If forgiveness is medicine for the soul, then gratitude is vitamins.
—Dr. Steve Maraboli
Supplements can accelerate your weight loss and enhance your overall health, especially if you have digestive issues or if you’ve had your gallbladder surgically removed. I have listed foundational supplements in the following table. Don’t be overwhelmed when you look at the list—it’s intended to be broad, with many options to enhance your success. You must evaluate which supplements are the most appropriate for you, based on your own unique set of health challenges and where your particular body needs support. Discussing your plan with a trusted health-care practitioner may be helpful.
For some categories I have made product recommendations, and you will notice many are manufactured by Uni Key Health Systems. The reason for this is that I’ve been instrumental in developing this company’s formulas over the past twenty-five years. That said, I will never discourage you from using comparable products! When choosing supplements, there are a few things to keep in mind. Make certain your multivitamin-multimineral supplement is copper-free. In Chapter 7 we discussed the problems with copper overload (potential for causing estrogen dominance, thyroid issues, mood instability, and other problems). Also, be careful to check for iron content if you have iron overload issues.
SUPPLEMENTS
Bile support
Choline
Taurine
Lipase
Ox bile
UNI KEY Health: Bile Builder (combination of choline, taurine, lipase, ox bile, and other bile-building agents)
BENEFITS
Mandatory if no gallbladder
Highly recommended for others, especially those with gallbladder, digestion, or weight issues
Breaks down fats, thins the bile and increases bile flow, decreases fat deposition in liver, reduces homocysteine levels, precursor to acetylcholine; detoxification support
RECOMMENDED DOSE
Choline: 500 mg with each meal or as directed by health-care practitioner
Taurine: 250 mg with each meal or as directed by health-care practitioner
Lipase: 1,500 USP 50 mg with each meal
Ox bile: 100 mg per meal
Bile Builder: 2 capsules with each meal or as directed by health-care practitioner
SUPPLEMENT
Digestive bitters (Dr. Shade’s Bitters No. 9, or equivalent product)
Metabolixirs
BENEFITS
Remedy for GERD, protein and fat digestion, low stomach acid
RECOMMENDED DOSE
Take 30 minutes before each meal, or after a meal for digestive symptoms
SUPPLEMENT
Orthophosphoric acid (OPA)
Super Phosphozyme by Biotics Research
BENEFITS
Dissolves gallstones
RECOMMENDED DOSE
See detailed protocol in Chapter 4
SUPPLEMENT
Pancreatic enzymes
American Biologics Inf-Zyme Forte (Available through UNI KEY Health)
BENEFITS
Breaks down proteins, fats, and carbohydrates
RECOMMENDED DOSE
1–3 tablets daily with meals for digestion, or as directed by health-care practitioner
SUPPLEMENT
Siberian pine nut oil
Siberian Tiger Naturals
BENEFITS
Healing the digestive tract, aiding digestion and metabolism, stimulating cholecystokinin
RECOMMENDED DOSE
One teaspoon 3 times daily 30–60 minutes before meals
SUPPLEMENT
Stomach acid replacements
Hydrochloric acid (HCl), apple cider vinegar
UNI KEY Health: HCL+2 (hydrochloric acid, pepsin, and ox bile)
BENEFITS
Boosts stomach acidity, relieves acid reflux and GERD, improves fat and protein digestion, defends against gastrointestinal pathogens
RECOMMENDED DOSE
Apple cider vinegar: 1 tablespoon before meals, diluted 2–3 times in water if necessary
HCL+2: 2 capsules 3 times daily during or following meals, or as directed by health-care practitioner
SUPPLEMENT
Stoneroot (collinsonia root)
BENEFITS
Helps dissolve gallstones, remedies constipation
RECOMMENDED DOSE
1,000 to 4,000 mg per day or as directed by health-care practitioner
SUPPLEMENT
MAP (Master Amino Pattern)
