IV Vitamin & Mineral Therapy

Intravenous vitamin therapy is not a new concept or alternative treatment in the sense that it has long been used for adults and children needing intravenous (IV) nutrition, or where the IV route is required in situations like trauma, fractures, surgery, extensive burns, or comatose states. In these situations, IV multi-vitamin therapy is used to maintain the body’s normal resistance and repair processes to ameliorate the metabolic demands and tissue depletion of nutrients from injury and stress.

Glutathione is a super-antioxidant which is important throughout the body. When administered intravenously, it can be very useful for complementary cancer treatment (not cure), heavy metal burden, Parkinson’s Disease, Autism, Alzheimer’s Disease, and other environmental illnesses.

Reduced Glutathione Monograph

Phosphotidylcholine (PC) is a lipid that makes up a major portion of the cell membrane. As one ages, phosphotidylcholine decreases and cholesterol increase and is incorporated into the cell membrane. This can lead to a dramatic shift the the body’s homeostatic ability. There are a number of studies that have evaluated the premise of using phosphotidylcholine as a vehicle for Phospholipid exchange within the cellular membrane of showing an improvement in function and composition of the cell membrane. Studies have shown efficacy in Atherosclerosis/Ischemia; improved respiratory function, increased longevity, increased male fertility (in animal studies). Extensive research with phosphotidylcholine has revealed it protects the liver against damage from alcohol, pharmaceuticals, environmental pollutants, cenobites and infection due to viral, bacterial and fungal manifestations.

We offer intravenous injection of phospholipids in the form of Essentiale-N and Glutathione (PK Protocol). The intravenous administration of phosphotidylcholine is preferred over oral. It is used at Hirani Wellness as part of our detoxification program and in some cases with Autism.

This IV is named after the Baltimore physician, John Myers MD, who used it for more than 25 years to treat his patients. It is an abbreviated version of the above Vitamin C drip, although its main ingredient is magnesium. It is intravenously administered over 15-20 minutes. In our clinical experience we have seen great benefit in patients with fatigue, depression, anxiety, muscle spasms, fibromyalgia, and secondary amenorrhea.

Intravenous Nutrient Therapy: “The Myers’ Cocktail” by Alan Gaby MD

Vitamin C, also known as L-ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in some foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement. Humans are unable to synthesize vitamin C endogenously, so it is an essential dietary component. Vitamin C is also an important physiological antioxidant and has been shown to regenerate other antioxidants within the body, including alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E). Ongoing research is examining whether vitamin C, by limiting the damaging effects of free radicals through its antioxidant activity, might help prevent or delay the development of certain cancers, cardiovascular disease, and other diseases in which oxidative stress plays a causal role. In addition to its biosynthetic and antioxidant functions, vitamin C plays an important role in immune function and improves the absorption of nonheme iron, the form of iron present in plant-based foods. Insufficient vitamin C intake causes scurvy, which is characterized by fatigue or lassitude, widespread connective tissue weakness, and capillary fragility. Read More…

Immune Support

At Hirani Wellness, the Vitamin C Immune IV Drip is a multivitamin and mineral drip prescribed for immune “stress” situations like the common cold and flu, general run-down and malaise, exhaustion from travel, and and adjunct in cancer supportive care.

Cancer prevention

Epidemiologic evidence suggests that higher consumption of fruits and vegetables is associated with lower risk of most types of cancer, perhaps, in part, due to their high vitamin C content. Vitamin C can limit the formation of carcinogens, such as nitrosamines, in vivo; modulate immune response; and, through its antioxidant function, possibly attenuate oxidative damage that can lead to cancer.

Most case-control studies have found an inverse association between dietary vitamin C intake and cancers of the lung, breast, colon or rectum, stomach, oral cavity, larynx or pharynx, and esophagus. Plasma concentrations of vitamin C are also lower in people with cancer than controls. Read More…

Cancer treatment

Emerging research suggests that the route of vitamin C administration (intravenous vs. oral) could explain the conflicting findings. Most intervention trials, including the one conducted by Moertel and colleagues, used only oral administration, whereas Cameron and colleagues used a combination of oral and intravenous (IV) administration. Oral administration of vitamin C, even of very large doses, can raise plasma vitamin C concentrations to a maximum of only 220 micromol/L, whereas IV administration can produce plasma concentrations as high as 26,000 micromol/L. Concentrations of this magnitude are selectively cytotoxic to tumor cells in vitro. Research in mice suggests that pharmacologic doses of IV vitamin C might show promise in treating otherwise difficult-to-treat tumors. A high concentration of vitamin C may act as a pro-oxidant and generate hydrogen peroxide that has selective toxicity toward cancer cells. Based on these findings and a few case reports of patients with advanced cancers who had remarkably long survival times following administration of high-dose IV vitamin C, some researchers support reassessment of the use of high-dose IV vitamin C as a drug to treat cancer. Read More…

Intravenous Vitamin C for Cancer Frequently Asked Questions FAQ

Chemotherapy and Radiation

The safety and efficacy of the use of vitamin C and other antioxidants during cancer treatment is controversial. Some data indicate that antioxidants might protect tumor cells from the action of radiation therapy and chemotherapeutic agents, such as cyclophosphamide, chlorambucil, carmustine, busulfan, thiotepa, and doxorubicin. At least some of these data have been criticized because of poor study design. Other data suggest that antioxidants might protect normal tissues from chemotherapy- and radiation-induced damage and/or enhance the effectiveness of conventional cancer treatment. However, due to the physiologically tight control of vitamin C, it is unclear whether oral vitamin C supplements could alter vitamin C concentrations enough to produce the suggested effects. Individuals undergoing chemotherapy or radiation should consult with their oncologist prior to taking vitamin C or other antioxidant supplements, especially in high doses. Read More…