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Chart of Needed DAILY Supplements/Nutrients

Chart of Recommended DAILY Supplements/Nutrients

HYDRATION

Water 6-8 8oz. glasses   SPRING/MINERAL Water is best (contains minerals); Add fresh lemon slices for a zingy taste. DO NOT DRINK "Treated" (chlorinated and/or fluoridated) water from faucet. Body is > 2/3 water; used as lubricant, base for saliva, joint fluids, regulates body temperature, detox. agent, alleviates constipation, regulates metabolism; Neutralizes acidity; ~ 75% in U.S. have mild, chronic dehydration.

WHOLE-FOOD DIETARY SUPPLEMENT

Green Drink

Organic, whole food supplement 2 Tbsp./day

A powdered, whole food “green” drink ensures MOST of your day's needed vitamins, minerals, trace-minerals, enzymes and protein amino acids in bioavailable food-form. Someone with a serious health problem should take a GREEN DRINK twice/day.Take Green Drink James Bond style - i.e.  "Shaken, not stirred") in diluted juice (preferably using 1/2 a fresh lemon or lime).
If utilizing the Rath/Pauling Therapy (see below), you can add the powdered  ingredients to improve taste.

COLLAGEN PRODUCTION (in addition to Vitamin C)

Selenium (200mcg/day seleno-methionine) Part of body's main AO enzyme GPx *; prevents cancer, boosts immunity; lifts mood; antiviral; Brazil nuts (1 fresh shelled ~100mcg, 1 pre-shelled ~12-25mcg); garlic grown in Se-rich soil;
Manganese: Whole grain, nuts, seeds, chickpeas; Part of AO enzyme SOD**; Cofactor for procollagen synthesis;  
Zinc (~10-15 mg /day) (supplement as zinc acetate, zinc gluconate, zinc picolinate, or zinc sulfate). Part of AO enzyme SOD**; Cofactor for procollagen synthesis; 1/4 Cup Soaked/sprouted raw or dry-roasted pumpkin seeds contains ~4 mg; 3.5oz beef / pork / chicken contains ~3-5mg; 1/4; shellfish is a high zinc source but not recommended because of toxin content;
Copper (2-4 mg /day) Part of AO enzyme SOD**; component of enzyme (lysyl oxidase) required to make collagen/elastin.
Iron (~15mg/day) Iron is a cofactor in collagen manufacture (hydroxylates proline and lysine);if supplementing prefer ferrous sulphate, fumarate, gluconate, or ascorbate.
*GPx (Glutathione Peroxidase) - body's main antioxidant enzyme for reducing lipid reactive oxidants and for reducing hydrogen peroxide (source of hydroxyl radicals) to water in reactions requiring glutathione (PRIMARY antioxidant and detoxifier in cell's cytoplasm).
**SOD (Superoxide Dismutase) -
is a major antioxidant endogenous enzyme; SOD removes the superoxide radical (a source of hydrogen peroxide and hydroxyl radical); Concentration of SOD in mammals is directly proportional to life span.

ESSENTIAL FATS (Omega-3 and Omega-6)

CRUCIAL to maintaining and restoring health

EFAS - THE "FATS OF LIFE"

CHART of Recommended Daily Doses of Omega-3/Omega-6 

ANTIOXIDANTS

VITAMIN A (β-carotene)
10,000 IU 
Vitamin A - butter, cream, cheese, WHOLE milk, 1 tsp. quality cod liver oil;  β-carotene (Must eat fat for its conversion to Vitamin A)  E.g. in 2 Carrots, ½ C boiled spinach, broccoli,sweet potatoes, apricots, acorn squash, pumpkin, cantaloupe, mango, collard greens;  

Vitamin A - "The Grass Vitamin"

B VITAMINS: Convert homocysteine (byproduct from meat and dairy metabolism) to less toxic amino acids.
B3 (niacin) ( 20 mg NE/day) (supplement as nicotinamide, aka nicotinamide - close to active form NAD)
B3
Therapeutic dose: 1000-1500 mg /day (in divided doses)
NE stands for Niacin Equivalents. 1 NE = 1 mg niacin = 60 mg tryptophan (this amino acid can be converted to niacin in the body). Yeast, meat and legumes are good low-sugar sources.

