Vitamin & Mineral Information for IV Infusion

Normal Saline: Normal saline sodium chloride dissolved in sterile water. It is our fluid of choice for quickly rehydrating the body. Dehydration can come from many causes, including, but not limited to: Vomiting, diarrhea, viral illnesses, athletic demands, environmental exposures like  hot weather, and especially poor oral fluid intake. Adequate hydration is essential for all body functions and is essential for overall health and wellness.

Alpha lipoic acid: Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) is a naturally occurring fatty acid. It plays an essential role at the cellular level, such as energy production. When supplemented, ALA has been used to support the treatment of many conditions: neurological conditions, neuropathy, kidney disease, diabetes, cancer, infectious disease, and liver disease. Recently, it has gained increased attention for its potential benefits in promoting weight loss.

Biotin: is a water-soluble B vitamin found naturally in some foods and in supplements. Biotin plays a vital role in assisting enzymes to break down fats, carbohydrates, and proteins in food. It also helps to regulate signals sent by cells and the activity of genes.

Vitamin B complex: B complex includes Thiamine B1, Riboflavin B2, Niacin B3, Pantothenic acid B5, and pyridoxine B6. This formulation of B vitamins has many functions including promoting healthy hair and nail growth, producing energy at the cellular level, proper nerve function, immune system support, breaking down proteins and fats, and converting carbohydrates into energy the body can use.

Vitamin B1: Thiamin, is a water-soluble vitamin necessary for proper nerve function, producing cellular energy. This is helpful for patients suffering from brain fog, chronic fatigue, migraines, and skin conditions like rosacea.

Vitamin B2: Riboflavin, maintains the body’s energy supply, by converting carbohydrates to adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is what the body uses for energy. This is helpful for patients suffering from mental health conditions, gastrointestinal illnesses , muscle fatigue, post COVID and skin conditions, cataracts. It is also essential during fetal development.

Vitamin B3: Niacin, is responsible for breaking down fats, proteins, and carbohydrates, converting them into usable energy. Niacin can reduce bad cholesterol “LDL” by 5-20% and increase the level of good cholesterol “HDL” by 15-35%. This makes niacin essential in patients with high cholesterol, along with making lifestyle changes. Most importantly vitamin B3 reduces oxidative stress and inflammation. These are known factors in developing many diseases including diabetes and atherosclerosis (heart disease). This is helpful for patients with mental health conditions, gastrointestinal illnesses, acute/chronic nausea or constipation, liver disease muscle weakness, post COVID, and long-haul COVID.

Vitamin B5: Pantothenic acid, a precursor to coenzyme A. It is needed to metabolize many molecules, works to stabilize adrenal gland function, assists in lowering cholesterol, improving wound healing, promoting healthy skin, hair, and eyes, production of red blood cells, maintenance of the gastrointestinal tract, and helpful for patients with osteo arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Vitamin B6: Pyridoxine, is a coenzyme in many reactions of body metabolism. It helps control blood sugar regulation and as an anti-inflammatory agent. It assists in combating conditions like atherosclerosis (heart disease), eye disease, cancer prevention, and  kidney stones. It is essential for mood control as it participates in the production of neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine. This makes it helpful in conditions such as stress, depression, anxiety, and ADHD.

Vitamin B12 (Cobalamins), is essential for producing new blood cells, DNA synthesis, insulating nerves, and brain health. It is essential to fatty acid and amino acid metabolism. Deficiencies occur frequently as many conditions create states of poor stomach absorption. Conditions that contribute to poor B12 absorption are common. Examples of this are H. pylori or parasitic gastrointestinal infections, Crohn’s disease, connective tissue disorders, and many more. Medications that contribute to poor B12 absorption of antacids (Pepcid, Omeprazole), antibiotics, and aspirin. It is beneficial for patients with megaloblastic anemia and gastrointestinal disease. It is the supplement of choice in memory loss and patients with impaired cognitive function. Patients who lack B12 suffer from brain fog, rapid aging, nerve pain, and chronic fatigue.

Vitamin B7 (Biotin): engages in a wide range of metabolic functions, primarily the utilization of fats, carbohydrates, proteins, and amino acids. It helps to regulate signals sent by cells and the activity of genes and is therefore vital for maintaining most functions of the human body.

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbate): is a water-soluble vitamin, and an essential nutrient. It engages in the formation of collagen for skin and all tissue health. It has enzyme production related to neurotransmitters for nerve health. And is necessary for robust immune function. As a powerful immune booster and antioxidant to fight off illness. It is even believed to fight and kill cancer cells by neutralizing harmful chemicals in the body.

Calcium: is a mineral, most often associated with teeth and bone health. That is because 99% of the body’s calcium is stored in bones. It also plays a key role in nerve function, normal heart rhythm, muscle contraction, and normal blood clotting. Calcium supplementation can therefore be of benefit in conditions such as dental disease, osteoporosis, cardiac conditions, various neuro dysregulations such as neuropathy.

