Patent Application
20240115590
The disclosures herein relate to therapeutic methods of treating chronic sequelae of viral infections. Specifically, the disclosed invention relates to compositions and treatment protocols for treating chronic illness following infection with the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (“Covid.”)
“Long Covid” or “Post-Covid Syndrome” is a set of symptoms that vary somewhat between individuals. People who have it are called “Long Haulers.” Its clinical name is Post-Acute Sequelae SARS-CoV-2 infection, or PASC. As much as fifty percent of people infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus (Covid-19) develop PASC. The exact cause of PASC is unknown, however it behaves like an autoimmune-like disease and can be fully disabling. Currently, there are no known cures or effective treatment protocols to facilitate recovery from PASC with full symptom resolution. There is also no known useful understanding of PASC symptoms.
Because of these and other problems, there is a need for compositions and treatment protocols for treatment of PASC that address the aforementioned deficiencies.
The disclosures herein relate to a breakdown of PASC symptom complexes into specific groups based upon causative factors. An outline of novel therapeutic protocols for addressing each symptom complex group is then provided. Compositions useful for treating each symptom complex are discussed. Dosing regimens for a full six (6) week therapeutic protocol are disclosed in detail in the written description and drawing figures and a rationale for each is provided. An abbreviated protocol for treating mild PASC is also disclosed.
The foregoing and other features and advantages of the invention will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art from the following more particular description of the invention and the accompanying drawings.
Various example embodiments of compositions and treatment protocols for treatment of PASC are disclosed herein. The therapeutic protocols comprise specific regimens to reverse damage caused by PASC and resolves symptoms targeting at least six (6) specific mechanisms of damage occurring in human patients with PASC.
Online videos, websites, and even a few doctors have recommended the antiparasitic pharmaceutical drugs Ivermectin and Hydroxychloroquine to address PASC. But after more than 18 months of testing and research, there are no peer-reviewed studies that show these drugs by themselves to be any more effective than a placebo in healing PASC.
For Covid related issues, Ivermectin's only value appears to be as a zinc ionophore; in that it helps push zinc into cells to prevent those cells from becoming infected. However, an over-the-counter supplement, Quercetin, is also an effective zinc ionophore, but is completely safe and doesn't ruin the gut microbiome, like Ivermectin does.
It is now believed that a majority of people who were infected with Covid-19 have lingering effects, from loss of taste and smell to severe disability. It is possible that over 50% of people who have had Covid-19 are either completely disabled or unable to fully function in life (work, school). That could mean that up to 25 million Americans and 140 million people worldwide are affected long-term by PASC.
Researchers have also identified three other risk factors that can lead to PASC: (1) the presence of specific autoantibodies that attack the body, (2) Epstein-Barr virus DNA levels in the blood, and (3) pre-existing Type 2 diabetes. As of now, a medical consensus on how to heal people with PASC is lacking. In other words, there is nothing conventional medicine can offer, medically or pharmaceutically, to completely remedy PASC. All a healthcare provider can currently recommend is a low-histamine diet, some antihistamine drugs and steroids, plenty of rest and sleep, and avoiding overexertion and stress.
Therapeutic protocols for healing PASC are set forth in two parts. First, these disclosures organize PASC into seven key symptom complexes and addresses treatment of each symptom complex separately. Breaking down PASC into separate symptom complexes is a key feature of realistic opportunities to heal PASC. Second, after defining the seven key symptom complexes, therapeutic protocols are set forth based upon a holistic, whole-body approach that allows for the discovery of requirements to fully heal PASC. Six specific therapeutic regimens are provided that synergistically address each of these seven key factors, thereby allowing for complete, full-body healing.
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Reducing and/or eliminating the over-reactive immune response to the SARS CoV-2 S1 spike protein and possibly other virus remnants. This is addressed using the following regimen:
Replenishing bodily nutrients and to help heal Covid-related injuries & damage to body and major organs.
Healing brain and neurological issues while reducing brain fog, depression, and anxiety with the following regimen:
Detoxifying the body and brain from Covid-related toxins, and toxins released via viral cleanup:
The inventor/applicant, a 63-year-old healthy, active adult male, contracted Covid, which was confirmed by a Covid-19 RT-PCR test on Nov. 29, 2020. Before becoming ill, he walked three miles a day, went to the gym, and bicycled several times a week. He ate a healthy, Mediterranean-based diet. Although he would get the occasional colds with runny nose and sore throat, he hadn't experienced the flu in about 30-plus years. He characterized himself as “a healthy person with a naturally strong immune system.”
