Additional Supplement Guidelines

For aggressive support of a healthy immune system response

Immune Biotect: 2 capsules, twice daily

To promote gastrointestinal balance and support the growth of beneficial bacteria

Flora Biotect
Adults: 1-2 capsules daily*
Children 4-10 years: 1 capsule daily*
Children 1-3 years: 1/2 capsule daily* (twisted open and taken with food/drink)
Children under 1 year: consult your healthcare professional

*or as directed by your healthcare professional

To support normal cholesterol levels

LDL Biotect: 2 tablets, twice daily

To help achieve healthy blood glucose levels

Glucose Biotect: 1-2 capsules, three times daily or as directed

Glucose Biotect is likely not necessary for those whose dietary and exercise program keeps their fasting glucose and HbA1C consistently in the favorable range.

For extra bone health support

Osteo Biotect: 2-3 capsules daily (taken with meals)

The vitamin D3 and food-derived calcium in Osteo Biotect, as well as the vitamin K2, help to assure optimum calcium balance. Adequate calcium and vitamin D throughout life, along with physical activity, may reduce the risk of osteoporosis in later life. Take with meals two or three times daily depending on your bone health needs.

For iron deficiency

Gentle Iron: 1-2 capsules daily or as directed by your doctor

For help maintaining a healthy, positive mood

Mood Balance Biotect: 2 capsules daily

For help falling or staying asleep, or relieving stress and promoting relaxation

Calm Biotect: 3 tablets, nightly at bedtime

Autoimmune Diseases

High-dose algae-derived DHA and EPA or fish oil (1200-4000 mg/day)

Probiotic supplement

For more information and recommendations, see Position Paper: Autoimmune Diseases and Autoimmune Health Concern (Action Plan)

Depression or Anxiety

High-dose algae-derived DHA and EPA or fish oil including 500-1000 mg EPA/day

Saffron

5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan)

SAMe (S-adenosylmethionine)

Additional plant extracts: ashwagandha, passionflower, chamomile, valerian, and/or lemon balm

L-theanine

L-tryptophan

Phosphatidylserine

For more information and recommendations, see Position Paper: Treating Depression Naturally, Depression Health Concern (Action Plan), and Anxiety Health Concern (Action Plan)

ADHD

DHA and EPA, minimum 400 mg/day

GLA, 60-100 mg/day (found in borage oil or evening primrose oil)

For more information and recommendations, see Dr. Fuhrman's article Preventing and Treating ADHD in Children

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

High-dose algae-derived DHA and EPA or fish oil including 3000 mg EPA/day

Probiotic supplement including Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactobacillus acidophilus strains

For more information and recommendations, see Position Paper: Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Probiotic supplement

For more information and recommendations, see Position Paper: Irritable Bowel Syndrome