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5/29/2017

Supplements to Help Fight Seasonal Allergies

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​In this time the weather is incredible the sun is shinning and its just a great time to be outside. Walks, hiking, getting together with family, and sports are all waiting for you outside so having seasonal allergies can bring down a time that should be full of joy. So here are 3 supplements that are wonderful for combating seasonal allergies and ones that I prescribe to my patients. 

1) NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine)
NAC is an amino acid that can be classified as a mycolytic, that means that it helps to break apart mucus so that it can be easier to cough out or blow out through your nose.  The fact that its an amino acid is also a plus because amino acids are the building blocks of all proteins. 

I would recommend taking this supplement with foods. 

Dosage: 1-3 grams daily are used in most clinical trials.  

2) Fish Oil 
Omega -3 fatty acids which are found in high concentrations in fish oil are anti-inflammatory in nature.  You can think of inflammation as being to active when it comes to seasonal allergies. Inflammation is very important when it comes to the immune system, but if it gets too activeted then it can become a problem. Fish oils will help to decrease the total inflammation in the body and also immune response to the pollen that is occurring. 

Dosage: 1-3 grams daily
Contraindications: Caution if you are using blood thinners. 

3) Vitamin D
Vitamin D is actually a hormone that your body produces that requires sun light to turn into its active form. So without sunlight you body may be prone to not having this necessary hormone in your body circulating at levels that it should be.

I recommend that Vitamin D levels be established before taking a supplement because perhaps you really aren't deficient in it or perhaps you are severely deficient and you need high doses of it. 

Dosage: Seek primary care provider for labratory findings on Vitamin D levels. Most clinical experiences have Vitamin D from 400 IU to 4000 IU. Also, new research is coming out stating that vitamin K supplement is important as well when you are taking Vitamin D because it allows it to be properly stored in your bones. 

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1/15/2018 07:01:08 pm

I have already fish oil and vitamin D at home, but lazy to drink them.
Thanks for sharing. I will go to take them as directed by you.
Keep allergies away!!!

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