A few days before Thanksgiving in 2020, before any vaccines were available, his 27-year-old son, who was staying with him during the pandemic, said he was not feeling well and started coughing a bit. Within 2 days, the patent's partner and he were beginning to feel the symptoms of Covid. The all tested positive for the Covid-19 infection. The next nine days he experiences moderately severe symptoms, including chest pain and pressure, massive headaches, random shooting pains body pains, and severe malaise. His partner experienced similar symptoms. The patient further characterized his experience:
While ill, he self-medicated with supplements and drugs that were at that time being recommended while going through Covid. These included: Pepcid AC, Zyrtec, melatonin, aspirin, vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc, and quercetin. On the tenth day, he started feeling better and slowly resumed his daily walks over the next week. At first it was a mile and then he increased it to two miles. The only immediate lingering effects he experienced were some memory loss (he couldn't remember his multiplication tables and certain pleasant childhood memories), “feeling down,” general body aches, and symptoms of peripheral neuropathy. He is a musician and after Covid he could barely play piano due to what he interpreted as nerve damage in his hands and fingers. He remained optimistic, despite these lingering symptoms. He felt he had not only survived Covid, but it felt like I was going to “get back to [his] normal self.”
Roughly two weeks later, however, his symptoms returned. Starting in mid-December, 2020 he again began to feel chest pains while walking outside and a constant headache that would not go away with ibuprofen, acetaminophen, naproxen, or aspirin.
Because of these symptoms, his doctor recommended that he rest, not do any strenuous physical activity, avoid emotional stress—basically do nothing. This worked for a few weeks and he was slowly starting to feel slightly better.
Although he did not feel strong enough to return to work or resume daily exercise, he felt he could organize and clean his home, and similar light chores. These activities seemed to make his symptoms much worse. In some ways, he felt worse than during the active infection. This gradually worsened over the next month. Over the next five months, he reported the following intermittent symptoms (in his words):
He felt as though “Covid had turned me from a vibrant, bright, athletic person into a feeble old man, and that alone was an extremely depressing thought.” Nine months into suffering PASC, he was feeling so bad, thinking he was going to have a heart attack or stroke that at one point, that his partner drove him to the emergency room at a local hospital. A series of tests, including EKG and a chest x-ray, were all normal, which is often the case with PASC patients. A few weeks later, he followed up the ER visit with an appointment to see his primary doctor. Additional bloodwork was run with normal test results. He continued to feel physically awful, emotionally frustrated, and desperate to find a solution.
Over the next several months, he sought to fully understand his illness and consider possible alternative therapies, learning that:
He considered a link between a chronic inflammatory state and the immune response, he considered alternative therapies for Lyme disease:
He did independent research:
Following this research, he felt he better understood the etiology of his symptoms:
These combined actions led to a substantial decrease in his chronic symptoms, most notably a return of his normal sense of smell and improving energy levels. He increased duration and frequency of mild to moderate exercise, particularly gardening and walking outdoors.
Accordingly, a therapeutic protocol for treating PASC comprises oral consumption of multiple supplements and active substance for a duration of about six (6) weeks.
In some embodiments, a six (6)-week therapeutic protocol for treating PASC comprises a mixture of Cistus incanus tea, Black Seed oil, Andrographis, quercetin, zinc (via Myovite®), and N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine (NAC).
In some embodiments, a therapeutic protocol for treating PASC comprises NAC and Ashwagandha. In some embodiments, the NAC is greater than about 1,000 milligrams (mg). In some embodiments, the Ashwaganda is greater than about 1,300 mg. In some embodiments, a therapeutic protocol for treating PASC comprises Nicotinamide Riboside (or NMN), to rebuild NAD+ levels, Pterostilbene, Liquid I.V.® to fully rehydrate and raise electrolyte (particularly, potassium) levels, Panax Ginseng, a probiotic, Vitamin C, and Vitamin D.
In some embodiments, a therapeutic protocol for treating PASC comprises altering the gut microbiome by ingestion of Turkey Tail mushrooms (Trametes versicolor) and Chaga Mushrooms (Inonotus obliquus).
In some embodiments, a therapeutic protocol for treating PASC comprises blunting the chronic immune response by ingestion of Andrographis, Quercetin and Cistus Incanus water-based infusion (“tea”).
