First, a word of caution. When it comes to protocols, or specific programs, it is important to remember that they are designed to be done in an incremental fashion, under medical supervision. The following baseline protocols, and the other protocols indicated for specific ailments that will be presented throughout this book, are not in any way to be construed as prescriptions to cure the conditions, but as suggested nutritional components only. Each protocol was requested by physicians for specific patients, and they should only be employed under a physician’s directions.
There are three important things to note about following these protocols: First, a patient’s diagnosis, treatment, and medications must be considered in determining if any of the suggested vitamins, minerals, foods, and herbs are inadvisable. Special considerations should be given to pregnant and nursing mothers.
Second, each protocol must be implemented in gradual steps. Begin with low doses of one or two items of the protocol’s suggested items to determine a patient’s acceptance and tolerance. Once it is determined that the patient has adapted, the dosage should be increased in gradual steps.
And finally, a word about dosages. This will be repeated later, but it is extremely important. It will be given in the form of an example: If you have high cholesterol, heart disease, and hypertension, and each has a protocol calling for garlic at 1,000 milligrams, this does not mean that you are to take 3,000 milligrams. You take only the amount called for in one protocol. In other words, these protocols are not additive. Generally, you would follow the protocol for the primary condition. Let us say you have five illnesses. Take the illness that seems to be the most threatening, and follow that protocol. Once you have followed this protocol for a year, and you see the condition improving, chances are great that the other conditions are improving as well.
Your whole body, at this point, should be stronger and healthier, and your immune system should be working better. The energy-enhancing vitality of one protocol will, no doubt, help you with your other conditions. However, if you still find you need help, go to the second protocol (the one for the next troublesome condition). Try that one for a year as well. Never take three protocols for three conditions at once. That would overwhelm the system.
I also want to stress again that in suggesting alternative treatments, I am not claiming that these treatments are absolute cures, only that they can have some beneficial effect on the conditions. I am not asking you to give up whatever your doctor is suggesting, if you decide to go with any of these protocols. These are complementary, augmentative treatments. That is why they should be followed under medical supervision.
The following baseline wellness protocol is a one-size-fits-all program of supplementation based on the work I did in health support groups and represents one of the pillars of my Wellness Model. You should work with your doctor to make sure that the supplements listed below are right for you. This is particularly important if you are taking any medications. Moreover, you should not be taking all these supplements at once.
| Vitamin A | 15,000 IU |
| Vitamin C | 2-10,000mg |
| Vitamin D | 1-5,000 IU |
| Vitamin E | 4-800 IU |
| VitaminB1 | 75mg |
| VitaminB2 | 50mg |
| VitaminB3 | 150mg |
| VitaminB6 | 50mg |
| Folic Acid | 800mg |
| VitaminB12 | 1mg |
| Vitamin K | 2mg |
| Biotin | 400mg |
| Pantothenic Acid | 500mg |
| Calcium | 600mg |
| Iodine | 10mg |
| Magnesium | 600mg |
| Zinc | 20mg |
| Manganese | 25mg |
| Chromium | 200mg |
| Selenium | 100mg |
| Molybdenum | 125mg |
| Potassium | 100mg |
| Copper | 2mg |
| Astaxanthin | 25mg |
| L-Carnosine | 1,000mg |
| Rosemary Leaf Powder | 25mg |
| Tocotrienols | 25mg |
| Raspberry Leaf Powder | 5mg |
| Citrus Bioflavonoid | 300mg |
| Rutin | 25mg |
| Red Wine Concentrate | 100mg |
| Grape Skin Extract | 150mg |
| Decaffeinated China Green | |
| Tea Leaf Powder | 400mg |
| Cabbage Leaf | 25mg |
| Carrot Root | 25mg |
| Para Amino Benzoic Acid | 200mg |
| Mushroom Complex | 300mg |
| Milk Thistle Leaf Extract | 25mg |
| Bilberry Fruit Powder | 25mg |
| Lycopene | 20mg |
| Grape Seed Extract | 150mg |
| Coenzyme Q10 | 300mg |
| Quercetin | 1000mg |
| Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Powder | 150mg |
| Broccoli | 300mg |
| Acerola berry | 200mg |
| Hesperedin | 100mg |
| Glutathione | 500mg |
| Linolenic Acid | 100mg |
| Ginger Rhizome Extract | 100mg |
| Superoxide Dismutase | 25mg |
| Alpha-Lipoic Acid | 600mg |
| Trimethylglycine | 200mg |
| Phosphatidylserine | 200mg |
| Isoflavone Genistein | 200mg |
| Inositol | 250mg |
| Lutein | 25mg |
| Citrus Bioflavonoids | 300mg |
| Methylsulfenyl Methane | 400mg |
| L-Taurine | 500mg |
| N-Acetyl Cysteine | 500mg |
| Orthinine Alpha Ketoglutarate | 500mg |
| Choline Bitartrate | 500mg |
| Phosphatidyl Choline | 500mg |
| Acetyl L-Carnitine | 500mg |
| Bromelain | 15mg |
Supplemental vitamins and minerals, as well as smart nutrients and drugs, can be extremely beneficial to brain health when used in combination with a healthful diet. Keeping track of the proper dosages can be difficult. To help you in that goal, I have provided the following chart that summarizes the supplement program I recommend.
