Vital nutrient recommendations for Fever blisters

Lip herpes, Herpes labialis

For Fever blisters, vital nutrient medicine relies on eight nutrients for acute treatment — first and foremost Vitamin C, Zinc and Lysine (L-Lysine). The overview below shows you what to take and how.

Recommended nutrients & intake

Active ingredientIntakePriorityNote
Vitamin C4 tablet(s) of 250 mgPrimaryTake throughout the day.
Zinc36 tablet(s) of 1.67 mgPrimaryTake with food; important trace element.
Lysine (L-Lysine)6 capsule(s) of 500 mgPrimaryEssential amino acid; slows down virus replication.
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).
Artemisia Gel8 drop(s) of 150 mgPrimaryStrong anti-inflammatory gel. One drop is deemed to be about pea-sized.
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.
Vitamin K21 capsule(s) of 225 µgPrimaryTake with food, use fermented All-trans Vit. K2.
Artemisia gel with beard lichen and licorice root1 drop(s) of 100 mgAdditionalapply sparingly; massage in well (e.g.) Clear Skin Gel)

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