In some embodiments, a therapeutic protocol for treating PASC comprises daily oral consumption of a mixture of different mushrooms, including Reishi, Shiitake, and Maritake genera.
In some embodiments, a therapeutic protocol for treating PASC is used in a method to treat chronic symptoms following or during infection with a Herpesvirus. In some embodiments, the Herpesvirus is an Epstein-Barr virus.
In some embodiments, a six-week therapeutic protocol for treating PASC comprises a treatment to moderate a hyperimmune response; a treatment to destroy SARS CoV-2 spike protein, a treatment to detoxify the body and the brain; a treatment to replenish key nutrients; a treatment to mitigate depression and anxiety; and a regimen of physical and mental exercises.
The treatment to moderate the hyperimmune response, in some embodiments, comprises oral administration of a composition of Cistus Incanus tea, Andrographis, Black Seed Oil, Quercetin, n-acetyl cystine (“NAC”), and Zinc. In some embodiments, the treatment additionally includes Quercetin.
The treatment to destroy SARS CoV-2 spike protein, in some embodiments, comprises initial oral administration of Chaga and Turkey Tail mushrooms in a combination with Cistus incanus, Andrographis, and Quercetin. In some embodiments, the treatment additionally comprises oral administration of Gum Benzoin and Black Walnut Hull following a period of treatment with the Chaga and Turkey Tail mushrooms, Cistus incanus, Andrographis, and Quercetin. In some embodiments, the treatment comprises daily administration of Turkey Tail and Chaga mushrooms for seven (7) days, followed by addition of half-doses of Gum Benzoin and Black Walnut Hull for an additional seven (7) days, followed by adding a dose of NAC and increasing the half-doses to full doses for an additional period of twenty-one (21) days.
The treatment to detoxify the body and the brain, in some embodiments, comprises oral administration of Burbur, Pinella, Zeolite, EDTA and a proprietary liver cleanse multivitamin complex (i.e., Myovite®) for about fourteen (14) days. Additional details of this treatment include with the Zeolite, start on a strong triple dose of two teaspoons, three times a day. Take this large amount of Zeolite for just one week so it can do a major body cleanup in the beginning and help mop up whatever heavy metals, loose virus remnants and any other debris remain from the original Covid damage. This larger amount of Zeolite will also work in partnership with the Chaga and Turkey Tail mushrooms to help clean-out the spike protein in the gut. In some embodiments, the treatment comprises reducing the Zeolite to just two teaspoons/day, after two weeks, for a period of four weeks.
Starting about week five, start taking EDTA for the final two weeks to help chelate any heavy metals still in your system as part of the final cleanup. By week six, increase the Zeolite to six teaspoons per day to help mop up any remaining residue from the virus cleanup. In some embodiments, the treatment additional comprises oral administration of Zeolite about once every two weeks.
The treatment to replenish key nutrients, in some embodiments, comprises oral administration of Myovite®, nicotinamide riboside (or NMN) and pterostilbene (for NAD+), Ginseng, Ashwagandha and Liquid I.V.®. During inflammation and symptom reduction, you can start to rebuild and heal the injured areas and restore depleted vitamins, minerals, and other vital nutrients that Covid leaches from the body during the original infection. Additionally, adding collagen peptides, fish oil, and creatine and the proprietary vitamin supplement is helpful to speed up healing. If you're over the age of 50, adding 50 mg of DHEA to boost hormone levels can potentially help the body heal faster. In some embodiments, this treatment is continued for at least a full six (6) weeks. In some embodiments, this treatment can be continued indefinitely to improve a feeling of physical well-being.
The treatment to mitigate depression and anxiety, in some embodiments, comprises Psilocybin micro-doses with Lion's Mane and niacin, and Ashwagandha. Part of the healing process is giving your brain and central nervous system the neurogenesis and neuroplasticity tools it needs to repair the neurological damage caused by Covid. In some embodiments, the treatment comprises an initial course of oral micro-dosing Psilocybin for five consecutive days for the first two weeks. A noticeable improvement in brain function typically results. The Psilocybin dose frequency is then reduced to twice a week starting on week three. On week six, the dose frequency is reduced to once weekly. In some embodiments, the Psilocybin micro-dosing is continued for an additional three (3) days following four (4) days with no Psilocybin micro-dosing. In some embodiments, the additional of a daily meditation practice, for about fifteen (15) to twenty (20) minutes, is added to the Psilocybin micro-dosing.