The plan that follows is intended to promote brain health and protect your brain. When recommending protocols for specific conditions, as I do later in this book, I am assuming that you are already following the supplement program in the chart that follows.
Again, do not combine this protocol with any other protocol from this book. If you are taking medications, or have any food restrictions, you should consult with your doctor before beginning this or any supplement program. Supplement overdoses are rare, but possible, and certain combinations may affect individuals adversely.
| VITAMINS AND NUTRIENTS | DAILY DOSE | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|
| Acetyl L-carnitine (ACL) | 2,000 mg in two divided doses | |
| Alpha-lipoic acid | 300 mg in two divided doses | |
| B-complex vitamins | • 100 mg thiamin (B1) | A B-complex vitamin should contain the dosages I recommend. |
| • 50 mg riboflavin (B2) | ||
| • 100 mg niacin (B3) | ||
| • 100 mg niacin (B3) | ||
| • 300 mg pantothenic acid (B5) | ||
| • 75 mg pyridoxine (B6) | ||
| • 250 mg inositol (B8) | ||
| • 800 mcg folic acid (B9) | ||
| • 1 mg vitaminB12 | ||
| • 60 mcg biotin | ||
| • 200–300 mg trimethylglycine (TMG) | ||
| • 500 mg choline | ||
| • 100 mg para-aminobenzoic acid | ||
| Carnosine | 1,000 mg | |
| Coenzyme Q10 (coQ10) | 100–300 mg with meals | |
| Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) | 25–50 mg | Must be prescribed by health practitioner. Individuals with hormone-related cancers should not take DHEA. |
| Dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE) | 150 mg | May be overstimulating for some people. Headaches, muscle tension, and irritability may occur. Do not take if you have epilepsy, a history of convulsions, or bipolar disorder. If you have kidney or liver disease, consult your doctor before taking this supplement. |
| Essential fatty acids (EFAs) | • 4,000 mg borage oil (equals 920 mg GLA) | |
| • 2,000 mg fish oil extract (equals 1,000 mg DHA) | ||
| • 400 mg EFP | ||
| Glycerylphosphorylcholine (GPC) | 600 mg | |
| Hydergine | 5–10 mg | |
| Lecithin | 1 gram | About 1 heaping tablespoon of granules |
| Phosphatidylcholine | 500–1,000 mg | |
| Phosphatidylserine (PS) | 300 mg | Do not use if you have a bipolar disorder. Do not use if you suffer from depression. |
| Pregnenolone | 50 mg | Individuals with hormone-related cancers should not take pregnenolone. |
| Proanthocyanidins | 200 mg | Naturally occurring in grape seed extract and pine bark extract. |
| Selenium | 200 mcg | |
| Vinpocetine | 10 mg two times daily with meals | |
| Vitamin C | 1–8,000 mg | |
| Vitamin E | • 4-800 IU | Mixed tocopherols with an emphasis on gamma. |
| • 200 mg (gamma tocopherol) | ||
| • 65 mg (palm oil–derived tocotrienols) |