SUPPLEMENT GUIDE

THYROID MEDS
SUPPLEMENT INDICATION DOSAGE HOW TO TAKE DURATION PRECAUTIONS/SIDE EFFECTS INTERACTIONS
SPACING
2 weeks - 2 months May cause constipation and depletion of Separate from other
Activated Charcoal Bind Toxins 2 - 4 capsules once daily At bedtime 4 hours
(if yeast protocol) Mg and beneficial flora supplements by 4 hours
Separate from
Allicillin Good for methane, constipation (SIBO) 2 softgels, three times daily With food 30 minutes - 1 hour 2 months
probiotics by 2 - 3 hours
May help with poor protein assimilation to
Amino NR 3 - 6 capsules daily, in divided doses Between meals 30 minutes - 1 hour 3 months - 2 years
provide necessary amino acids
1 - 2 weeks for liver
Liver Support and can be used during gut
Amino-D-Tox 2 capsules, three times daily With food 30 minutes - 1 hour support; 60 days gut
cleansing protocols
cleansing protocols
Separate from
AP Mag Antiparasitic properties 2 capsules, three times daily With food 4 hours 2 months
probiotics by 2 - 3 hours
Argentyn 23 Colloidal silver nasal spray - antibacterial, 5 - 10 sprays in each nostril for 7-14 days,
In nose N/A Until infection resolves
nasal spray antimicrobial then 2 sprays in each nostril twice daily
If history of elevated liver enzymes, or any
Antiparasitic kind of liver condition, do not take. Separate from
Artemesia 2 capsules, three times daily With food 30 minutes - 1 hour 2 months
properties Test liver before probiotics by 2 - 3 hours
starting, and 30 days into starting it.
As directed on
Astragalus Adaptogen As directed on package 30 minutes - 1 hour 3 months - 2 years
package
Supports energy, adrenals (especially
B Complex Plus 1 - 2 capsules once daily In the morning 30 minutes - 1 hour 3 months - 2 years Bright yellow urine can be expected
pantothenic acid - B5) and thyroid
Start with daily, then
move to weekly, then
5000 mcg sublingual drops or tablets, Some with MTHFR
Proper development of villi, protein digestions, monthly maintenance
once daily for 10 days, then once gene mutation may
B12 and many others - Sublingual B12 may be 30 minutes - 1 hour once you uncover why If you were deficient, check for H Pylori!
weekly for 4 weeks, then once monthly need to build up
better absorbed, especially if GI issues you were deficient in
for maintenance slowly
the first place (vegan
diet, H Pylori, etc.).
1 - 8 capsules, as determined below.
If you get stomach burning, upset
6-9 months, and then
1. Take one at end of stomach, pain, nausea, back down by one
your own stomach
protein-containing meal capsule. This will be your target dose.
acid production should
2. Increase to two at next meal At end of NSAIDs, steroids,
Protein digestion, come back. If not, you
Betaine with Pepsin protein-containing 30 minutes - 1 hour Excess dose may cause burning. Take Proton Pump Inhibitors,
supports stomach acid 3. Keep increasing by one until may have a thiamine
meals one teaspoon of baking soda in water to H2 Receptor blockers
you feel burning deficiency, adrenal
soothe. Avoid with ulcers, NSAIDs, steroids
4. Drop down to previous dose issues, H Pylori, SIBO, or
and H Pylori. May exacerbate all
other triggers.
5. 3 - nothing, 4 - burning = 3 is the of the above.
magic number
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SUPPLEMENT INDICATION DOSAGE HOW TO TAKE DURATION PRECAUTIONS/SIDE EFFECTS INTERACTIONS
SPACING
Separate from
Candibactin BR Antimicrobial 2 tablets, three times daily With food 30 minutes - 1 hour 2 months
probiotics by 2 - 3 hours
500 mcg: 1-2 capsules daily,
in divided doses
Chromium Required nutrient for thyroid function; Helps 200 mcg: 1-3 capsules daily, Stop if light-headed
in divided doses With food 30 minutes - 1 hour 3 months - 2 years
Picolinate with insulin sensitivity/insulin resistance May cause drowsiness
200 mcg daily for Hashimoto’s;
600 mcg daily for GTF with diabetes
Long-term, difficult to
get adequate Omega-3
Cod Liver Oil OR
For Omega 3. Reduce inflammation, improve from foods as eating fish May cause blood thinning.
Non Cod Liver Oil 1–3 teaspoons daily, in divided doses With food 30 minutes - 1 hour
skin condition > 2 times per week is Caution with use prior to surgery
(OmegAvail)
not advised due to heavy
metal contamination
Helps to stregnthen teeth and gums, reduces As directed on
Coenzyme Q-10 As directed on package 30 minutes - 1 hour 3 months - long-term
mouth inflammation. package
Does contain some dairy. May not be
With food, smoothie
Colostrum Gut Healing 1 tablespoon, once daily 30 minutes - 1 hour 60 days - long-term the best option for people with dairy
or liquid
sensitivities.
