Vital nutrient recommendations for Inflammations, in general

For Inflammations, in general, vital nutrient medicine recommends eleven nutrients for acute treatment. At the heart of the recommendation: Omega-3 fatty acids (Fish-Oil), Vitamin D3 and Vitamin K2. The overview shows you the intake and role of each nutrient.

Recommended nutrients & intake

Active ingredientIntakePriorityNote
Omega-3 fatty acids (Fish-Oil)2 measuring spoon(s) of 10 mlPrimaryFish-Oil. Take with a main meal. Alternatives: Krill-Oil (approx. 1.5 times lower dosage) or algae oil (vegan).
Vitamin D36 drop(s) of 20 µgPrimaryIntake: with main meal. 20 mcg = 800 IU = 1 drop of vitamin D3 Vida (other products > calculate correct dosage). From 4000 IU: intake of 200 micrograms of vitamin K2 is important (children: not necessary).
Vitamin K21 capsule(s) of 225 µgPrimaryTake with food, use fermented All-trans Vit. K2.
Artemisia8 capsule(s) of 600 mgPrimarycapsules (or sticks with granules) divided into 4 servings 1 hour before meals & before bedtime; must not be taken together with iron.
Aronia-Extract6 capsule(s) of 500 mgPrimaryTo be taken with Food. Contains large amounts of Polyphenols
Frankincense extract (Boswellia Serrata)4 capsule(s) of 200 mgAdditionalBoswellia acids of Indian frankincense; take with your meals
Amino Acids – hydrolised (essential AA only)16 pressling(s) of 500 mgAdditionalTake 30 min before physical exertion or with meals. In acute illness-situation: enables faster antibody build-up!
Magnesium3 capsule(s) of 200 mgAdditionalTake with food spread over the day. Important to vitamin D. Avoid Mg-citrates & Mg-oxides. Attention: capsule size refers to the content of elemental magnesium and not to the total of magnesium salts!
Oregano, Thyme etc.8 capsule(s) of 600 mgAdditionalTake capsules in 4 portions with food & before bedtime.
Turmeric3 capsule(s) of 600 mgAdditionalTake with food. The Curcumin extract must also contain Peperin - for better absorption by the body. Time interval (min. 2h) from possible iron supplementation.
Immune-activating factors (Immuno Vida)3 capsule(s) of 400 mgAdditionalOn an empty stomach, 20 minutes before breakfast. Spread dose over one week (not daily) - keep at least 1 day between each dose. ADDITIONALLY WEEKLY total about 40'000 IU vitamin D3 (for efficacy; adapt for children) and because of the high D3 dose about 200 mg vitamin K2 per DAY (both at main meals). Children NO K2.

Intake figures are for adults weighing 60–80 kg. The Web-Doctor adjusts the dosage to your body weight.

Treat acutely or prevent?

Acute treatment

This recommendation is designed for acute treatment: the nutrients are taken until the symptoms clearly subside — usually over several weeks. If symptoms persist, the further duration of intake belongs in medical hands.

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Dr. med. Heinz Lüscher

Heinz Lüscher, MD, is an orthomolecular physician, vital substances expert and head physician of the Wise Medicine AG practice. He is enthusiastic about the possibilities offered by natural, sustainable and people-oriented medicine and wants to combine the best of conventional and complementary medicine. Mehr zum Autor