Vitamin C Drip Therapy in San Diego

Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin that acts as a major antioxidant in the body. It is essential for neutralizing free radicals in the body, bolstering immune function, neurotransmitter production, and fighting inflammation.

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HELPS TARGET: Weakened immune system, anti-aging, preventatively before flu season, collagen production, post-surgery recovery, low energy, chronic infections

KEY MEDICINES: Vitamin C, Lysine, Zinc

Vitamin C IV Infusion

Why Is A Vitamin C IV Infusion Effective?

Vitamin C delivered intravenously is the fastest and most effective way to boost vitamin C levels.

Vitamin C can be found in fruits and vegetables, however our soil quality has diminished and has rendered fruits and vegetables much less vitamin rich than previously.

Additionally, stress, certain medications, and a poor diet can all contribute to less than optimal vitamin C levels.

Vitamin C can be taken as an oral supplement, however high doses inevitably cause gastrointestinal distress and diarrhea.

Vitamin C San Diego Treatment

By administering vitamin C through an IV, the vitamin C bypasses the gastrointestinal system entirely and is absorbed 100%, thus granting the option of dosing much higher than would be possible orally and avoiding unwanted side effects. Other ingredients in the vitamin C IV work synergistically with the vitamin C such as lysine and zinc which are shown to boost the immune system.

Who Can Benefit From Vitamin C IV Infusions?

Weakened immune system or feeling run down
Anti-aging and overall wellness
Preventatively before flu season
Enhancing collagen production
Post surgery recovery
Post PRP therapy
Exposure to environmental toxins
Neuro-degenerative processes
Low energy
Chronic infections i.e. EBV, lyme

Symptoms Of Low Immune Function:

Slow healing wounds
Frequent colds or infections
Fatigue or easy fatigability
Skin infections
Digestive problems
Autoimmune diseases
Blood disorder i.e. anemia, hemophilia

How Vitamin C Helps Support Factors That Suppress The Immune Function

There are a variety of nutrition and lifestyle factors that can contribute to a suppressed immune state creating a need for vitamin C. These include:

Chronic stress
Vitamin D deficiency
Vitamin A deficiency
High intake of alcohol
Smoking
Poor nutrition
Obesity
Cancer
HIV
Certain medications i.e. steroids or chemotherapy drugs

It also plays an essential role in the formation of collagen, thus the health of our skin and connective tissue.

Does IV Therapy Hurt?

IV therapy should not be a painful process. Patients may experience a small pinch as the needle pierces the skin, but the rest of the process if administered properly should be painless.

How Many Vitamin C IV Infusions Are Needed?

The number of vitamin C IV infusions needed depends on the treatment goal in mind. Your naturopathic doctor will work with you to determine the dosing amount and frequency needed to have therapeutic effects and help you reach your goals.

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How To Boost Immune Function Naturally?

Optimize Sleep

Sleep deprivation or difficulties with sleep can lead to many health problems. Prioritizing sleep is critical for our brains and bodies to function optimally and to repair. Chronic sleep loss leads to higher levels of inflammation which depletes vitamin C levels and wreaks havoc on the immune system.

Optimize The Diet

The diet plays an enormous role in the health of the immune system. Cutting out processed foods, simple carbohydrates and sugars, and vegetable oils can do wonders for our overall health and wellbeing. By adopting a diet with plenty of organic vegetables and low glycemic fruits, lean meats and fish, and healthy fats, we are giving our body the raw ingredients it needs for an optimally functioning immune system.

Gut Function

Approximately 90% of the immune system is contained within the gastrointestinal system. When our gut function is not working optimally, neither is our immune system. Keep your gut health in check is a key process to help support a healthy immune system.

Exercise

While extreme and or chronic exercise can increase cortisol thereby suppressing the immune system, exercising in moderation can increase endorphins, wellbeing, and improve the status of the immune system. Exercising outdoors and in nature from time to time can be especially helpful as this can decrease stress and improve vitamin D levels.

Optimize Vitamin D

Vitamin D levels are less than optimal in a vast majority of people and having adequate vitamin D is necessary for immune function. Vitamin D modulates both the innate and adaptive immune responses and a deficiency is associated with increased autoimmunity and increased susceptibility to infection.

Omega-3 Fish Oil

The Omega-3 fish oil has been shown to improve T-regulatory cell function which is essential for proper immune function. Additionally, fish oil has been shown to decrease levels of inflammation in the body i.e. TNF alpha, IL-1beta, IL-6, triglycerides, and insulin resistance (improved HOMA-IR).

Increase Glutathione

Glutathione is a major antioxidant in the body and also plays a large role in immune function and liver detoxification. Glutathione, vitamin E, and vitamin C all work synergistically to neutralize free radicals and reduce oxidative damage.

Stress Reduction

Adopting methods such as yoga, meditation, chi gong, or breathing techniques can help to reduce excess stress levels. Chronic stress creates unwanted inflammation in the body and can lead to hormonal imbalance, blood sugar imbalance, intestinal permeability (leaky gut), and decreased immune function.

How Long Does A Vitamin C IV Infusion Take?

Vitamin C IV infusions typically take between 1-2 hours to complete.

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