A mixture of adaptogenic herbs, vitamins, Contains
Start with 1 daily and work your way up
Daily Stress Formula minerals and amino acids to support the With food 30 minutes - 1 hour 3 months - 2 years ashwagandha - should be avoided in
to 3, once daily, in the morning
adrenals people with nightshade reactions
Recheck iron, ferritin levels when taking.
Desiccated liver Supports healthy iron levels Depends on brand Depends on brand 30 minutes - 1 hour 3 months - 2 years
Avoid with copper toxicity
With breakfast, lunch
DGL Plus Heal and protect stomach lining 1 capsule, three times daily 30 minutes - 1 hour 60 days
and dinner
Not to be taken with history of hormone
dependent cancers, tumors, estrogen
dominance, high DHEA, high testosterone,
hyperthyroid or PCOS. Do not start
Titrate up, starting with 1 drop under the Under the tongue,
The Youth Hormone, precursor for estrogen with full dose at once. Excess dose may
DHEA drops tongue, three times daily, to target dose with breakfast, lunch 30 minutes - 1 hour 3 months - 2 years
and testosterone cause acne, in that case, reduce dose or
per level of adrenal fatigue. and dinner.
discontinue.

If sublingual drops not tolerated, can take

sublingual tablets by Douglas Labs.
If you do not have fat malabsorption this
Digestion GB Helps to digest fats and proteins 1 - 2 capsules, with meals With food 30 minutes - 1 hour Take if needed supplement can cause diarrhea or stom-
ach aches - Discontinue use in that case
Digestive Enzymes
Broad spectrum digestive enzyme 1 - 2 capsules, with meals With food 30 minutes - 1 hour Take if needed
Ultra
Epson Salt Bath 1 cup in bath Don’t swallow :-) N/A Long term
EvoraPlus OR
Beneficial bacteria for dental health As directed on package Anytime 30 minutes - 1 hour 1 month - long term
Chewable Probiotic
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SUPPLEMENT INDICATION DOSAGE HOW TO TAKE DURATION PRECAUTIONS/SIDE EFFECTS INTERACTIONS
SPACING
Promotes healthy gut function, microflora
With breakfast, lunch
GI Fortify Powder balance, integrity, tone, comfort, cellular health 1 scoop, three times daily 30 minutes - 1 hour 30 - 60 days After gut cleansing only
and dinner
and detoxification of the gastrointestinal tract
Dose 0.5 grams/kg of ideal body
Agitation. Discontinue if this occurs. Avoid
Glutamine Helps repair intestinal lining weight, three times daily in divided Take with liquid 30 minutes - 1 hour 2 - 6 months
with cancers and tumors
doses.
1 - 2 weeks for liver
Homocysteine support. Continue
Used to support methylation 2 capsules, once daily With breakfast 30 minutes - 1 hour
Factors maintenance for MTHFR
gene mutation
As directed on
Immunitone Antiviral 1 capsule, three times daily 30 minutes - 1 hour 1 month - 6 months
package
Amino acid - As directed on
L-lysine 1500mg, three times daily 30 minutes - 1 hour 1 month - 6 months
support for Herpes package
For AM low cortisol
reading, take first
thing in the morning.
For low cortisol NOON
3 months to 2 years.
5 - 10 drops and PM readings, take Do not take with high blood pressure. Will
Licorice drops Extend the half life of cortisol in the body 30 minutes - 1 hour Re-evaluate every
prior to low cortisol reading. 4 hours prior to low increase blood pressure.
3 - 6 months
cortisol reading.
Do not take for
bedtime low cortisol
readings or after 6 PM
May cause a serious rash if introduced too
quickly, or not acclimated. Start with Mu-
nityBoost (Barlow Herbal) first for 2 weeks
May suppress viruses, As directed, to acclimate, then introduce LDM.
Lomatium (LDM) With liquid 30 minutes - 1 hour 3 months - 2 years
including EBV and Herpes 1 & 2 per protocol
Note, this is not the same as Low Dose
Naltexone (LDN)
Do not exceed
490 mg of elemental magnesium.
Diarrhea, sleepiness
Supports liver, helps with anxiety (citrate), Magnesium glycinate
Long-term, difficult to
cramps, headaches, menstrual pain, has less of a stool softening effect than
Magnesium 1-4 capsules, once daily At bedtime 4 hours get adequate
consitpation (citrate) DHEA levels and nutrient Magnesium citrate - reduce dose or switch
magensium from foods
deficiency to Magnesium
glycinate if diarrhea occurs.
