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Concussion First Aid

Phase 1: Acute (0-24 Hours)
Goal: Start within 1-3 hours of injury. Based on ~175lb person.
  • NAC: 4,000 mg or 23mg/lb body weight
    (Glutathione / Free Radicals)
  • Curcumin: 1,000 mg
    (Inflammation / Edema)
  • Vitamin C: 2,000 mg (Buffered)
    (Oxidative Stress / Edema)
  • Vitamin D: 10,000 IU
    (Inflammation / Ca+ Flux)
  • MCT Oil/Ketones Powder: 1 tbsp
    (Energy Crisis - Ketones)
  • BCAA Powder: 1 tbsp (5g)
    (Neurotransmitters)
  • Creatine: 10g (2 scoops)
    (Energy Crisis - ATP)
  • Magnesium L-Threonate: 2,000 mg
    (Excitotoxicity / Ca+ Flux)
Instructions: Mix MCT/Ketones, BCAA, and Creatine powders into 8-10oz water. Take capsules with food if possible.
Source: Chapek, K., & Amen, D. G. (2020). Concussion Rescue.

Follow-Up Support

Phase 2: Days 1-7
Supplement Days 1-4 (2x Daily) Days 5-7 (2x Daily)
NAC 2,000 mg 1,500 mg
Curcumin 1,000 mg 500 mg
Vit C 1,000 mg 1,000 mg
Vit D 5,000 IU 5,000 IU
Omega-3 (EPA/DHA) 1,000 mg 1,000 mg
MCT Oil 1 tbsp (3x/day) OR Ketones (2x/day)
BCAA 1 tbsp (3x/day)
Creatine 5g (2x/day)
Mag L-Threonate 2,000 mg (once daily)
Day 8+: Continue maintenance doses (lower amounts) as needed. Consult physician regarding Progesterone (2-4mg/kg).