When a person takes a supplement by mouth, 20-30% of the ingredients will find their way into the bloodstream where they become effective for the body. Intravenous administration, however, achieves higher concentrations in the blood that are not possible when taken by mouth. Also, many patients may suffer from a depletion of nutrients if they have digestive tract problems, so oral supplements are either not tolerated, or simply not absorbed well enough to make a difference. IV infusions bypass the problem of poor absorption through the GI tract. Intravenous vitamin infusions are very safe and effective.
Physicians commonly administer IV fluids to patients with dehydration,
infections, and for various symptoms including nausea and vomiting,
dizziness and malnutrition, among others. However, use of intravenous
vitamin infusion therapy is underestimated as many more patients can
benefit from it. Many doctors are still unaware of the dramatic,
almost unbelievable results that can sometimes be obtained by
administering vitamins and minerals intravenously.
Among conditions that respond well to intravenous infusions are
chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. Effects are most dramatic
when complemented by stress reduction and physical therapy. It has
also been suggested that the allergic component of some diseases
improves with intravenous vitamin therapy by stabilization of cell
membranes by the calcium in the infusions. These diseases include
bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, allergic dermatitis, among many
others. Please note that this treatment should not substitute careful
monitoring and treatment by your regular doctor but it may help reduce
the need for medications and prevent or diminish the severity of
disease relapses. Intravenous therapy with magnesium improves
headaches and prevents migraine relapses and even treat active
migraines.
This type of therapy, as any other treatment, requires careful
selection of patients and it has some contraindications. This is the
reason that all of our patients are evaluated by our Board Certified
physicians and PAs and are treated under their supervision.
We will be happy to work with your doctors to decide on the best
approach to treat your medical conditions.
