One of the most common questions I receive is: what supplements do you actually use for the Vitamin D3 Anti-Inflammatory Regimen? If you are researching this protocol for the first time, knowing what to buy and where to start can feel overwhelming. This post lays it out simply.
I am based in New Zealand, so the specific products I use may not be available in your country. The links below are to iHerb and are not affiliate links. They are included purely to help people who are unsure what to look for or who do not have access to these products locally.
This is what I use or have used. Pete, the chronic CH patient who pioneered and refined the regimen, uses different brands because he lives in a different country. The point is the formulation and dose, not the brand. Use this list as a guide and adapt based on what is available to you.
Many people find it difficult to locate a multivitamin that includes calcium, zinc, boron and retinol together. If one component is missing from a multi, you can often source that item as a standalone supplement without any issue.
Important Notes Before You Begin
Always test your vitamin D levels before starting the regimen and monitor them regularly throughout. The target serum 25(OH)D level for this protocol is typically 80 to 100 ng/mL (200 to 250 nmol/L).
Always consult with a physician before starting any high-dose supplementation. The loading phase begins with a single test dose of 10,000 IU to check for any adverse reaction before proceeding.
For full instructions, detailed dosing protocols and safety information, download the reference guides at vitamindregimen.com.
The Supplement List
Vitamin D3
10,000 IU softgels
Source Naturals Vitamin D3 10,000 IU (120 softgels)
Omega-3 Fish Oil
1,040 mg Omega-3 per softgel
Sports Research Triple Strength Omega-3 (90 softgels)
Magnesium Glycinate
400 mg per day (3 tablets)
Country Life Chelated Magnesium Glycinate 400 mg (90 tablets)
400 mg per day (2 capsules) — alternative option
Nobi Nutrition Magnesium Glycinate (120 capsules)
Multivitamin
Men's formula
Nature Made Multi For Him (90 tablets)
Women's formula
Nature Made Multi For Her (90 tablets)
Vitamin K2
MK-4 1,000 mcg and MK-7 100 mcg combined
Life Extension Super K (90 softgels)
Methylated B-Complex
B-50 Complex (methylated forms)
Solaray Methyl B-Complex 50 (60 vegcaps)
A Few Final Reminders
Most of these supplements are available over the counter in many countries, including high-dose vitamin D3. The iHerb links above are particularly useful if you cannot find the right formulations locally or face restrictions on specific dosage strengths.
Because shipping can take time, make sure you have effective abortive options available during the waiting period and through the loading phase. High-flow oxygen remains the gold standard for aborting cluster headache attacks. I personally abort attacks within six minutes using the Cluster O2 Kit with the correct hyperventilation breathing technique. Prednisone may be considered as a short-term bridging option if needed while the regimen takes effect.
Always consult your physician before starting. Make sure baseline blood tests are completed and that your doctor has reviewed the protocol in the context of your existing health conditions and any medications you are currently taking.
Ready to Get Started?
Download the full reference guide and the quick start guide at vitamindregimen.com. If you are suffering and searching for answers, take the guide to your doctor and work through it step by step. You are not alone in this.
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