Nutritional Support for Viral Infections | Feed a Brain

Virus

December 23, 2024

Leveraging my expertise in functional and clinical nutrition, I will provide a comprehensive explanation of how to effectively support the body with safe and targeted nutrients to prevent viral infection and, in cases of existing infection, inhibit viral replication.

To begin, we will examine key research findings on vitamin D.

The Efficacy of Vitamin D Against COVID:

A study in the Journal of Clinical Medicine showed that vitamin D deficiency is unacceptably common (81%) in patients presenting with COVID-19 infection. 

“We observed that only 19% of COVID-19 outpatients had vitamin D levels corresponding to sufficiency (≥30 ng/mL)”

This study in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism had a treatment group who was given a small loading dose of D3 in the form of cholecalciferol followed by lower doses in the following days (532 μg on day 1 plus 266 μg on days 3, 7, 15, and 30). 

“treated patients had an 87% reduced risk of requiring the ICU.” 

Another study in The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology showed that of the hospitalized COVID-19 patients who received a bolus of 80,000 IU of vitamin D3 (I don’t recommend), 83.5% survived compared to only 44.4 % in the comparator group.

Much of this protocol comes from education from Dr. Alex Vasquez, DO, ND, DC, Dr. Vladimir Zelenko, MD, and my own research into the scientific literature.

Dosages are for adults who weigh about 160 lbs. Please adjust dosage accordingly, and feel free to reach out for support.

For an easy stack in one simple pill (it doesn’t have everything, but it’s pretty good), get the Z stack here.

These powerful antiviral strategies of functional and clinical nutrition have been shown to block acquisition of viruses as well as to prevent replication of viruses, keeping you strong and viruses weak, helping to prevent infection and reducing transmission. 

You can learn more about the science of these claims here and in Dr. V’s Antiviral Strategies book.

– Acute Infection Protocol (in order of importance)

– Chronic Infection Protocol

  • 10,000 IU/day Vitamin D3 1x/day
  • 30-50 mg Zinc 1x/day
  • 400mcg Selenium 1x/day
  • 10,000 IU Vitamin A (3,000 mcg retinol) 1x/day
  • 600-1200 mg Quercetin + Nettles 2x/day 
  • 2,000-3,000 mg NAC 1-2x/day
  • 2g Vitamin C 2x/day (vitamin C enhances iron absorption so be careful if you have iron overload), discontinue for the day if bowel tolerance is reached.

– Preventative Protocol and prevention of mRNA vaccine injury

Wishing you an awesome week filled with love and light, and please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. 

Cavin Balaster is a neuroscience-based functional nutritionist specializing in the gut-brain axis. He is a Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor and the author of How to Feed a Brain: Nutrition for Optimal Brain Function and Repair. His work focuses on helping individuals improve energy, mental clarity, and resilience, especially those recovering from concussions or dealing with brain fog and fatigue.

Through working with complex and challenging cases, Cavin has developed a clear understanding of what works, what does not, and how to adapt strategies for individuals recovering from TBI or concussions or dealing with brain fog, fatigue, and performance challenges.

Cavin Balaster

Cavin Balaster is a neuroscience-based functional nutritionist specializing in the gut-brain axis. He is a Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor and the author of How to Feed a Brain: Nutrition for Optimal Brain Function and Repair. His work focuses on helping individuals improve energy, mental clarity, and resilience, especially those recovering from concussions or dealing with brain fog and fatigue. Through working with complex and challenging cases, Cavin has developed a clear understanding of what works, what does not, and how to adapt strategies for individuals recovering from TBI or concussions or dealing with brain fog, fatigue, and performance challenges.

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