Therapetic dose only for those who want to lower cholesterol - dose begins at ~1000mg for most people. Inositol hexaniacinate is a "flush-free" niacin supplement / minimizes liver damage;
B6 (pyridoxine) (< 65 yrs: 2mg / day;  >=65 yrs: 3 mg / day) (supplement as pyridoxine hydrochloride) Underlying systemic inflammation (present in most diseases) tends to lower body's B6 status. Wild salmon, turkey, chicken, spinach and hazelnuts are good low-sugar sources. Also bananas, russet potatoes and prunes are good B3 sources..
B9 (folic acid) (400-1200mcg /day)  
B12 (100-200 mcg / day)    
VITAMIN C (Ascorbic Acid):
Moderate amounts in fresh fruits and vegetables
Largely destroyed by high heat and > 2 months freezing; dissolves in cooking water (somewhat retained in soup water);
Recycles vitamin E; Chelating (metal grabbing); MAJOR ANTIOXIDANT; Cofactor for collagen/elastin production - main components of cartilage, ligaments, tendons in joints, bones and teeth; reason why broken bones regenerate and wounds heal; strengthens blood vessels (preventing atherosclerosis); responsible for skin strength and elasticity (without which we are looking at wrinkles!) Central Nervous System has inbuilt double-pumps to increase its cellular vitamin C intake (i.e your brain knows its importance).

Vitamin C - Gods Medicine

RATH-PAULING THERAPY to STRENGTHEN CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Vitamin C
 1g (~½tsp) x 3 doses (preventative)
/2g x 3 doses  (therapeutic)
/3g x 3 doses (serious therapeutic)
These doses only apply to Rath-Pauling Therapy
Lysine 1g x3 /2g x3 /3g x 3 doses Needed to make connective tissue collagen and elastin; also prevents collagen breakdown;
Proline .5g x 1 /.5g x2 /.5g x 3 doses Needed to make connective tissue collagen and elastin;
EGCG
200 mg 4 times / day,  if cancer present)
RATH CELLULAR SOLUTION  (enhances Rath-Pauling therapy to prevent cancer metasasis): Powerful AO found in green tea.  add  EGCG and extra Proline to THERAPEUTIC dose of  Rath- Pauling Therapy. Daily doses: 2g Vitamin C  3x / day; 2g  Lysine 3x / day;  0.5g Proline 4 x /day; 200 mg EGCG 4x / day
Vitamin D
2000-4000 IU
Required for mineral absorption; 30 mins. Sunbathing provides about 1000 IU; 1 tsp. Green Pastures™cod liver oil = ~1100 IU; only in fats of animals that have been in the sun or ate D.

Vitamin D - "The Sunshine Vitamin"

Vitamin E
400 IU / day
Use natural mixed d-forms of tochopherol (not synthetic dl-forms); major antioxidant; In wheatgerm, nuts and seeds; protects essential fatty acids from oxidation.

Vitamin K (K1 & K2)

K2 -  150 mcg / day

Potent AO against heart disease and osteoporosis (activates osteocalcin - structural framework helps anchor calcium in bone); needed to clot blood (to convert prothrombin to thrombin); K1 form is in dark green leafy vegetables, brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, liver, egg yolks, butter, grains, avocado, kiwi, cod liver oil; If supplementing, use K2 (form made by your intestinal bacteria)  Vitamin K
CoQ10
Ubiquinol is active form (superior to ubiquinone). Typical dose - 100 mg /day; 200+mg /day (with health problems)
Supplement if over 40, also a vital supplement if taking statin drugs, which interfere with body's manufacture of COQ10. Essential for energy production in cell mitochondria (heart uses high energy for pumping action and electrical function); powerful fat-soluble antioxidant; helps lower blood pressure; Mostly synthesized by body (but decreases with age), diet supplies ~10% - beef (8oz=>8mg), organ meats, sardines, mackerel.

