Top 5 Supplements + Injections for Winter
As we head into cold and flu season, here are some of our favorite options to support your immune health, antioxidant defenses, and energy.
Don't wait until symptoms hit. Supporting your body consistently throughout the season is what actually makes a difference.
Vitamin C
A foundational antioxidant and immune support staple heading into cold and flu season.
Recommended dose: Minimum 2,000mg daily
NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine)
A precursor to glutathione that supports antioxidant defenses, respiratory health, and healthy mucus clearance.
Recommended dose: 600mg, twice a day
Vitamin D3 + K2
Plays an important role in immune system regulation and normal immune cell function.
Recommended dose: Minimum 10,000 IU daily
Be sure to check your levels first!
Glutathione Push
A concentrated bolus dose of glutathione delivered directly by IV push. One of the body's major antioxidants, and one of our most highly recommended in-clinic options this time of year.
Recommended frequency: Twice monthly
Myers' Cocktail Push
A convenient IV push combining Vitamin C, B vitamins, and magnesium to support energy, hydration, and overall wellness.
Recommended frequency: Twice monthly
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Don't Fall For These Common Misconceptions
"Testosterone is only a male hormone."
Women need testosterone too. Across their lifespan, women actually produce substantially more testosterone than estradiol. It plays an important role in libido, cognitive function, muscle maintenance and growth, bone health, energy, and overall well-being.
"If my hormones are within the reference range, I don't need hormones."
Reference ranges are not designed to define optimal levels for perimenopausal or menopausal symptom relief. Your symptoms, your stage of life, and your health history matter more than a number on a lab sheet.
"You only need progesterone if you have a uterus."
Progesterone receptors are found throughout the body, including the brain and bones, not just the uterus. While progesterone is essential for protection alongside systemic estrogen, it also has an equally important effect on sleep quality and mood stability, and should be considered even after a hysterectomy.
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Exhausted? Don't Just Check Your Hormones
Fatigue can have many causes, and a comprehensive workup often goes beyond estradiol, progesterone, and testosterone. These are the labs we commonly consider when a patient comes in feeling depleted.
Hormones
Estradiol, progesterone LC/MS, total + free testosterone LC/MS, DHEA-S
Thyroid
TSH, Free T4, Free T3, Anti-TPO, Anti-TG
Nutrients
Homocysteine, Vitamin D (25-OH), Ferritin/Iron
Foundational
CBC, CMP, hs-CRP
Metabolic
Fasting glucose, insulin, HbA1c, Leptin
Ask for these with your provider. And remember, even levels that fall within the reference range can still be suboptimal and contributing to fatigue.
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