IV Treatments Overview

NatureMed Clinic Denver / Boulder

Intravenous nutrient therapy is helpful for both acute and chronic conditions. The following is a brief description of the intravenous therapies we offer.

Intravenous Vitamin C

Vitamin C is given intravenously in doses ranging from a few thousand milligrams to one hundred thousand milligrams. Doses like this can not be acheived with oral administration. At high doses intravenous vitamin C is antiviral, promotes natural detoxification and may modulate the immune system. Read more>>>


The Myer's Cocktail

The Myer's cocktail is named after the late John Myers, MD and has been popularized by the nutritional medicine expert Alan Gaby, MD. Myer's cocktails contain vitamin C, magnesium, minerals and B vitamins. The cocktail can be helpful for combating chronic fatigue, asthma, arrhythmias and other conditions. Read more>>>

Intravenous EDTA

EDTA (ethylene diamine tetra-acetic acid) is a synthetic, amino acid chelation drug that is delivered intravenously. In conventional medicine, chelation is used to rid the body of excess calcium, lead and certain drugs . For example, a person who has lead poisoning may be given chelation therapy in order to bind and remove excess lead from the body before it can cause damage. Read more >>>

Intravenous glutathione

Glutathione is an important antioxidant throughout the body and in the brain. Intravenous glutathione may be helpful for complementary cancer treatment, heavy metal overload, Parkinson's disease and environmental illness. Read more>>>

Plaquex (Intravenous phosphatidylcholine/essential phospholipids)

Essential phospholipids (EPL) are a highly purified source of phosphatidylcholine isolated from soy beans. The substance is particularly rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, with linoleic acid accounting for approximately 70%. The action of EPL upon humans is an increase of HDL cholesterol and a decrease in LDL cholesterol, VLDL triglycerides and a reduced ratio of LDL/HDL cholesterol. Read more>>>