Orthomolecular medicine: the therapeutic use of dietary supplements for anti-aging

Figures & data

Figure 1 Leukocyte vitamin C during infections. High dose vitamin C (6 g daily before and during infection) enhances leukocyte ascorbate levels at baseline and during infections. Low dose supplements (200 mg daily) have less pronounced effects.

Table 1 Hypertension treatment program example

Supplement	Morning	Evening
High potency multivitamin	½ of daily dose	½ of daily dose
Vitamin C	1000–2000 mg	1000–2000 mg
Vitamin E	400 IU	(possibly another 400 IU)
Coenzyme Q10	100–200 mg
Magnesium	200–300 mg	200–300 mg
Garlic, deodorized	500–1000 mg	500–1000 mg
Fish oil	600–1200 mg	600–1200 mg
	omega-3	omega-3

Table 2 Management of elevated lipid levels with supplements

High potency multivitamin	½ of daily dose	½ of daily dose
Vitamin C	1000–2000 mg	1000–2000 mg
Policosanol	10 mg	10 mg
Chromium	200 mcg	200 mcg
L-Carnitine	500–1000 mg	500–1000 mg
Red yeast rice	500–1000 mg	500–1000 mg