Immune Health: Vaccine Support
October 7, 2024
Protocol development in integrative medicine is not typically a simple process. Individuals require individualized care, and what works for one patient may not work for another.
To establish these protocols, we first developed a Rating Scale that could be used to discern the rigor of evidence supporting a specific nutrient’s therapeutic effect.
The following protocols were developed using only A through C-quality evidence.This protocol, which outlines an adjunctive therapy approach for individuals receiving vaccines, aims to enhance immune responses and reduce side effects through targeted supplementation. Key supplement ingredients include vitamin D, probiotics, multivitamins, and omega-3 fatty acids. These ingredients may help to modulate immune responses, improve antibody production, and reduce post-vaccination adverse effects such as pain and gastrointestinal symptoms, making them valuable additions to vaccination strategies, particularly for individuals with micronutrient deficiencies or those seeking enhanced immunogenicity. (Calder 2022)(Davidson 2011)(Fateh 2023)(Gualtieri 2023)
600–2,500 IU per day, at least two weeks before and after the vaccination period
Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, at least 10^10 CFU per day, for at least two weeks before and after the vaccination period
Support post-vaccine immunity with the evidence-based ingredients in this protocol.
Containing at least 5 mg of zinc and 200 mcg of selenium, take daily ongoing
1.6 g per day of EPA and 1.1g per day of DHA, at least two weeks before and after the vaccination period
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