CoQ10 - Spark and Dampener

FIBER

Do not eat isolated oat or wheat bran in any form (E.g. added to bread recipes or in bran cereals, such as Bran Buds®) -they are too high in phytate (an antinutrient)

FLAX SEED (Organic, Fresh-ground or cold-milled)
1-2 Tbsp /day
Absolutely the best way to achieve regularity! AAlso supplies anti-inflammatory Omega-3 ALA fatty acids for soft skin, heart, brain, nerve function, joints, and much more. Eat ground flax seed in oatmeal /pancakes /bread /cookies /muffins / on salads;Creamed flax Recipe: 1-3T ground flax, ½- 1C milk, + optional spoonful plain yogurt / fruit

Flax Seed

Prunes
Just a few
Time-tested to maintain regularity
OTHER IMPORTANT SUPPLEMENTS
Iodine
12.5 mg (~2 drops 5% Lugol's)
E.g. Lugol's solution (50/50 iodine /potassium iodide) or Iodoral™(tablet form of Lugol's solution); Take with a mealIodine is a typically deficient, yet crucial mineral; Anti-cancer(esp. breast, uterine, prostate, ovarian); needed to balance our over-exposure to chlorine, bromide and fluoride. Japanese typically eat ~12mg /day.

“Iodine -The Universal Mineral”

Magnesium

200 mg  2x/day

Reduces blood pressure (by relaxing arterial smooth muscles); controls heart arrhythmia; increases survival rate of heart attack victims. Take with a mealBest oral Mg supplements are minerally chelated: magnesium-(glycinate, lysinate, orotate, succinate, taurinate, aspartate, alpha-ketogluconate or arginate) or use magnesum citrate.

Magnesium - Missing Miracle MineralHowever, the best way to quickly increase magnesium levels is transdermally:

Transdermal Magnesium 

Calcium

~300mg /day (if consuming dairy)

~300mg 2x/day (if no dairy)

Best Ca sources: Microcrystalline Calcium hydroxyapatite (low heat processed from organic animals), Calcium from egg-shells, or Calcium Citrate. Take with a mealHere: dairy intake for determining your dose does not include butter
Probiotic
Tens of billions CFU/day
To reestablish a healthy balance of good bacterial flora crucial for immune system function, take a high-quality supplement containing ~50 billion CFU/day for 2-3 months. Maintain flora with natural food probiotics or continue taking supplement (maybe at a lower dose).

PROBIOTICS -“For Life”

IMPORTANT (but optional) SUPPLEMENTS

Amino acids

Arginine (250mg), Carnitine (250mg) - can be obtained from dietary protein
COCONUT OIL (Virgin)
1-3 Tbsp/day
Provides energy for those with impaired fat digestion;(those without gallbladder; diabetics) Antiaging; applied to skin, protects against  oxidation by UV rays. Add to smoothies, or take straight from spoon.Expeller-pressed coconut oil (has coconut taste and smell removed) is the best oil to use for cooking since it is not easily damaged by heat.

Coconut Oil

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
1-3 Tbsp/day
Put 1 Tbsp. Raw, Unfiltered ACV + 1 tsp. raw honeyin 8 oz cold or heated water. Add juice to taste. Drink 2 - 3 times daily.Aids in digestiontaken half an hour before meals / Prevents insomniataken before bed.Alleviates acid reflux. Many other benefits.

Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)

NEWSTARTS CHART

Attend to Diet, Lifestyle & Emotional State

N E W  S T A R T S


C-Reactive Protein - Reliable Inflammation Marker
hot flame

Inflammation

Chronic low-level inflammation (CLII) involved in almost all health problems

How to treat CLII


Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMFT)

Electrotherapy

       "The medical kit of the future"

The Body Electric

General electrotherapy health benefits.   Used systemically and/or locally at specific problem areas of the body, its effective application has many benefits:

Detoxification Wellness / Healthy aging Pain relief 
Relief from insomnia Immune system restoral Anti-Inflammatory
Maximizes cellular energy production Accelerated tissue /bone
/scar healing
Stress Reduction
Muscle relaxation / rehabilitation Increased blood oxygen
/ circulation
+++

There are several reasonably affordable electrotherapy devices available for personal use. The following electrotherapies are those that have received a significant amount of positive feedback:

Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) applies specific frequency patterns to the head area, with the following benefits:

Balances neurotransmitters Relieves pain Treats depression
Substance abuse withdrawal Relieves insomnia Relieve stress / anxiety
Anti-Inflammatory Fibromyalgia +++