7-Day Complement C4 Balancing Plan
Protocol Objectives
Autoimmune Protocol (AIP)
Low C4 often signals active autoimmunity. An elimination diet (removing grains, dairy, nightshades) can calm the immune attack.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D regulates the complement system. Ensure adequate levels.
Omega-3
Reduces the inflammatory cytokines that trigger complement activation.
Turmeric
Modulates immune response.
Day 1 AIP Start
Breakfast
Sweet Potato Hash
No eggs/grains.
Lunch
Chicken Salad (Olive Oil)
Simple.
Dinner
Salmon & Asparagus
Clean.
Day 2 Vitamin D
Breakfast
Salmon
Fish for breakfast.
Lunch
Tuna Salad
Vitamin D.
Dinner
Liver
Nutrient density.
Day 3 Omega-3
Breakfast
Avocado
Healthy fat.
Lunch
Sardines
O3.
Dinner
Mackerel
Fatty fish.
Day 4 Turmeric
Breakfast
Golden Milk (Coconut)
Soothing.
Lunch
Curried Chicken
No nightshades.
Dinner
Ginger Beef
Anti-inflammatory.
Day 5 Gut Healing
Breakfast
Bone Broth
Collagen.
Lunch
Soup
Warm.
Dinner
Slow Roast Pork
Tender.
Day 6 Green Veg
Breakfast
Green Smoothie
No seeds.
Lunch
Kale Salad
Nutrients.
Dinner
Broccoli & Steak
Simple.
Day 7 Maintenance
Breakfast
Fruit
Berries.
Lunch
Turkey
Protein.
Dinner
Fish
Clean.
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Low C4
Low levels mean the protein is being 'used up' by inflammation. The goal is to stop the inflammation so levels can recover.
Scientific References:
1. Manzi, S., et al. (2004). 'Sensitivity and specificity of plasma and urine complement split products... in SLE.' Arthritis & Rheumatism.
1. Manzi, S., et al. (2004). 'Sensitivity and specificity of plasma and urine complement split products... in SLE.' Arthritis & Rheumatism.