The regimen of physical and mental exercises, in some embodiments, comprises going on very short walks; 100 feet the first few days, then increasing the distance slowly as tolerated to eventually walking at least one mile daily. Working the arms with light weights is additionally useful. Five-to-fifteen-pound weights are sufficient.
In the final weeks, once the spike protein and over-reactive immune response of PASC are cleared out of the system and resolved, a final cleanup and detoxification combined with deeper reconditioning the body and brain and rebuilding the body's core energy reserves is useful.
Additional dietary supplements are helpful following the completion of all treatments and protocols. These additional supplements include Amazing Grass Greens Blend Superfood™ that is added to a daily shake. This Green powder is nutritious but its best to have alongside live greens (romaine, spinach, spring mix, microgreens, raw celery, etc.). Daily supplements additionally include Fish Oil capsules, DHEA, creatine powder, Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides™, Living Silica Collagen Booster™, and NAC. Additional daily supplements may include Nattokinase and French maritime pine bark extract. A diet low in histamine may be helpful in some individuals.
Some foods help diminish symptoms of PASC, including protein shakes with a half-cup of mixed berries and a half a frozen banana; leafy green salads with tomatoes, scallions, radishes, avocado, olive oil and apple cider vinegar; salmon and other seafood; poultry such as chicken and turkey; fruits such as apples, cherries, raspberries blackberries, and bananas; and vegetables, such as cauliflower, broccoli, and most other vegetables.
Some foods may worsen symptoms of PASC, including processed foods with added sugar, foods high in simple carbohydrates such as breads and pastries; alcohol of any kind, and fried foods. Any foods that raise histamine levels may worsen symptoms of PASC, including: vinegar; tomato ketchup; tomatoes; eggplant; spinach; frozen/salted/canned fish (i.e., sardines and tune); fermented dairy products including cheese yogurt, sour cream, buttermilk, and kefir; fermented vegetables, such as sauerkraut and kimchi; pickles or pickled vegetables; kombucha; cured or fermented meats (i.e., sausages, salami, and fermented ham; wine, beer, champagne, and other alcohol products; fermented soy products, i.e. tempeh, miso, soy sauce; and fermented grains, such as sourdough bread.
In some embodiments, a therapeutic protocol for treating PASC includes consumption of sleep aids, such as California Poppy & Valerian root extract blend; cannabidiol (“CBD”), cannabinol (“CBN”), and Cannabis edibles; melatonin; and Benadryl.
Additional adjuncts to therapeutic protocols for treating PASC may include daily meditation, such as for between about twenty (20) and about forty (40) minutes; daily light exercise; stress avoidance; increased consumption of fluids, including at least about sixty-four (64) ounces of water daily and between two and four coups of Cistus incanus tea; Epsom salts baths three or four times weekly; acupuncture; and earthing/grounding.
PASC is a complex disease that affects multiple areas of the body and affects them in very different ways, therefore the therapeutic protocols disclosed herein are necessarily detailed and require ingestion of multiple natural substances. To address all of these complexities, the protocols require a broad spectrum of therapies, so following it effectively requires a certain fastidiousness. There are a lot of different ingredients and careful attention to dosing and timing is required.
In some embodiments, the therapeutic protocols disclosed herein may be condenses into a simple course of compressed tablets comprising the aforementioned active agents, which are taken orally
Embodiments of therapeutic protocols to treat PASC have been described herein. The PASC treatment protocols focus on a treatment to moderate a hyperimmune response; a treatment to destroy and remove the SARS CoV-2 spike protein from the gut and body, a treatment to detoxify the body and the brain; a treatment to replenish key nutrients; a treatment to mitigate depression and anxiety; and a regimen of physical and mental exercises. A shorter, three-week protocol is also disclosed for those with a milder form of PASC.
The embodiments and examples set forth herein were presented in order to best explain the present invention and its practical application, and to thereby enable those of ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention. However, those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that the foregoing description and examples have been presented for the purpose of illustration and example. The description as set forth is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed. Many modifications and variations are possible, in light of the teachings herein above.
