I was digging though my emails and came past a protocol sent out by Chris Masterjohn. Chris has a doctorate in nutrition science and now works as a science communicator.
The Basics:
Chris recommends keeping a few items in your medicine cabinet so that you are prepared. These items include:
-Povidone Iodine -Zinc Lozenges -Vitamin A & D -Omega 3 & 6
-Vitamin C -Vitamin E & K2 -Whey Protein -Collagen -LMNT or Himalayan Salt
When you start to feel like you might be getting a cold it’s time to mobilize your above prepper kit. Rinse your nose with the iodine and take a zinc lozenge. At your first meal you can down 10-20,000 IU each of vitamins A and D. If you continue to have symptoms you can repeat the rinse up to 4 times a day, lozenge whenever you have symptoms, and keep hammering the A and D at each meal.
If you progress into a full blown cold you can up the vitamin A and D intake (see the PDF) as well as start taking the vitamin K2 and E supplements. Bump of the lozenges to every 2 hours and do your best to consume bone broth and vitamin C rich foods.
Some Tips On The Food Front:
Supplements are good, but of course the best thing you can do to prevent a cold is take care of your body BEFORE you get sick. This obviously means exercise, plenty of sleep, and eating healthy.
Diversify your proteins and vegetables
Try to eat “nose to tail” add liver or bone broth (the real superfoods) to your diet for a boost in vitamins and minerals.
Include foods that aid digestion (ginger, fermented veggies) in small amounts
For all the details of Chris’ protocol click the button below to download his PDF.
-In Fitness & Mindset,
Coach Collins