BENEFITS
Protein replacement/supplement
RECOMMENDED DOSE
5 tablets 3 times daily before meals (each dose equals 10 grams protein)
SUPPLEMENT
Protein powder
UNI KEY Health: Fat Flush Whey Protein or Fat Flush Body Protein (vegan)
BENEFITS
Protein replacement/supplement
RECOMMENDED DOSE
20 grams of protein per serving
SUPPLEMENT
L-carnitine tartrate
BENEFITS
Thermogenesis, increased energy, and mitochondrial support
RECOMMENDED DOSE
1–4 grams per day in divided doses, between meals
SUPPLEMENT
UNI KEY Health: Adrenal Formula
BENEFITS
Overall adrenal support, stress modulation, and better sleep
RECOMMENDED DOSE
Dosages and blends vary, but all are typically taken 3 times per day at 7 a.m., 11 a.m., and 3 p.m., or as directed by health-care practitioner
SUPPLEMENT
Argentyn silver nasal spray
BENEFITS
Antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal support for immune system
RECOMMENDED DOSE
Refer to product label or as directed by health-care practitioner
SUPPLEMENT
ASEA
BENEFITS
Source of redox signaling molecules for cellular communication; triples antioxidant efficiency by boosting glutathione
RECOMMENDED DOSE
2–4 ounces daily for maintenance, up to 8 ounces for high intensity training
SUPPLEMENT
Boron
BENEFITS
Helps remove fluoride
RECOMMENDED DOSE
3 mg daily or as directed by health-care practitioner
SUPPLEMENT
Brown seaweed extract
Modifilan Pure Brown Seaweed Extract
BENEFITS
Binds to radioactive particles and escorts them out of the body; also binds to heavy metals and other harmful compounds
RECOMMENDED DOSE
4–6 capsules (2 to 3 grams) daily, upon arising
SUPPLEMENT
Carbon 60
C60 in coconut oil or avocado oil by Purple Power
BENEFITS
Protection from radiation, including 5G
RECOMMENDED DOSE
1 tablespoon per day or as directed by health-care practitioner
SUPPLEMENT
Chlorella
BENEFITS
Binds to heavy metals and other toxins
RECOMMENDED DOSE
3–9 grams per day 45 minutes before meals
SUPPLEMENT
Essiac tea
Mountain Rose Herbs Essiac Blend or equivalent
BENEFITS
Potent blend of herbs and bark for detoxification, liver cleansing; kills cancer cells
RECOMMENDED DOSE
Prepare as directed by product label
SUPPLEMENT
Glutathione
ACG by Results RNA
Liposomal glutathione
BENEFITS
Required for detox; “master antioxidant,” injuries, illnesses, stress, toxins, etc.; major factor in overall health and disease resistance
RECOMMENDED DOSE
Refer to product label or as directed by health-care practitioner
SUPPLEMENT
Greens supplement
UNI KEY Health: Daily Greens Formula, which includes hydroponic chlorella
BENEFITS
Energy and detox support
RECOMMENDED DOSE
One scoop per day in water or smoothie
SUPPLEMENT
Homeopathic formulations
HVS Laboratories Homeovitics
BENEFITS
Liver and detox support
RECOMMENDED DOSE
Practitioners only can order
SUPPLEMENT
Irish moss
UNI KEY Health: Super-GI Cleanse
BENEFITS
Binds to heavy metals and other toxins and escorts them out of the body
RECOMMENDED DOSE
Super-GI Cleanse: 3 capsules 1–2 times daily with 10–12 ounces of water
SUPPLEMENT
MSM
BENEFITS
Provides biologically active sulfur, which boosts immune function
RECOMMENDED DOSE
3–6 grams daily, divided into 3 doses or as directed by health-care practitioner
SUPPLEMENT
Pantethine
Vitamin B5
BENEFITS
Adrenal support
RECOMMENDED DOSE
1,000–2,000 mg daily
SUPPLEMENT
Pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ)
BENEFITS
Mitochondrial support and regeneration, longevity extender, heart and brain protection
RECOMMENDED DOSE
20 mg daily or as directed by your health-care practitioner
SUPPLEMENT
BENEFITS
Liver support and detox
RECOMMENDED DOSE
SUPPLEMENT
Takesumi Supreme (carbonized bamboo)
Supreme Nutrition Products
BENEFITS
Absorbs heavy metals, radiation, chemicals, mold, and other toxins
RECOMMENDED DOSE