Andrographis paniculata
Andrographis is used in this protocol to help eliminate the over-reactive immune response and overall PASC symptoms in addition to helping eliminate the Covid S1 Spike protein. Andrographolide, the key medicinal component of Andrographis is well known for its broad-spectrum antiviral properties. Twenty-four studies showed andrographolide is effective against influenza A, hepatitis C virus, Chikungunya virus, HIV, hepatitis B virus, Herpes simplex virus 1, Epstein-Barr virus, and human papillomavirus. This study showed that both Andrographis paniculata extract and its active component andrographolide had a potent inhibitory effect against Covid-19.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8056600/
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
Ashwagandha is used in this protocol to help lower stress, anxiety, and depression, and improve sleep and overall brain health. It is also an adaptagenic used to raise the body's core energies.
It has a Cognition Promoting Effect and was useful in children with memory deficit and in old age people loss of memory. It was also found useful in neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's, Huntington's and Alzheimer's diseases. It has xiolytic (anti-anxiety) effect and improves energy levels and mitochondrial health. It is an anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic agent and was found useful in clinical cases of Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3252722/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6979308/
Black Seed Oil—Nigella sativa Drops
Nigella Sativa is used in this protocol to reduce the over-reactive immune response and help eliminate the PASC symptoms.
This has been extremely beneficial for me. The key ingredient is Thymoquinone which helps the body manage Mast Cell Activation Syndrome—also often part of PASC. The seed of Nigella sativa (N. sativa) has been used in different civilization around the world for centuries to treat various animal and human ailments. So far, numerous studies demonstrated the seed of Nigella sativa and its main active constituent, thymoquinone, to be medicinally very effective against various illnesses, including several chronic illnesses: neurological and mental illness, cardiovascular disorders, cancer, diabetes, inflammatory conditions, and infertility, as well as various infectious diseases due to bacterial, fungal, parasitic, and viral infections. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6535880/
Black Walnut Hull is used in this protocol to help eliminate all remaining traces of the Covid-19 S1 spoke protein virus traces.
The Black Walnut hull has many key medicinal properties including triterpenoids, naphthoquinones, and α-tetralones, which have important antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-cancer, and antioxidant capabilities.
The walnut fruit includes four main parts: the kernel, skin, shell, and green husk. It has been demonstrated that the walnut green husk could be valued as a source of different natural bioactive compounds with excellent antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6719079/
Chaga Mushrooms (Inonotus obliquus)
Chaga is used in this protocol to help the Gut microbiome eradicate any spike protein remnants. This is done in conjunction with Turkey Tail mushrooms and prebiotics & probiotics.
Inonotus obliquus mushroom helps eliminate undesirable bacteria in the gut while increasing desirable bacteria. This helps prevent the spike protein from being able to hide in the gut microbiome helping to completely eliminate it. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5309192/
Cistus incanus Tea (Rockrose)
Cistus incanus is used in this protocol to help eliminate the over-reactive immune response and PASC symptoms, and help heal the upper respiratory tract, and lower whole-body inflammation. It also potentially plays apart in eliminating the spike protein from the body.
This tea has been extremely beneficial for me. And according to research, it's also a powerful antiviral drug, which also helps rid the body of HIV virus, Influenza A virus, Ebola virus and Marburg virus among others. “Cistus incanus extract combines broad antiviral activity with low risk of virus resistance. Its mechanism-of-action involves blocking of primary virus attachment to cells by selective targeting of the viral envelope glycoproteins. In contrast, many other natural products with broad-spectrum antiviral activity target host cell components. Our results demonstrate that multiple antiviral components within the Cistus incanus extract block virus attachment to the host cell. Altogether, the broad and potent in vitro antiviral effects of Cistus incanus extract demonstrated in this study support the further exploration of Cistus incanus extract and its components for novel antiviral approaches.” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4735868/
Curcumin is used in this protocol to help eliminate the over-reactive immune response and especially inflammation. Research suggests that curcumin can help in the management of oxidative and inflammatory conditions, metabolic syndrome, arthritis, anxiety, and hyperlipidemia (too much fat or cholesterol). It may also help in the management of exercise-induced inflammation and muscle soreness, thus enhancing recovery and subsequent performance in active people.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5664031/
Desmodium molliculum (Burbur)
Burbur is used in this protocol to detox the kidneys, lymphatic system and protect the liver.
It is made from an extract from the leaves of Desmodium molliculum, a genus of the flowering plant family Fabaceae, a perennial that has been found and harvested in areas of Peru as high as 3,500 meters above sea level. Burbur leaf extract has been traditionally used for its body cleansing properties including the detoxification of the liver, kidneys, lymphatic system, and connective tissue.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23291573/
EDTA is a chelation agent used in this protocol to help perform a final detox of the brain and the cleanup of heavy metals and other toxins leftover from the initial Covid infection, PASC and the healing process.
