Recently I attended an International College of Integrative Medicine (ICIM) conference featuring Dr. Peter McCullough. ICIM is a not-for-profit medical organization that seeks to teach the latest research in preventative, alternative, and innovative treatments. Dr. McCullough presented a lecture titled, COVID-19 Vaccine Induced Kidney Disease: Mechanisms, Management, and Prognosis. Dr. McCullough gave insights on the structure of the virus, pathophysiology of COVID-19 vaccination, kidney diseases reported after vaccination, an overall risk/benefit analysis, and a protocol for base spike detoxification. I will share important highlights from his lecture.
SARS-CoV-2 Structure and Pathophysiology
The virus includes several notable structures: Multiple proteins surround the virus’s outer layer and the virus contains mRNA (Messenger Ribonucleic Acid) within its center. Most notable on the outer layer is the presence of a spike glycoprotein which contains 1255 amino acids, several of which are similar to human tissue proteins.
Vaccination
Dr. McCullough shared that there are potential health risks of mRNA-based vaccine therapy for COVID-19 and also from contracting the virus itself. The notable spike protein remains circulating in high amounts in the bodies of some patients, and that has been linked to multiple adverse events or even death. During his lecture, Dr. McCullough focused on kidney injuries and diseases reported after vaccination. Potential explanations for these adverse reactions include:
- A hyper-concentration of mRNA
- Carrier DNA (cDNA) process-related impurities
- Visible contaminants
Symptoms of Long COVID
Following COVID 19 vaccination, some patients experience a phenomenon described as “Long COVID.” Long COVID can impact multiple systems including Cardiac (Heart), Gastrointestinal (Stomach and Gut), Neuropsychiatric (Brain), and Respiratory (Lungs). Long COVID may also impact systems that affect the whole body (such as the immune system) resulting in fatigue. Long COVID can also occur after the disease itself. Through its impact on multiple systems in the body, Long COVID is correlated with a litany of symptoms and conditions:
| Autoantibodies | Latent virus reactivation |
| Changes to the microbiome | Monocyte driven tissue damage |
| Coronavirus persistence | Systemic inflammation |
| Endothelial damage | Thrombosis |
Spike Protein Antibody Detoxification
Fortunately, a simple blood panel may be ordered to determine whether a patient has elevated levels of the SARS-CoV-2 antibody: https://requestatest.com/coronavirus-covid-19-igg-antibody-blood-test. Here is Dr. McCullough’s diagram for spike detoxification following vaccination or COVID-19 infection.
Source: https://www.petermcculloughmd.com/
Dr. McCullough recommends the following supports for spike detoxification (3-12 mo. per testing). See the diagram above and his website for suggested dosages:
- Bromelain – breaks down protein, prevents excess blood clotting, anti-infective
- Curcumin – anti-inflammatory, anti-infective
- Nattokinase – breaks down protein, prevents excess blood clotting 2000
Additional supports for detoxification vary based on clinical symptoms and may include:
- Digestive enzymes
- Quercetin
- Resveratrol
Dr. McCullough notes specific syndromes (cardiovascular, neurological, endocrine, thrombotic, and immunological) will require targeted therapies.
Conclusions
Dr. McCullough shared that both SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID 19 vaccination contribute to spike protein accumulation in the body. The spike protein is linked to causing disease, is correlated with clotting of the blood, and is potentially a therapeutic target for clinicians. Dr. McCullough urges careful documentation of patient history regarding SARS-CoV-2 infection and the brand, timing and doses of COVID-19 vaccines. Dr. McCullough acknowledges that more spike protein research is urgently needed “given its long-acting potential for pathogenicity in the human body.”
Peter A. McCullough, MD, MPH is an internist, cardiologist, epidemiologist holding degrees from Baylor University, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, University of Michigan, and Southern Methodist University. Dr. McCullough has broadly published a range of topics in medicine with >1000 publications and >700 citations in the National Library of Medicine. Dr. McCullough is a well-known public figure in medicine and is a frequent contributor to both mainstream and independent media platforms. He has testified multiple times in the US Senate, US House of Representatives, European Parliament, and many state capitals concerning public health policy. Learn more about Dr. McCullough at https://www.petermcculloughmd.com/.
