Vitamin C IV (Intravenous) Therapy

Intravenous Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) can be used for a variety of medical conditions.  It can enhance immune function and help with viral and bacterial infections. It is used as an adjunct therapy for patients with cancer.

For infections, it is often mixed with other vitamins and minerals and given by IV push, or rapid IV drip.

For adjunct cancer therapy, Dr. Born follows the protocol developed by Hugh Riordan, M.D.  The mechanism of action of high dose IV Vitamin C is as a pro-drug to produce hydrogen peroxide in the extracellular space, thus potentially damaging the cancer cells.  Some cancer cells have decreased ability to defend against the peroxide, where normal cells can reduce the peroxide to water. Oral administration of Vitamin C is unable to create a plasma level high enough to create any substantial peroxide formation.  This is an oxidative therapy.

The treatments are given intravenously for 1 to 1 ½  hours in a recliner.

Screening lab and a protocol is followed. At the end of your treatment, a blood draw is done to check your Vitamin C level.  Your dosage will be adjusted based on this level.

The safety of IV Vitamin C is well proven.

IV Vitamin C has been studied with numerous traditional chemotherapy treatments and has been found to be compatible with most. Studies have shown increased tolerability of chemotherapy with IV Vitamin C.

IV Vitamin C is not covered by any insurance.

Dr. Born has been offering high dose Vitamin C since 1999.