Vitamin C is one of the most active nutrients on the defense system. It is a powerful antioxidant that increases the production of extracellular collagen, important for the proper function of immune cells. Unfortunately, the human being does not have the capacity to produce it by himself, and must receive it from food and supplements.

The mega dose of Vitamin C is a preventive auxiliary treatment that allows a more efficient distribution in the body, the one that our own body cannot generate on its own. High doses of vitamin C are administered by intravenous (IV) infusion, thereby achieving much higher concentrations in the blood.

Some systemic benefits:

• Stimulates the immune system, exercising an immune-defensive action.
• Reduces oxidative damage
• Acts in the body as a carrier for oxygen and hydrogen and has antioxidant effects against the harmful action of free radicals, related to the development of tumor, cardiovascular and neurological diseases.
• Participates actively in liver detoxification processes, facilitating the elimination of toxins.
• Intervenes in the formation of collagen (main constituent of cartilage, tendons, ligaments and bone), as a cofactor and having glycine, lysine and proline as amino acids.
• Vitamin C aids in the conversion of amino acids to neurotransmitters; reason why it exerts an antidepressant action.
• Decreases the inflammatory response; presenting systemic anti-inflammatory activity.
• Participates in the synthesis of essential steroid hormones for healthy aging and responsible for the metabolism and oxidation of fats (lipids).

 

• Recycle oxidized Vitamin E, avoiding its oxidizing effect in this condition.
• Inhibits in the stomach the formation of nitrosamines (potentially carcinogenic substances) from nitrates, substances that are present in certain drinks and foods.
• Intervenes in the maintenance of the integrity of gums, bones, teeth, and blood vessels.
• Increases the organic absorption of iron present in food.
• Effectively fights the flu, allergies, asthma, bronchitis, and other respiratory problems.
• Helps to neutralize and eliminate all kinds of toxins accumulated in the body
• It has been used in high doses in AIDS patients (in test tubes it inhibits HIV replication)
• It is essential to resist stress, as it is the main nutrient for the adrenal glands.
• Helps diabetics control blood sugar levels and protect arteries from damage caused by elevated sugar levels (protein glycosylation)
• Acts as cardiovascular protection: it raises “good” cholesterol (Hdl), reduces “bad” cholesterol (Ldl), inhibits the oxidation of LDL cholesterol, preventing its entry into the vascular endothelium and limiting arterial obstruction, and strengthens and makes it more flexible the walls of the capillaries.

 

The frequency of the dose and the total number of sessions will be determined by the underlying pathology, need, and response of each patient.