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<\/a>Image: Zimmermann, P. (2019). Factors affecting vaccination<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n As well as physical deficiencies having an impact on the efficacy of a vaccine so do mental and emotional stresses. Therefore, supporting mental and emotional health will possibly benefit the outcome of vaccination (2).\u00a0 In the USA the purchase of alcohol increased by 54% during March of 2020 and online the increases of alcohol sales were up by 500%.\u00a0 The significance of these statistics would be the added detox burden placed on individuals with increased alcohol intake (2).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n NAC<\/strong>:\u00a0 N-Acetlycysteine stimulates Glutathione (which is a powerful antioxidant), promotes detoxification and acts as a scavenger of free radicals (3). Supporting liver & kidney detoxification may be beneficial. Other supportive nutrients & herbs to consider here may include Dandelion root, Turmeric, St. Mary\u2019s Thistle, Taurine & Selenium.<\/p>\n Vitamin C: <\/strong>Vit C has been well researched with regard to it immune activity. Vit C provides important antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immune regulating activity post-vaccination, as well as preventing and\/or reducing the during of the common cold. Alpha lipoic acid, <\/strong>which also has robust antioxidant activity,<\/strong> here may enhance these benefits when used in combination.<\/p>\n Mast cell support: <\/strong>Mast cells are white blood cells found at the entrance of body tissues such as ears, nose, throat skin, genitalia and rectum.\u00a0 Their job is to protect but they can become over active and over stimulated in patients having an allergic reaction and result in an inflammatory condition.\u00a0 Mast Cells stimulate the release of histamine, leukotrienes and cytokines which result in the characteristic allergic symptoms. Supporting mast cell function can be beneficial for all individuals but especially these who are prone to allergies. Nutrients & herbs which have been shown to support mast cell function include quercetin, vitamin C, Nigella & Perilla (5).<\/p>\n Tresos B<\/strong>: a great multi-vitamin and multi-mineral formula providing antioxidant as well as nutrients for supporting stress (adrenal\/nervous) system and immune function.<\/p>\n Varied wholefoods diet<\/strong>: Malnutrition-induced immunodeficiency has been known to reduce the efficacy of vaccines. Maintaining a varied nutrient dense diet is important here. Healthy eating is important for maintaining robust immune function, poor nutrition may have a negative impact on our innate & adaptive immune function. Including sufficient dietary fibre is an important component of this. Dietary fibre is essential for supporting the microbiome which plays an important role in immune function and antibodies production.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Natural Killer (NK) cell support<\/strong>: NK Cells provide extra support to the immune system during an acute health challenge. The following nutrients & herbs may support NK cell function: zinc, selenium, Astragalus, Shiitake & Maitake mushrooms & polyphenols (such as resveratrol).<\/p>\n Inflammatory support<\/strong>: Supporting the balance between pro-inflammatory & anti-inflammatory responses post vaccination can be helpful. N-acetylcysteine, turmeric, vitamin E tocotrienols & resveratrol may all be helpful here.<\/p>\n Come and have a chat if you want to follow any of this protocol, we will be happy to assist & tailor it to your individual needs.<\/p>\n (1)<\/strong> Aman, F., & Masood, S. (2020). How Nutrition can help to fight against COVID-19 Pandemic.\u00a0Pakistan journal of medical sciences<\/em>,\u00a036<\/em>(COVID19-S4), S121\u2013S123. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.12669\/pjms.36.COVID19-S4.2776<\/a><\/p>\n (2)<\/strong> Madison, A.A., Shrout, M.R., Renna, M.E., Kiecolt-Glaser, J.K. (in press) Psychological and Behavioral Predictors of Vaccine Efficacy: Considerations for COVID-19, Perspectives on Psychological Science<\/em>.<\/p>\n (3)<\/strong> Mokhtari, V., Afsharian, P., Shahhoseini, M., Kalantar, S. M., & Moini, A. (2017). A Review on Various Uses of N-Acetyl Cysteine.\u00a0Cell journal<\/em>,\u00a019<\/em>(1), 11\u201317. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.22074\/cellj.2016.4872<\/p>\n (4)<\/strong> Rayman, M. P., & Calder, P. C. (2021). Optimising COVID-19 vaccine efficacy by ensuring nutritional adequacy.\u00a0The British journal of nutrition<\/em>, 1\u20132. Advance online publication. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S0007114521000386<\/p>\n (5)<\/strong> https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6384425\/<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Marilyn Lemaire<\/a> is a Master Herbalist with over 30 years experience. Marilyn is very passionate about preventative health care and supporting optimal well-being at every age. Marilyn has co-owned & run Vive Health for over 15 years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This article offers nutritional suggestions that can support the immune system through vaccination. Research done from Ohio state university concludes that the success of a vaccine not only depends on the efficacy of the vaccine but also on the profile … Continue reading Suggested Nutritional Support<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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