalciferol
Vitamin E d-alpha tocopheryl acetate, d-alpha tocopheryl succinate
Chromium polynicotinate, nicotinate glycinate, high chromium yeast
Copper glycinate, gluconate, citrate, sulfate
Selenium high selenium yeast, selenium glycinate, sodium selenite
Zinc glycinate, acetate, citrate, gluconate, sulfate
More on Copper and Zinc
Most Active and Bioavailable Forms
Copper glycinate, gluconate, citrate, sulfate
High doses of vitamin C and zinc are copper antagonists, and over time can deplete copper.
Refined sugar also inhibits copper absorption. Copper is essential for a healthy immune system, thyroid hormone production, and healthy mitochondrial function.
Most Active and Bioavailable Forms
Zinc least ionized: glycinate (gentle on stomach)
most ionized: acetate, citrate, sulfate
The ionized forms of zinc are best for infections of the mouth and throat due to the powerful anti-viral action of Zn2+ ions.
Key thing to remember…
function as vital PROTECTORS.
immune system and reestablish the body’s immune and healing
systems.
Daily Maintenance and Prevention
For the general public, I recommend the following:
1. Vitamin A – 5,000 iu per day; increase up to 50,000 iu per day for acute infections.
2. Vitamin C – 500-2,000 mg per day; increase, as desired.
3. Vitamin D – 5,000-10,000 iu per day to establish a blood level of 25-OH of 50-90 ng/mL; increase up to
1,000 iu per pound of body weight (for 2-3 days) for an acute infection.
4. Vitamin K2 (Mk-7) – 100-200 mcg per day.
5. Zinc – 5-30 mg per day; double or triple, as needed for greater immune support.
6. Copper – 1-3 mg per day to balance zinc, if you’re taking 30 mg or more daily.
7. Selenium – 100-200 mcg per day; high selenium yeast is the best form; double
intake as needed for greater immune support, up to 400 mcg per day.
8. Iodine – 1-2 kelp tablets per day; increase up to 4 tablets per day for greater immune support, or use
liquid iodine per label recommendatios.
Primary Factors That Make an Individual More Susceptible to COVID and Increase the Severity of Exposure
Vitamin A deficiency
(< 5,000 iu/day)
Vitamin C deficiency
(< 500-1,000 mg/d)
Vitamin D deficiency
(blood level < 50 ng/mL)
Selenium deficiency
(< 100 mcg/day)
Iodine deficiency
(< 150 mcg/day)
Live In a Region With High Air Pollution
High PM2.5 Air Pollution contains cyanide and other toxic chemicals,
which increases the risk of hypoxic injury to the lungs.
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Just a SINGLE nutrient deficiency can weaken your immune system and increase your risk of infection.
Vitamin A deficiency ALONE increases your risk of bronchitis, tonsillitis, and respiratory infections.
Multiple nutrient deficiencies (or suboptimal intake) in ONE or MORE nutrients – which millions of people have – greatly impairs cellular immunity.
Vitamin D also plays a STRONG role in protecting against respiratory infections, so if you’re low in BOTH vitamin A and D – your risk of a severe infection greatly increases.
Other Contributing Factors
1. Use of statins for cholesterol reduction.
These medications lower CoQ10, selenium, vitamin K2, and cholesterol –
ALL powerful immune system nutrients, as well as increasing ACE-2 receptor levels in the lung, the receptor that COVID binds to and the mechanism of how it gains entrance to our cells.
Increases ACE-2 receptor levels in the lung, the receptor that COVID binds to in the lungs, and how it enters our cells.
Evidence suggests that these drugs increase the severity of symptoms.
Powerful Immune Bolstering Nutrient Regimen�Nutrients serve as the body’s primary protective shields
The Big 4 Vitamins (often deficient) and Essential for a Strong Immune System
1. Vitamin A (retinyl palmitate, cod liver oil)
Preventative dose: 5,000 iu per day
Therapeutic dose: 10,000-50,000 iu per day (until you feel better)
2. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
Preventative dose: 500-1,000 mg per day
Therapeutic dose: 1,000-5,000 mg per day (until you feel better)
3. Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)
Preventative dose: 5,000-8,000 iu per day
Therapeutic dose: 100,000-200,000 iu per day (until you feel better)
With an acute infection, you can safely take 1,000 iu per pound of body weight to quickly and safely bolster your immune system.
4. B-complex and B12 (methylcobalamin)
Preventative dose: 100-500% of the RDA; 50-1,000 mcg of B12 per day
Therapeutic dose: 100-500% of the RDA; 500-1,000 mcg of B12 per day (until you feel better)
Powerful Immune Bolstering Nutrient Regimen�Nutrients serve as the body’s primary protective shields
The Big 3 Minerals (often deficient) and Essential for a Strong Immune System
4. Selenium (high-selenium yeast, or glycinate)
Preventative dose: 100-200 mcg per day
Therapeutic dose: 200-400 mcg per day (until you feel better)
5. Iodine (kelp, potassium iodide, or nascent iodine)
Preventative dose: 150-225 mcg per day
Therapeutic dose: 225-1,000 mcg per day (until you feel better)
6. Zinc (citrate, glycinate, gluconate, or methionine)
Preventative dose: 10-15 mg per day
Therapeutic dose: 15-30 mg per day (until you feel better)
7. Kyolic Garlic Formula 100 (tablets) – speeds recovery, provides powerful, additional immune support.
Therapeutic dose: chew 4-8 tablets, 2-3 times per day, as desired. Chewing provides immediate benefits.
Causes for the Most Common �Nutrient Deficiencies �
Nutrients Causes of Deficiency
Recommended blood tests (every 6 months):
Vitamin D (25-OH)
copper (ceruloplasmin)
ferritin (iron)
vitamin B12
In Summary
Nutrients not only serve important cellular functions, but also function as vital PROTECTORS.
Replenishing nutrient levels is a highly effective way to boost the body’s immune system and reestablish the body’s immune and healing systems.
Daily exercise, sunlight and fresh air, organic fruits and vegetables, avoidance of harmful chemicals (e.g. air fresheners, perfumes, synthetic food colors, artificial sweeteners) and smiling and positive thinking, all strengthen the body, making it healthier, more resilient, and promote greater health and vitality.
My office and contact information�
Dr. Timothy M. Marshall
NorthStar Neurology
7596 N. La Cholla Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85718
P: 520-370-6044
W: www.dr-marshall.com
My specialties are nutritional biochemistry, nutrient therapeutics, pharmacology, brain recovery, and natural health and wellness.