Zelenko Protocol

Following info taken from: https://covid19.onedaymd.com/2021/03/quercetin-and-zinc-zelenko-treatment.html

Zelenko Covid-19 Prophylaxis [Prevention] Protocol

Prophylaxis is an action taken to prevent or protect against a specified disease i.e. action taken before getting the infection. Greek in origin, from the word "phylax", meaning "to guard" and "watching." The Zelenko prophylaxis protocols are categorised based on the risk profile of the patients i.e. low, moderate or high risk. 

• Low Risk Patients: Young healthy people do not need prophylaxis against Covid-19. In young and healthy people, this infection causes mild cold-like symptoms. It is advantageous for these patients to be exposed to Covid-19, build up their antibodies and have their immune system clear the virus. This will facilitate the development of herd immunity and help prevent future Covid-19 pandemics. However, if these patients desire prophylaxis against Covid-19, then they should take the protocol noted below. 
• Moderate Risk Patients: Patients from this category are healthy but have high potential viral-load exposure. This group includes medical personnel, caregivers of high-risk patients, people who use public transportation, first responders and other essential personnel who are crucial to the continued functioning of society. These patients should be encouraged to take prophylaxis against Covid-19 in accordance with the protocol noted below.  
• High Risk Patients: Patients are considered high risk if they are over the age of 45, or if they are younger than 45 but they have comorbidities, that is, they have other health conditions that put them at risk. These patients have between a 5 to 10% mortality rate if they are infected with Covid-19. These patients should be strongly encouraged to take prophylaxis against Covid-19 in accordance with the protocol noted below.

[Prevention] Protocol for Low and Moderate Risk Patients

The Zelenko protocol for low to moderate risk patients contains four nutrients that can be easily purchased over-the-counter or online i.e. quercetin, zinc, vitamin C and D3.

• Zinc (elemental) 25mg 1 time a day (PubMed) (Amazon)
• Vitamin D3 5000 iu 1 time a day (vdnmeta.com) (Amazon)
• Vitamin C 500 mg twice a day (PubMed) (Amazon)
• Quercetin 500mg 1 time a day (Amazon)

If Quercetin is unavailable, then use Epigallocatechin-gallate (EGCG) 400mg 1 time a day

[Prevention] Protocol for High Risk Patients: 

• Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) 200mg once a day for 5 days, then HCQ 200-400mg one time a week (ScienceDirect) (Find a Doctor)
• Vitamin D3 5000 IU/day or 50000 IU once a week (Amazon)
• Vitamin C 1000mg once a day (Amazon)
• Zinc 25-50mg/day (Amazon) | How much zinc to take with hydroxychloroquine?

OR

• Ivermectin 0.2 mg/kg — one dose on day 1 and day 3, then take one dose weekly (ivmmeta.com). (Find a Doctor)
• Vitamin D3 5000 IU/day or 50000 IU once a week
• Vitamin C 1000mg once a day 
• Quercetin 500mg/day 
• Zinc 25-50mg/day 

Z-Stack Supplement: In an effort to make it easier for patients, Dr Zelenko has developed an oral supplement that contains all four: vitamin C, quercetin, vitamin D3 and zinc. It’s called Z-Stack Supplement. 

Editor's Notes: 

Although ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine are relatively safe drugs, they are still synthetic chemicals that can have side effects. Vitamin D, C, Zinc and Quercetin are nutrients that your body require for optimal health. Nutrients are safer alternatives especially if your risk is low e.g. age below 50 and no other chronic illness. Discuss with your doctor on the benefit vs risk for each treatment.

The use of HCQ is highly controversial. The best scientific evidence from randomized controlled trials suggests that HCQ has limited/no proven benefit for post exposure prophylaxis, for the early symptomatic phase and in hospitalized patients. Considering, the unique pharmacokinetics of HCQ it is unlikely that HCQ would be of benefit in patients with COVID-19 infection (it takes 5–10 days to achieve adequate plasma and lung concentrations). Finally, it should be recognized that those studies which are widely promoted to support the use of HCQ are severely methodologically flawed.
Source: Page 16 of FLCCC Alliance – COVID-19 Management Protocol (version May 25, 2021)

Zelenko Protocol - Treatment Plan for Patients with Covid-19 symptoms

Fundamental Principles (Dr Zelenko Protocol When to Start)

Treat patients based on clinical suspicion as soon as possible, preferably within the first 5 days of symptoms. Perform PCR testing, but do not withhold treatment pending results.

Patient Categories

Low risk patient - Younger than 45, no co-morbidities, and clinically stable
High risk patient - Older than 45, younger than 45 with co-morbidities, or clinically unstable

Treatment Options

[Treatment Plan for] Low risk patients - over the counter options:

Supportive care with fluids, fever control, and rest

1. Elemental Zinc 50mg 1 time a day for 7 days (PubMed) (Amazon)

2. Quercetin 500mg 2 times a day for 7 days (PubMed) (Amazon) 

3. Vitamin C 1000mg 1 time a day for 7 days (Amazon)

4. Vitamin D3 5000 IU 1 time a day for 7 days (Amazon)

Alternative for Quercetin, Epigallocatechin-gallate (EGCG) 400mg 1 time a day for 7 days (J. Agric. Food Chem. 2014) (Amazon)

[Treatment Plan for] Moderate / High risk patients

1. Elemental Zinc 50-100mg once a day for 7 days 
2. Vitamin C 1000mg 1 time a day for 7 days 
3. Vitamin D3 10,000iu once a day for 7 days or 50,000iu once a day for 1-2 days
4. Azithromycin 500mg 1 time a day for 5 days OR Doxycycline 100mg 2 times a day for 7 days (Google Shop: Azithromycin  
5. Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) 200mg 2 times a day for 5-7 days (ScienceDirect)

and/or

Ivermectin 0.4-0.5mg/kg/day for 5-7 days (ivmmeta.com). (Find a Doctor)

Either or both HCQ and IVM can be used, and if one only, the second agent may be added after about 2 days of treatment if obvious recovery has not yet been observed etc.

If HCQ is not available, Quercetin 500mg 3 times a day for 7 days OR
EGCG 400mg 2 times a day for 7 days

Other treatment options

• Dexamethasone 6-12mg 1 time a day for 7 days OR Prednisone 20mg twice a day for 7 days, taper as needed
• Budesonide 1mg/2cc solution via nebulizer twice a day for 7 days
• Blood thinners (i.e. Lovenox, Eliquis, Xarelto, Pradaxa, Aspirin) (Amazon)
• Colchicine 0.6mg 2-3 times a day for 5-7 days (MedRxiv 2021)
• Monoclonal antibodies
• Home IV fluids and oxygen

Both protocols can be viewed from his website.