Co Q10 Enzyme: is a powerful antioxidant that cells of the body use to grow and sustain. Biosynthesis is the major source of CoQ10. It can easily be altered with certain gene mutations  leading to deficiency. Though our body makes it naturally, levels decrease as we age. CoQ10 levels have also been shown to decrease in certain health conditions such as kidney or heart disease. CoQ10 can benefit many health conditions such as diabetes, migraines, heart conditions, Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, and assist with athletic endurance.

Vitamin D: is not technically a vitamin but rather a nutrient. More specifically, it is a fat soluble secosteroid, responsible for increasing the absorption of other vitamins and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus. It has many other biological actions and is essential for human  body hormone and vitamin utilization. It is critical for building bones, reducing inflammation, and helping resolve infections. The most important compounds in this group are D2 and D3. Cholecalciferol (D3) is able to be supplemented by oral, IV, and intramuscular injections routes.

Folic acid: Is a synthetic form of B9 or folacin. It is water soluble and naturally found in many foods. It is an essential nutrient, which means we need to consume it from outside sources. But it is not always well absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract. It plays a role in breaking down homocysteine, an amino acid that can exert harmful effects on the body if levels become elevated. Folate is also necessary for red blood cell production and is critical during times of rapid growth. It is necessary for DNA and RNA synthesis, and metabolism of amino acids. It is therefore a vital component of human cell division. It is essential during pregnancy for healthy fetal brain development. Folate deficiency can lead to anemia, cancer, stroke, open sores in the mouth, poor skin, and hair health, shortness of breath, fatigue, along with many other symptoms and diseases.

Glutathione: is a powerful antioxidant. It helps to rid the body of environmental toxins, pollution, as well as harmful chemicals like metal and other oxidative stressors. It is an immune system transporter. This means that it helps antibodies travel. It is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent. It is used in many conditions such as alcoholism, diabetes, nerve disorders, Parkinson’s disease, autism, psoriasis, Alzheimer’s, post COVID long haul syndrome, and vaccine injury. Most adults are severely deficient but is easily replaced through IV administration. Oral forms of glutathione are poorly absorbed due to something called first pass metabolism. This is the breakdown of substances taken in orally by the gastrointestinal system before they have a chance to reach the tissues of the body.

Magnesium: is an important mineral that helps with building strong bones, maintaining normal blood pressure, maintaining healthy sleep patterns, managing stress and anxiety, healthy bowel functions and helps with maintaining a steady heart rhythm.

Manganese: is a trace mineral, coenzyme, and an essential nutrient. It is responsible for the breakdown of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and cholesterol. It is needed for a healthy immune system, along with maintaining bone and reproductive health. And threw vitamin K interaction, it plays a role in wound healing and proper blood clotting.

NAD+ ( Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide): is a coenzyme central to metabolism and is found in all living cells. It plays a vital role in healthy digestion, cell growth and energy metabolism. It is essential for mitochondria to oxygenate our cells, so they can properly function. Levels of NAD naturally decline as the body ages. Lower levels can significantly impact overall health. It is useful for patients suffering from immune conditions, diabetes, fatty liver disease, heart disease, high blood pressure, high blood pressure, neuropathy, neuro degenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders and sleep disruption.

Quercetin: Is a plant pigment and a potent antioxidant flavonoid or (flavanol). It is a versatile antioxidant and poses many properties that protect against tissue injury, especially those induced by various drug toxicities.

Taurine:  It is an essential non-proteinogenic amino sulfonic acid which is naturally occurring and widely distributed in animal tissues. Taurine acts within cells to assist in energy production. It helps the body produce bile acid salts, balance fluids, and conduct metabolic functions. Deficiencies can contribute to chronic fatigue and gastrointestinal issues.

Trace minerals: consist of iron, zinc, fluoride, selenium, copper, chromium, iodine, manganese, and molybdenum. They are essential for normal human body functions, especially those of bone and the cardiovascular system.

Zinc: is a trace mineral. This means that the body only needs tiny amounts but is necessary in many vital chemical and enzymatic reactions in the body. It is known to be of major importance in the creation of DNA, the growth of cells, assembling proteins, and healing damaged tissues. It is known to be a strong immune booster. It supports healthy digestion and hormone production. This makes it helpful for patients suffering from gastrointestinal disease, cold and flu, COVID, hormone imbalance, and cancer.

Medications

Pepcid: otherwise known as famotidine. It is an antacid and anti-histamine. It is used in the treatment of upset stomach (dyspepsia), excess stomach acid, gastric ulcers, heartburn, and gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD).

Toradol: is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Its  mechanism of action is based on blocking the body’s production of certain substances that cause inflammation. It is helpful in decreasing swelling, pain,  and conditions related to inflammation.

Zofran:  otherwise known as ondansetron. It is an antiemetic, which is an anti-nausea medication. It is used to help relieve nausea, and therefore increase the ability to eat and drink fluids in times of illness and in conditions that cause nausea and vomiting.

Dexamethasone: Dexamethasone, a corticosteroid, is similar to a natural hormone produced by your adrenal glands. It relieves inflammation, is used to treat certain forms of arthritis; skin, blood, kidney, eye, thyroid, and intestinal disorders (e.g., colitis); severe allergies; and asthma. It is sometimes used to replace this chemical when your body does not make enough of it. And it is sometimes used to help relieve symptoms of high-altitude sickness like headaches and dizziness.