EBV Supplements

What is an Isotonic Solution?

Isotonic means having the same osmotic pressure, carbohydrate and electrolyte concentration as your body’s own fluids. All our bodily fluids, such as sweat, blood, tears, and saliva, are naturally isotonic, and therefore the nutrients in the isotonic form are recognized by your body as self. These supplements reduce the time it takes for nutrients to reach the bloodstream and nutrient loss in the digestion process. In addition, isotonic solution is buffered to minimize stomach upset. Approximately 95% of the content of the supplement in the isotonic fluid form is ready for absorption in the small intestine as fast as in 5-8 minutes. This speed and absorption rate are impossible with traditional supplements in tablet, capsule or even liquid form. Isotonic delivery of nutrients is second only to intravenous solutions, some of which are in fact, also made in an isotonic form, and have been used widely in emergency medicine. It is my understanding that during WW2, in tropics, during crises, coconut water was used successfully in place of blood for transfusion – coconut water is the only existing isotonic solution in nature apart from our bodily fluids. This reflects the power of isotonic delivery.

Isotonix Delivery System – second to only IV Treatment: I have worked with this Isotonix supplement brand clinically since 2009 and this is my personal preferred supplement line for daily needs. I have had excellent clinical results with my patient and now our students when compared to traditional delivery in capsules or pills. Since it is almost as effective and as fast as IV, it can be a game changer for patients who do not improve their nutritional status otherwise.

Bypassing Mal-absorption Issues: This line is particularly beneficial to my highly compromised individual with malabsorption, infections, intestinal permeability, autoimmunity and multiple deficiencies. The nutrients in the isotonic solution mimic the bodily fluids, require no digestion, bypass stomach issues, are recognized as self by the body and get absorbed in minutes, with close to 100% absorption rate. As a result, it can become a life line for a very compromised person and can help correct severe deficiencies.

Which Isotonix to start with:

I would start with either 2 doses of Activated B Complex or 2-3 doses of the famous antioxidant Isotonix OPC-3 or combining both and drinking them together. You should literally feel a pick up of energy and clarity within just 10-15 minutes, if taken correctly.

If you have digestive issues, I would recommend the Isotonix Digestive Enzymes: take 1 to 2 doses depending on the size of the meal and/or the intensity of the issue you are having. Drink the solution right after a meal or at any time there is a gastrointestinal upset.

The Advantage of Good Flavor

The best part of this supplement line is that they taste good. They are specifically formulated with a little glucose and fructose for optimal intracellular delivery and have an added natural flavor. This may not be the best formula to use during a SIBO infection due to extra fructose, but the level is minimal.

A Practical Solution to Pill Fatigue

Pill fatigue is a real issue for people who have to rely on supplements for long periods of time to help manage their chronic/complex medical conditions. On top of that, I notice over-supplementation in functional medicine (green pharmacy). Most people with chronic EBV that enter our EBV Recovery Program are actually over-supplemented. Isotonix supplements can help with this issue as they can be combined together into one cocktail.

An Example of My Morning Isotonix Cocktail

Here is an example of a morning cocktail I may make for myself. This will vary depending on the season and my personal needs at a given time.

• 2 Isotonix Activated B Complex
• 2 Isotonix OPC-3
• 1 Isotonix Vitamin D3/K2 (5000IU)
• 1 Isotonix Multivitamin (with or without iron)
• (I may use Isotonix Immune in flu season or when I feel run down)

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For the cocktail above, I am working with 6 doses of Isotonix powder, and to keep the solution isotonic, I will mix them all with 6 times of the water (to make the isotonix solution you always mix exactly 2 oz of water with 1 dose of Isotonix powder*) for the total of 12 oz. I whisk this solution with a chopstick and drink the cocktail while making breakfast. The solution should be absorbed within 10 minutes, so by the time i sit to breakfast, the solution has left my stomach and the meal will not interfere with it. If I travel, I premix powders in silicon bags. Also, I would not recommend mixing more than 6 doses as this may be a lot of the body to process at a given time.

* Important Note: The new Isotonix measuring cup uses a protruding mark on the inside to indicate the 2 oz level which can be easily missed (view image).