Neurotoxicity can be caused by numerous direct agents, of which toxic metals, organophosphorus pesticides, air pollution, radiation and electromagnetic fields, neurotoxins, chemotherapeutic and anesthetic drugs, and pathogens are the most important. Other indirect causes of neurotoxicity are cytokine and/or reactive oxygen species production and adoptive immunotherapy.
The chelating agent calcium disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA)—previously used to treat cardiovascular diseases—is known to be useful for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases by removing these toxins.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30813622/
Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius)
Ginseng is used in this protocol to help rebuild the body's depleted core energy reserves. It also specifically helps the body heal from PASC via a variety of therapeutic effects, including antioxidation, anti-inflammatory, vasorelaxation, antiallergic, antidiabetic, and anticancer. Research results show that ginseng has beneficial effects on cardiac and vascular diseases through efficacy, including antioxidation, control of vasomotor function, modulation of ion channels and signal transduction, improvement of lipid profiles, adjustment of blood pressure, improvement in cardiac function, and reduction in platelet adhesion. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6026386/
Gum Benzoin is used in this protocol to help eliminate the leftover traces of the Covid-19 virus specifically the S1 spike protein.
It is used for many ailments and is known for its antibacterial, anti-biofilm and anticancer properties. The main medicinal ingredients are:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/336825434_A_review_on_bioactive_potential_of_Benzoin_Resin
Hericium erinaceus (Lion's Mane) is used in this protocol to help protect and heal the brain and nervous system from any damage caused by the initial Covid-19 infection and PASC.
The evidence-based studies have shown that Lion's Mane can delay neuronal cell death with neurodegenerative diseases, such as ischemic stroke, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease and depression. Moreover, results have indicated that it can promote functional recovery and enhance nerve regeneration with neuropathic pain or presbycusis. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5987239/
Liquid IV is used in this protocol to keep the body fully hydrated and to have adequate electrolyte levels, so that the body and brain can heal more efficiently.
Electrolytes are essential for basic life functioning, such as maintaining electrical neutrality in cells, generating, and conducting action potentials in the nerves and muscles. Sodium, potassium, and chloride are the significant electrolytes along with magnesium, calcium, phosphate, and bicarbonates.
Liquid IV also uses 11 grams of non-GMO sugar to help force hydrate the body. At first, I was alarmed that I was also drinking sugar until I understood the science behind how it works. The sugar is part of Liquid IV's design in that it helps your body absorb water and electrolytes as quickly and efficiently as possible.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK541123/
NAC is used in this protocol to help eliminate the over-reactive immune response and symptoms of PASC.
“We can take a lot of “antioxidants” but N-Acetyl-L-cysteine is the precursor to Glutathione which is the only antioxidant made in the body, and the only antioxidant that we know works intracellularly” according to Dr. William Lenaburg, MD.
NAC has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating characteristics that may prove beneficial in the treatment and prevention of SARS-Cov-2. NAC can also boost the immune system, suppress viral replication, and reduce inflammation. Potential therapeutic benefits of NAC include, extracellularly scavenging ROS radicals, replenishing intracellular GSH, suppression of cytokine storm, and T cell protection, thus mitigating inflammation and tissue injury.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7649937/
Nicotinamide Riboside is used in this protocol to replenish NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) levels which can be depleted by Covid-19. NMN is a viable alternative to nicotinamide riboside.
Low NAD+ levels can cause heart and neurological problems as well as slowing down cell regeneration, which is a key to healing. Low NAD+ levels can also lower serotonin levels which contribute to depression.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s42255-021-00507-3
There's also evidence suggesting that NAD may help the body repair neuronal stress or stress that occurs in the brain's neurons in animal test subjects. This indicates that NAD+ supplements may protect the brain against memory loss. Scientific research also suggests that NAD+ may increase endurance and strengthen the muscles, and lengthen lifespans by improving mitochondrial functions. https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/compound-repairs-neurological-damage-shows-cognitive-benefits-mouse-model-alzheimers-disease
Pimpinella anisum (Pinella)
Pinella, or Anise Oil, is used in this protocol to help detox the brain and nervous system, and lower inflammation.
