Prescription for Wellness

Dr. Wolfson recommends the following natural immune enhancers to ready your customers for the cold and flu season.

Co-Q10 10 mg twice daily; 50-100 mg twice daily during illness

Probiotics with FOS 4 billion organisms/day; 4 billion organisms three times/day during illness

Vitamin A 10,000-15,000 IU/day (or 25,000 IU mixed carotenoids); 100,000 IU/day during short-term illness*

Vitamin C 1 g/day; up to 10 g/day during illness

Vitamin E 200-400 IU/day; 800 IU during illness

Zinc 15 mg/day; 100 mg/day during illness, lozenges for sore throats

*Pregnant women and people with liver conditions should always con sult their health care provider before supplementing with vitamin A.