Vital nutrient recommendations for Tiredness, Fatigue, Exhaustion

Chronic Fatigue, Chronic Fatigue Syndrom (CFS)

For Tiredness, Fatigue, Exhaustion, vital nutrient medicine relies on 15 nutrients for acute treatment — first and foremost NADH (Coenzyme 1), Q10 (Coenzyme Q10) and Iron. The overview below shows you what to take and how.

Recommended nutrients & intake

Active ingredientIntakePriorityNote
NADH (Coenzyme 1)4 tablet(s) of 20 mgPrimaryLet half of the dose melt under the tongue 20 minutes before breakfast; the remaining dose 2 hours after lunch. Do not take in the evening - may disturb sleep.
Q10 (Coenzyme Q10)3 capsule(s) of 100 mgPrimaryTake with meals. Ubiquinol or Ubiquinone; for elderly people Ubiquinol is recommended.
Iron2 capsule(s) of 14 mgPrimaryTo take with meals (morning & noon) .
All-in-one preparation2 stick(s) of 3 gPrimaryEssential vitamins and minerals in high bioavailability; with maca and cocoa; naturally sweetened (licorice, xylitol)
IHHT cell therapy15 application(s) of 50 minPrimaryDo not consume alcohol or take antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vital substances containing OPC) for 8 hours before AND after therapy.
Nicotinamide riboside1 à 300 mgPrimary1 capsule per day
Vitamin D37 drop(s) of 20 µgAdditionalIntake: 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).
Aronia-Extract4 capsule(s) of 500 mgAdditionalTo be taken with Food. Contains large amounts of Polyphenols
Amino Acids – hydrolised (essential AA only)9 pressling(s) of 500 mgAdditionalTake 30 min before physical exertion or with meals. In acute illness-situation: enables faster antibody build-up!
Neovital1 measuring spoon(s) of 5 mlAdditionalTo be taken away from meals with 2 dl of water. If clinoptilolite is also taken: always at least 1h apart to it!
Magnesium2 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!
Probiotics with ferments (liquid)1 measuring spoon(s) of 20 mlAdditionalTake on an empty stomach (possibly with 2 dl water); at least 15 (better 30) min before breakfast. Also before, during & after antibiotic treatment (at least 2-3 h apart!).
Voluntastrols2 capsule(s) of 400 mgAdditionalVoluntastroles belong to the secondary plant substances; they have strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory & neuroprotective effects. Also for post-natal depression. Take before breakfast (and possibly bedtime).
Vitamin K21 capsule(s) of 225 µgAdditionalTake with food, use fermented All-trans Vit. K2.
Creatine1 measuring spoon(s) à 1 3 gAdditionalDissolve 3 g daily in water

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.

Porträt von Dr. med. Heinz Lüscher

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