Glycinate may aggravate anxiety in COMT
gene abnormalities
Antibacterial properties for With breakfast, lunch Separate from
Mastic gum 2 capsules, three times daily 30 minutes - 1 hour 60 days
H Pylori and dinner probiotics by 2 - 3 hours
Antibacterial and antimicrobial properties - 1 tea, two to three times daily, Separate from
Matula tea Drink as tea 30 minutes - 1 hour 30 - 90 days
Alternative option for H pylori treatment for 30-90 days probiotics by 2 - 3 hours
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SUPPLEMENT INDICATION DOSAGE HOW TO TAKE DURATION PRECAUTIONS/SIDE EFFECTS INTERACTIONS
SPACING
Separate from
May have die-off. Start with one capsule anti-yeast, parasitic or
MegaSporeBiotic Soil based probiotic 2 capsules, once daily With or without food 30 minutes - 1 hour 3 months - long-term
daily, or one every other day anti-bacterial herbs by
2 - 3 hours
Plant sterols that normalize cortisol and DHEA
On an empty stomach
Moducare and balance Th-1 and TH-2 immune branches, 1 capsule, three times per day 30 minutes - 1 hour 3 months - 2 years
- do not take with milk
dampening an overactive immune response
1 capsule (600mg - per protocol), As directed on
Monolaurin Antiviral 30 minutes - 1 hour 3 months - 2 years
once daily package
As directed,
MunityBoost Used to acclimate, before introducing LDM With liquid 30 minutes - 1 hour 2 - 4 weeks, as needed May cause rash
per protocol
Regulate signaling TSH hormone, regulated
iodination As directed on 6 months - long term
Myo-Inositol 600 mg, once daily 30 minutes - 1 hour
(TSH resistance) - Works in synergy with package (for OCD)
selenium, helps OCD
Glutathione precursor, biofilm buster. Helps Stomach pain if taken on empty stomach.
N-Acetyl-Cysteine restore gut lining, antioxidant, liver function, 2 capsules (1800mg), once daily With food 30 minutes - 1 hour 3 months - 2 years Stop if discoloration of urine. Avoid with
helps eliminate pathogenic bacteria. sulfur reactions.
Stomach pain if taken on empty stomach.
Nutrience Multivitamin 1 packet, twice daily In liquid 30 minutes - 1 hour Long term Avoid with copper toxicity and aovid if
restricting iodine
Iodine free, iron free and copper free
Nutrient 950 Multivitamin 2 capsules, three times daily in divided doses 30 minutes - 1 hour Long term
multis are available
Antiviral, antimicrobial, antibacterial, and May deplete beneficial flora. Follow with Separate from
Oil of Oregano 2 softgels, three times daily With food 30 minutes - 1 hour 60 days
antifungal properties probiotics. May cause die-off probiotics by 2 - 3 hours
As directed on Separate from
Olive leaf Antiviral 1 capsule twice daily 30 minutes - 1 hour 1 month - 6 months
package probiotics by 2 - 3 hours
May cause constipation
Wait at least 4 hours between thyroid
After meals. medications.
Take with Betaine Should be taken after meals.
Opti-Ferin C Iron deficiency, low Ferritin levels, hair loss 1 capsule, three times daily 4 hours 3 months - 2 years
and Vitamin C to Vitamin C, acid
increase absorption. production helps promote absorption
*Caution with overdose Retest iron/
ferritin levels within 3 months
In breakfast smoothie, If constipation, joint pains worse, increase
Paleo Cleanse Liver support 1 scoop, once or twice daily and/or lunch smoothie 30 minutes - 1 hour 1 - 2 weeks magensium intake. (eg. Magensium
for advanced cleanse Citrate)
Periobiotic Don’t swallow - this is
Fluoride-free toothpaste with probiotics N/A 30 days - long term Do not rinse mouth after
Toothpaste toothpaste :-)
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SUPPLEMENT INDICATION DOSAGE HOW TO TAKE DURATION PRECAUTIONS/SIDE EFFECTS INTERACTIONS
SPACING
Take for 1 - 2 weeks
30 minutes prior to
Enhances clearance of cortisol from the body. high cortisol reading. DO NOT TAKE with Stage 3 adrenal fatigue,
Phosphatidyl Serine As directed on package 30 minutes - 1 hour 1 - 2 weeks
Should normalize within 1 to 2 weeks Most important to reduced kidney function or caffeine.
take at bedtime if high
bedtime cortisol.
Some people may
find that dinner dosing may make
them restless at night. In this case we
Titrate up, starting with 1 drop under the recommend reducing the dinner dose.
Under the tongue, 3 months to 2 years. If sublingual drops not tolerated, can take
“Mother” hormone, precursor to all other tongue, three times daily, to
Pregnenolone Drops with breakfast, lunch 30 minutes - 1 hour Re-evaluate every sublingual tablets by Douglas Labs.
hormones produced by the adrenals target dose per level of adrenal
and dinner. 3 - 6 months
fatigue. Not to be taken with history of hormone
dependent cancers or tumors or with
hyperthyroid.
