Some supplements suggested are listed below:

1. Alpha-lipoic acid to fight free radicals and improve energy levels, 500 to 800 mg a day.
2. A good anti-oxidant formula like Life Extension Mix or Antiox are needed to maintain a healthy immune system.
3. Coenzyme Q10, 100 mg 3 times a day, for increased energy.
4. NAD Dr Vera's), 5 mg 2 times a day, for increased energy.
5. Acetyl-L-carnitine, 1000 to 2000 mg a day, for increased energy.
6. The amino acids phenylalanine or tyrosine, taken in daily doses of 1500 mg, to boost levels of brain hormones and neurotransmitters An amino-acid complex can be compounded individually for the patient based on their amino-acid profile ( a fasting serum amino-acid analysis). Dr Bralley of Metametrix (USA) developed an amino-acid protocol based on essential amino-acids ( contact us for further information)
7. DHEA supplementation (a marker for adrenal function) is recommended for its immune enhancing activity. In one study, scientists proposed that the oral administration of DHEA to elderly men would result in activation of their immune system. Nine healthy men averaging 63 years of age were treated with a placebo for 2 weeks followed by 20 weeks of DHEA (50 mg/day). After 2 weeks on oral DHEA, serum DHEA levels increased by three to four times. These levels were sustained throughout the study.Compared to the placebo, DHEA administration resulted in:
• An increase of 20% in IGF-1. Many people are taking expensive growth hormone injections for the purpose of boosting IGF levels. IGF stands for insulin-like growth factor and is thought to be responsible for some of the antiaging, anabolic effects that DHEA has produced in previous human studies.
• An increase of 35% in the number of monocyte immune cells.
• An increase of 29% in the number of B immune cells and a 62% increase in B-cell activity.
• A 40% increase in T-cell activity even though the total number of T-cells was not affected.
• An increase of 50% in interleukin-2.
• An increase of 22 to 37% in natural killer cells (NK) number and an increase of 45% in NK cell activity.
• No adverse effects noted with DHEA administration.
8. The scientists' conclusion: "While extended studies are required, our findings suggest potential therapeutic benefits of DHEA in immunodeficient states."

Compounded Medicine from Dartnell's Pharmacy

• Each of the items mentioned above are available to be compounded in a capsule or Slow release capsule in various strengths.
• Thyroid USP , a natural synthesized porcine derived thyroid hormone is available to be compounded in mg or grain strengths e.g. 32.5mg thyroid capsules or 65mg thyroid capsules, etc.
• Some really good references are Thyroid Solutions by R. Arem or Thyroid Power by R.Shames.
• DHEA is available to be compounded in one of many dosage forms (pending DHEA pathology results).