My Top 3 Immune Must Haves for Sickness

Jan 12
2 min read

Updated: Jan 19

*This is not medical advice.

Vitamin C - The Front Line Fighter

Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that protects immune cells from free-radical damage and enhances the function of white blood cells that fight pathogens. It also supports your body’s natural defenses and may help shorten the duration and severity of illness.

VITAMIN C WE'RE TAKING:

I have a few favorite Vitamin C's depending on the need:

For a lower dose Vitamin C we use Mary Ruth's (15mg per 1mL)
For adults, we take Camu Supreme (or Bulk Supplements below) and take 4-6/day when sick (or up 3,000-5,000 mg)
For high dosing I like:
- Bulk Supplements powder (2,000 mg per 3/4 tsp) *easy to portion out smaller doses
- Bee Keeper Natural's Liposomal (1,000 mg per packet) *contains honey
When might you use higher dosing?
- When actively sick
- Treating whooping cough
- Vaccine prep / detoxing (~1,000 mg per age)

Vitamin D - The Immune Regulator

Vitamin D supports the immune system by helping regulate immune responses and preventing excess inflammation during infection. It also supports the activation of T-cells, the immune cells that recognize and target infected cells, helping your body respond more effectively when you’re sick.

VITAMIN D WE'RE TAKING

Currently we are loving Seeking Health
- 1 drop is 500mg, so it's super easy to customize for any age/dosing.
We used to take Mary Ruth, but it's $1.16 per 1,000 IU whereas Seeking Health is $0.062 per 1,000 IU - so astronomically more affordable.
For adults, we also take Seeking Health or Biotics Research and do 5,000-10,000 IU daily when sick

Zinc - Infection Fighter & Repair Specialist

Zinc supports immunity by helping with enzyme function, wound healing, and the production and activation of immune cells. It also one of the top antiviral minerals which can help limit viral replication and support a stronger, more effective immune response when you’re sick.

ZINC WE'RE TAKING

I like Trace Minerals because there's added beneficial minerals, and is dosed in a way that's customizable for almost any age.
- I do one drop daily for my 19 and 2 drops for my 4 year old.
- For adults we do about 1/4 tsp

Bonus 4th:

Magnesium - Inflammation Modulator

Magnesium supports immune health by helping regulate inflammation and supporting the activity of natural killer cells and white blood cells. Because magnesium is involved in hundreds of enzymatic processes in the body (and an estimated 48–60% of Americans are deficient) adequate levels are especially important for a resilient immune response when you’re sick.

We do daily mag lotion/balm on our kids, and when sick we do epsom salt or mag flake baths. This is an easy way to get in added magnesium without another oral supplement.

MAGNESIUM WE'RE TAKING

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