Measles is a Nutritional Deficiency Disease (Vit D, Vit A, Zinc, etc)
Measles: A Nutritional Deficiency Disease - Integrative Orthomolecular Medicine for the Prevention and Management of Measles
Suggested Nutrient Doses for Measles Prevention and Management:
Vitamin A: 50,000-100,000 IU (acute), 10,000-25,000 IU (prevention) - supports mucosal integrity & immune function.
Vitamin C: 5,000-20,000 mg/day - reduces oxidative stress & viral load. Reduce dose if it causes a laxative effect.
Vitamin D: 5,000-10,000 IU/day - modulates immunity, reduces inflammation.
Zinc: 30-75 mg/day - inhibits viral replication.
Selenium: 200-400 mcg/day - prevents viral mutations, boosts immunity.
Quercetin: 500-1,500 mg/day - functions as a zinc ionophore, enhances antiviral effects.
NAC (N-Acetylcysteine): 600-2,000 mg/day - boosts glutathione, reduces lung inflammation.
Vitamin E: 200-800 IU/day - combats oxidative stress, protects immune cells.
Glutathione: 500-1,000 mg/day - master antioxidant that supports immune defense.
Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA): 300-600 mg/day - regenerates antioxidants, prevents oxidative damage.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids (EPA/DHA): 2,000-4,000 mg/day - reduces lung inflammation, supports immune function.
Magnesium: 500-1,500 mg/day (glycinate, malate, or threonate)
- supports immune function, reduces inflammation. Reduce dose if it causes a laxative effect.
Resveratrol: 200-500 mg/day - inhibits viral replication, provides antioxidant benefits.
B Vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B6, B12): B1: 100-500 mg/day; B3: 500-2,000 mg/day; B12: 500-2,000 mcg/day
essential for mitochondrial function, immune energy production.
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10): 100-300 mg/day - supports mitochondrial function, prevents viral-induced fatigue.