Do not start with full dose at once.
Thymic protein supports immune system - As directed on
Pro-Boost 1 packet, three times daily 30 minutes - 1 hour 1 month - 6 months
stealth infections package
Separate from
Long term, though
Restore gut Aim for at least 10 billion colony forming anti-yeast, parasitic or
Probiotic 50B At bedtime 30 minutes - 1 hour consider rotation with May have die-off at first
microbiome units (CFU’s). Start low and build up. anti-bacterial herbs by
other probiotics
2 - 3 hours
PurePaleo Protein or Use with caution if beef sensitivity or
Can help with getting adequate protein 1 scoop, with each smoothie In smoothies 30 minutes - 1 hour Lifelong
Other Protein Powder sensitivity to Stevia
Probiotic yeast, works to clear pathogenic Separate from
bacteria, yeasts and parasites. Helpful with As directed on anti-yeast, parasitic or
S Boulardii 2 capsules, three times daily 30 minutes - 1 hour 3 months - 2 years May cause die-off. Start low and go slow
Blastocystis, yeast overgrowth, H Pylori and package anti-bacterial herbs by
rebuilding SIgA levels 2 - 3 hours
As directed on
Schisandra Adaptogen As directed on package 30 minutes - 1 hour 3 months - 2 years
package
Side effects are rare and may indicate
Antioxidant, reduce TPO antibodies, helps Take on an empty
iodine deficiency. Toxicity reported at
Selenium 200 mcg convert T4 to T3. Will not be absorbed properly 1 - 2 capsules (200–400 mcg) once dialy stomach along with 30 minutes - 1 hour Long term
excessive doses. Garlic smell sign of
from multivitamin or Brazil nuts. Vitamin E
excessive dose
Swish for 60 seconds May deplete beneficial flora. Follow with Separate from
Silvercillin Broad spectrum antimicrobial 1 teaspoon, three times daily 30 minutes - 1 hour 60 days
and swallow probiotics probiotics by 2 - 3 hours
Reduce thyroid and food antibodies, resulting
Systemic Enzymes OR May cause blood
in a lower autoimmune attack on the thyroid 10 capsules, three times daily On an empty stomach 30 minutes 1 - 6 months
or Wobenzym PS thinning. Caution with use prior to surgery
and fewer food sensitivities
Helps with fatigue, adrenals, blood sugar 600 mg, once daily, of of thiamine 1 month to 2 years. Use
Thiamine OR Ultra Will see improvement in fatigue within
swings, and carbohydrate or the fat soluble version, In the morning 30 minutes - 1 hour after drinking alcohol as
Benfotiamine one week
metabolism benfotiamine needed
Bovine thyroid extract of the stress signal that
Start with 1/2 tablet once daily, and
confuses antibodies and white blood cells. Can be taken together Antibody testing following initiation of
Thytrophin PMG increase by 1/2 tablet once daily or every With or without food 3 months - long term
Gives thyroid a break from attack, allowing it if consistent this supplement is recommended
other day, until you get a target dose of 9
to regenerate.
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SUPPLEMENT INDICATION DOSAGE HOW TO TAKE DURATION PRECAUTIONS/SIDE EFFECTS INTERACTIONS
SPACING
I often recommend
Helps to support Can be taken lifelong.
taking it with food or Can be taken together Diarrhea in excess doses.
Vitamin C thyroid, adrenal function, detox and 500 mg - 3000 mg, once daily Increase in times of
with iron supplements if consistent Reduce if this occurs
immune system stress.
to help absorb iron
Long term as most
Fat soluble, may
Reduce inflammation adults in Western
As directed on build up in the body. Test within 2 - 3
Vitamin D 5000IU & autoimmune 5000 IU, once daily 30 minutes - 1 hour countries are unable to
package months of starting supplement.
symptoms. Helps support gut function get adequate amounts
60 - 80 is target range.
from sun or diet
Can have blood thinning effects, look for
Antioxidants, works synergistically with Take on empty
Vitamin E 400IU 400 IU, once daily 30 minutes - 1 hour 3 months - 2 years bruising, bleeding . Fat soluble, may build
Selenium, improves skin stomach
up in the body. Avoid prior to surgery
In 8 oz. of water and
Xylitol Powder Breaks up bacterial biofilms on teeth 1 teaspoon of powder, three times daily N/A 30 days - long term
spray on teeth
Required for T4 to T3 conversion. Deficiency
With Vitamin C and May cause copper deficiency in doses
Zinc due to impaired absorption with Hashi’s, Celiac 30 mg, once daily 30 minutes - 1 hour 3 months - 2 years
with food > 30 mg/day
- seen as low Alkaline Phosphatase on CBC