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Discussion

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an inflammatory disease, which is usually caused by long-term exposure to irritants, such as cigarette smoke.  The two most common COPD conditions are chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

Signs and symptoms of COPD include

• Shortness of breath
• Wheezing
• Chest tightness
• Excess mucus in lungs
• Chronic cough
• Blueness of the lips or fingernail beds (cyanosis)
• Frequent respiratory infections
• Fatigue
• Swelling in lower legs

Risk factors

• Exposure to tobacco smoke
• Occupational exposure to chemicals
• Exposure to fumes
• Age
• Genetics

Complications

• Respiratory infections
• Heart disease
• Lung cancer
• Pulmonary hypertension
• Depression

Nutritional Supplementation

Since various micronutrients, including vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and omega-3 fatty acids all reduce inflammation and optimize cellular function, they can be used to reduce the symptoms and progression of COPD.

Co-Enzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is particularly helpful, as it is used by the mitochondria for the production of ATP energy molecules, and helps with respiration. Many years ago it was found that CoQ10 has favorable effects on muscular energy metabolism in patients with chronic lung diseases who have hypoxemia at rest and/or during exercise. (1) However, micronutrients always work better synergistically; which is the basis for the protocols below.

In addition, to directly benefiting COPD symptoms, nutritional supplements can also reduce the complications associated with COPD.

Protocol for Lung COPD, Emphysema, and Chronic Bronchitis

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Minimal Protocol for COPD

Basic Protocol for COPD

Average Protocol for COPD

Advanced Protocol for COPD

• AM: With, or after breakfast
• Noon: At lunchtime with food, or shortly thereafter
• PM: Late afternoon with food, or at, or after dinner
• Please see my list of ingredients (below) that I like to see provided by a foundational vitamin and mineral supplement, as well as what is in the liver health supplement I use.
• Beta-glucans derived from Shiitake and Reishi mushrooms and baker’s yeast extract provide numerous benefits beyond supporting brain health and immune support.  (Those with autoimmune diseases should not use the beta glucan supplement.)
• Probiotics, at least take 12 billion colony-forming bacteria, providing Lactobacillus rhamnosus LGG® and Bifidobacterium BB12®, every other day or daily.
• Liver Support Supplement is needed to support the liver to carry out its several functions, including production of many hormones, and biochemical processes (methylation), which ultimately can affect mood. A liver support product will provide ingredients such as milk thistle extract, N-acetyl-L-cysteine, alpha lipoic acid, olive extract, broccoli extract, green tea extract, curcumin (turmeric extract), and biotin.

Ingredients that I like to see provided collectively by vitamin-antioxidant & chelated mineral tablets

Vitamin A, mostly as Beta Carotene
Vitamin C
Vitamin D3
Vitamin E
Vitamin K (K1 & K2)
B-Complex Vitamins
Curcumin (turmeric extract)
Quercetin
Green Tea Extract
Olive Extract
Rutin
Resveratrol
Choline
Lutein
Lycopene
N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine (NAC)
Calcium
Magnesium
Iodine (as potassium iodide)
Zinc
Selenium
Copper
Manganese
Chromium
Molybdenum
Including Ultra Trace Minerals

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References

1. Fujimoto S, et al. Effects of coenzyme Q10 administration on pulmonary function and exercise performance in patients with chronic lung diseases. Clin Investig 1993;71(8 Suppl):S162-6.

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