An herbal extract made from Pimpinella anisum, commonly known as Anise, has been used by indigenous groups for centuries. Primary benefits of this cleanse include reducing inflammation, the elimination of toxins from both the brain and central nervous systems and reducing brain fog. Pimpinella anisum significantly reduces the quantity and severity of epileptic seizure attacks and helps protect the brain from trauma and lack of oxygen. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3416669/
Psilocybin is used in this protocol to help heal the brain via its neurogenesis capabilities, reduce depression and anxiety via neuroplasticity, reduce brain fog, and help recover lost memories. It also can boost the immune system.
There is strong evidence showing substantial decreases in depression and anxiety symptoms that appear to persist for at least six months after a single active treatment of Psilocybin. Such results are unprecedented in psychiatry.
For example, according to studies found in the NIH library, no current pharmaceutical antidepressant works as effectively as Psilocybin over the long run. Psilocybin has also shown promising results for: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Cluster Headaches, Addiction, Treatment-Resistant Depression, and Cancer-Related Psychiatric Distress. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5509636/
Quercetin is used in this protocol to help eliminate the over-reactive immune response and overall PASC symptoms, especially inflammation, in addition to helping eliminate the Covid S1 Spike protein. Quercetin suppresses the NLRP3 inflammasome by affecting these regulators. Quercetin, as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, analgesic and inflammatory compound, is probably a potential treatment for severe inflammation and one of the main life-threatening conditions in patients with COVID-19. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7840793/
Quercetin also acts as a zinc ionophore. This means that quercetin transfers or pushes zinc into your body's cells, which prevents the cells from becoming infected. Zinc is an important mineral that can lessen the duration of colds and viruses.
Stevia rebaudiana
Stevia is used in this protocol to help breakdown Biofilms where the Covid-19 S1 spike protein can hide, and to help sweeten some of the medicines, especially the Cistus incanus tea.
Viruses and bacteria in biofilms are enclosed by an extracellular matrix that gives protection and improves survival of that virus or bacteria. Previous studies have shown that viruses such as Covid-19 can secondarily colonize preexisting biofilms, and viral biofilms have also been described.
Stevia extracts have effectively suppressed the activity of human retroviruses (HRV) by blocking the binding of virus with susceptible cells.
Unlike pharmaceutical antivirals like Remantadine, solutions of purified Stevia extract had marked virustatic and virucidal properties. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7089513/pdf/11094_2009_Article_270.pdf
Turkey Tail Mushrooms (Trametes versicolor)
Turkey Tail is used in this protocol to help the Gut microbiome eradicate any spike protein remnants. This is done in conjunction with Chaga mushrooms and prebiotics and probiotics. Trametes versicolor has been well recognized for its activity in maintaining the general health of the population and in managing and treating human diseases in various cultures. Polysaccharopeptide (PSP) is the active medicinal ingredient and has shown antitumorigenic and immunomodulatory effects, for example, elimination of prostate cancer stem cells and control of the intestinal microbiome, and its interplay with host cells as a prebiotic. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27910783/
Zeolite is used in this protocol to help detox the body and brain, and mop-up residual heavy metals, virus remnants and other toxins or poisons. It can also help keep the gut microbiome healthy.
Zeolite is a safe and excellent detoxifying, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory agent. Zeolite, sometimes called “The Magic Stone,” is a porous volcanic mineral with high absorbency and ion-exchange capacity. The molecular structure is a dense network of Sodium Aluminate and Silicon-Oxygen Tetrahedrons that generates cavities where water and other polar molecules or ions are inserted/exchanged. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26268084/https://protomfitness.co.uk/blog/2015/12/17/amazing-health-benefits-of-zeolites/
And here's interesting information from a company that sells Zeolite: https://www.therechargeclinic.com/post/everything-you-need-to-know-about-zeolite-for-detox
Zinc is used in this protocol to help reduce the over-reactive immune response and symptoms of PASC and is used as an antiviral therapy and immunomodulatory agent.
It directly inhibits viral replication and balances the immune response during infectious diseases. Quercetin and Zinc work very well together to prevent and stop infection. Quercetin somehow makes it so that Zinc can enter cells more easily, thereby protecting many more cells from getting infected, slowing down the infection.
Zinc supplementation also improves the mucociliary clearance (lung defense), strengthens the integrity of the epithelium (layers of protective cells), decreases viral replication, preserves antiviral immunity, attenuates the risk of hyper-inflammation, supports anti-oxidative effects and thus reduces lung damage and minimized secondary infections. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7365891/.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63348002 | Jun 2022 | US |
