Intravenous Nutrition
Intravenous (IV) nutrition is a method of feeding vitamins, minerals, and other natural substances directly into a patient's bloodstream. Bypassing the digestive system is the main advantage of IV nutrition.
When substances are given orally they must be processed through the stomach and the intestines. Many substances may be rendered inactive in the digestive tract, or may not be well absorbed due to poor intestinal function.
By directly administering nutrients to the body, higher than normal blood levels can be achieved. These increased levels can provide an immediate therapeutic response by correcting deficiencies that may arise from a disease state.
Scientific research has demonstrated that a variety of conditions can benefit from the use of IV nutrition, among them especially cancer. Most cancer patients in the advanced stages suffer from a wasting syndrome which is called cachexia. Other conditions that can be helped using IV nutrition techniques include:
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome;
- Diabetes;
- Fibromyalgia and others.
All of the intravenous protocols used at the Issels Medical Center have been thoroughly researched in the scientific literature and have been shown to be effective in the treatment of certain conditions. By practicing this type of "evidence-based medicine" we can custom-tailor our IV infusions to achieve maximal effectiveness.
Intravenous Nutritional Protocols
The comprehensive treatment program of the Issels Medical Center integrates a variety of intravenous nutritional protocols according to individual requirements. They include:
- IV Vitamin C (IVC) - Vitamin C has been shown by researchers of the National Institutes of Health to kill cancer cells if administered intravenously in high doses. It is proven to be beneficial in the treatment of a variety of diseases from the common cold to the flu, and from hepatitis to HIV.
- IV Antioxidants - Substances such as glutathione can be administered to help counteract the effects of free radicals and also to promote effective detoxification through the liver. Maintaining healthy antioxidant levels is important in any disease state and especially indicated in cancer.
- IV Amino Acids - these are the "building blocks" of the body. Besides building cells and repairing tissue, they form antibodies to combat invading bacteria & viruses; they are part of the enzyme & hormonal system; carry oxygen throughout the body and participate in muscle activity.
Intravenous Nutrition as integrated into our treatment programs helps to enhance the effectiveness of all the various other treatment components.
DISCLAIMER: The extent of the response to treatment varies from patient to patient, even with similar diagnosis as the internal bodily environment is unique to each individual patient.
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