Here is a list of tests and supplements that Laura recommends when dealing with Chronic Fatigue and one of the number one root causes: Epstein-Barr Virus.
Epstein-Barr Antibody tests:
EBV VCA IgG
EBV VCA IgM
EBV EA (early antigen) IgG
EBV EBNA IgG
Labcorp test codes for the above tests:
216655 (EBV Antibody Panel)
Quest test codes for the above tests:
6421 (EBV Antibody Panel)
15447 (“early antigen” marker which isn’t included in the antibody)
Anti-Viral herbs/products for Epstein-Barr:
Lysine: 4000 -6000mg/day
Licorice root with glycyrrhizin or licorice tea: 2 bags per day: Do not take if you have high blood pressure.
Cats claw: up to 3000mg/day
Monolaurin: up to 5000mg/day
Selenium: 800mcg/day for 2 weeks. Caution If taking long term. Do not take 800mcg per day for more than 2 weeks.
NAC: 2000-3000mg/day
Barlean’s Olive leaf extract: 2-4 Tbsp. per day
EBH6 by Byron White: 20 drops 2x/day
“I usually concentrate on using 3 or 4 of these products at a time. All of these products need to be built up very slowly in the system, so they don’t cause a detox or “die-off” reaction. Make sure you’re working with a practitioner that can monitor symptoms, as some of these products can build up int system.
Another important note for Epstein-Barr is to make sure you’re methylating properly so particularly if you have the MTHFR gene making sure you’re getting adequate B12 and B9.”
Laura D’Itri MSOM Lac | Functional Medicine Practitioner
Website: www.lauraditri.com
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