¼ teaspoon mixed into 8 ounces water, 2 to 3 times daily away from food, meds, or supplements (30 minutes before or 90 minutes after)
SUPPLEMENT
THYRO-KEY
UNI KEY Health: glandular extracts
BENEFITS
Overall thyroid support
RECOMMENDED DOSE
1 tablet 2–3 times daily
SUPPLEMENT
Ubiquinol
Highly bioavailable form of CoQ10
BENEFITS
Eliminates free radicals, supports immune system
RECOMMENDED DOSE
100–300 mg daily
SUPPLEMENT
Zeolites
ACZ Nano by Results RNA
ZeoBind by BioPure
BENEFITS
Helps remove heavy metals, chemicals, radioactive particles, and mold from the body
RECOMMENDED DOSE
ACZ Nano: Begin with 1 spray per day and gradually work up to 5–10 sprays 2–4 times daily, or as directed by health-care practitioner
ZeoBind: ½ teaspoon once daily, 30 minutes before your main meal
SUPPLEMENT
Radical Metabolizer
UNI KEY Health: Raspberry ketones, African mango, and forskolin
BENEFITS
Balances leptin
RECOMMENDED DOSE
As directed on label
SUPPLEMENT
CLA (conjugated linoleic acid)
UNI KEY Health: CLA-1000
BENEFITS
Encourages fat burning
RECOMMENDED DOSE
1,000 mg 3 times daily
SUPPLEMENT
Fish oil
BENEFITS
EPA and DHA, long-chain omega-3s; prostaglandins, brain, and nervous system support
RECOMMENDED DOSE
1,000–2,000 mg daily after 21-Day Reboot
SUPPLEMENT
GLA (gamma linolenic acid) from black currant seed
UNI KEY Health: GLA-90
BENEFITS
Stimulates brown fat activity and fat burning, reduces inflammation, optimizes cholesterol, and relieves PMS
RECOMMENDED DOSE
360–1,800 mg daily
SUPPLEMENT
Iodine
Health Gems Energy Biodine
BENEFITS
Optimizes thyroid function
RECOMMENDED DOSE
Start with one drop and increase by one drop daily until your basal temperature is at least 97.8°F, or use as directed by your health-care practitioner
SUPPLEMENT
Magnesium (full spectrum)
UNI KEY Health: Mag-Key
BENEFITS
Prevents constipation, supports the heart, enhances sleep, and modulates stress
RECOMMENDED DOSE
5 mg per pound of body weight
SUPPLEMENT
Multivitamin-multimineral supplement (iron-free or copper-free; iron-free for males)
UNI KEY Health: Female Multiple or Male Multiple
BENEFITS
Overall nutritional support
RECOMMENDED DOSE
Take according to instructions on label
SUPPLEMENT
UNI KEY Health: Flora-Key
BENEFITS
Building a healthy microbiome
RECOMMENDED DOSE
At least 10 billion CFU; one that includes at least the strains Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, and/or Lactobacillus gasseri
SUPPLEMENT
Vitamin C
BENEFITS
Helps conversion of excess cholesterol into bile; daily C can cut gallstone risk in half
RECOMMENDED DOSE
1,000–5,000 mg daily, minimum
SUPPLEMENT
Vitamin D
BENEFITS
Reduces inflammation, helps heal leaky gut, and positively influences more than 200 genes; cancer prevention
RECOMMENDED DOSE
2,000–5,000 IU daily (adjust based on routine blood levels or as directed by health-care practitioner)
SUPPLEMENT
Weight-loss support
UNI KEY Health: Weight Loss Formula (includes L-carnitine tartrate, chromium, and berberine)
BENEFITS
Blood sugar balance, metabolism boost, diminished cravings, increased energy
RECOMMENDED DOSE
1 capsule 3 times daily
SUPPLEMENT
Bioidentical hormones
Estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA
BENEFITS
Hormone balance and prevention of estrogen dominance
RECOMMENDED DOSE
As prescribed by health-care practitioner
SUPPLEMENT
Black seed oil or powdered black seed
BENEFITS
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
RECOMMENDED DOSE
2,000 mg or as directed by health-care practitioner
SUPPLEMENT
Melatonin
UNI KEY Health: Melatonin, unique time-released formula with mineral support
BENEFITS
Improves sleep, resets biological clock, cancer protective, antioxidant properties, replenishes levels lowered by exposure to EMFs
RECOMMENDED DOSE
1–3 mg before bed or as directed by health-care practitioner