Category: Intravenous Therapy

NAD stands for nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide. It is a coenzyme found in all living cells and plays a crucial role in various metabolic processes, including energy production, DNA repair, and cell signaling.  There have been clinical trials in humans using oral NAD, NMN and other precursors. However, the effects of intravenous NAD are immediately noticeable. What is the significance of NAD in aging? NAD levels decline with age, contributing to various age-related diseases and the aging process itself. Boosting NAD levels has shown promise in preclinical studies for improving mitochondrial function, reducing inflammation, and protecting against age-related decline. What are NAD precursor vitamins? NAD precursor vitamins are compounds that can be converted into NAD within the body. These include tryptophan, NA, NAM, nicotinic acid riboside (NaR), NMN, and NR. What are the therapeutic potentials of NAD boosting strategies? Increasing NAD levels has shown therapeutic potential in preclinical studies for various conditions like metabolic disorders, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, and acute kidney injury. What are the known effects of NAD boosting molecules in humans? Niacin, an NAD+ precursor, has been shown to reduce total cholesterol (TC) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) in individuals with dyslipidemia. It has also been associated with improvements...

A recently published study showed significant improvement in symptoms and immune function in a small group of people diagnosed and being treated for Lyme disease. This is groundbreaking since very few studies are conducted on natural treatments for Lyme disease and the symptoms of the disease can be debilitating. Lyme disease is caused by the spirochete, Borrelia Burgdorferi (B. burgdorferi) and tick-borne illness is rapidly increasing world-wide with over 400,000 new cases reported yearly in the US. As many as 50% of those treated with a standard protocol of antibiotics report persistent or recurrent symptoms six months after the end of treatment. Herbal remedies can be very effective treatment due to their anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and immune-boosting properties. However, very few studies exist on the specific action of herbal remedies against B. Burgdorferi. The Complexity of Lyme Disease To get a better understanding of the spirochete and how it affects the human body, a group of researchers deciphered its genome. They thought the project would only take days, but instead it took them years due to its complexity. The Borrelia spirochete is composed of one chromosome, however that chromosome is shredded, meaning it is made up of 20 or more plasmids—small...

There is good scientific evidence the lead [i] and mercury [ii] can cause atherosclerosis. A recent review article published in the Journal of the American heart association[iii] sheds a positive light on EDTA chelation therapy for patients with cardiovascular disease. [1]  In the most comprehensive systemic review and meta-analysis to date, Ravalli et. al evaluated 24 published studies on EDTA chelation. This article is noteworthy because it’s the largest review to date including 15 before and after chelation clinical trials and five retrospective case series. The effect of EDTA was also factored in to determine if the clinical effects of EDTA are more pronounced in patients with existing diabetes and arterial disease. The authors concluded that EDTA chelation can eliminate the toxic metals that are associated with inflammatory oxidative damage to the artery wall and atherosclerosis. Just as in other studies they found that chelation had more benefit for patients with comorbidities. Comorbidities are conditions that increase risk of heart attack and stroke such as diabetes and peripheral arterial disease. The higher your risk the greater the benefit from chelation. How Chelation Therapy Works for Heart Disease The main way chelation works for heart disease is through removing toxic metals...

Intravenous (IV) therapy is when a substance or drug is administered to a patient directly into the vein. Over the last 15 years, it has become very clear that IV treatments can help improve cold/flu symptoms, recovery, hangovers, and fatigue. Some intravenous treatments are approved by the FDA for the treatment of conditions such as heavy metal poisoning, dehydration, and nutritional deficiency. The benefits of IV therapy include: Nutrients go right into the bloodstream Nutrients bypass the gut and avoid absorption issues Higher doses of nutrients can be delivered with greater tolerance Therapeutic doses of nutrients can be given Doses can be given quickly IV therapy is an excellent way to get nutrients and hydration whether it be for optimizing health or restoring health. It has been hypothesized that as low as 10% and as much as 80% of our nutrients are absorbed from the food we eat. The factors that impact your nutrient status are: Diseases of the digestive system such as IBS, Crohns, Ulcers, GERD, and Gastric bypass High level athletic training Menstrual irregularities and heavy menstrual cycles Infections Poor dietary intake of nutrients Is IV Therapy Safe? Generally speaking, IV vitamins and minerals are safe for most...

Hydration is a key element in performance and recovery for athletes. The total percent of water in the human body is affected by how much body fat you have, as well as your age, gender, and health. However, on average the human body is about 45-70% water, which amounts to 40-45 liters of water in the body (165 x 8-ounce glasses of water!). There are two compartments that house this water, one is intracellular, inside cells where 62-65% of the water is found, and the other is extracellular, outside cells such as the blood and GI tract where 35-38% is found. Whether it is hot or cold out, when you exercise you lose water through breathing, muscle contraction, blood circulating, and sweating. Most people know that lack of fluids and lots of physical training can cause dehydration, but did you know that traveling also causes dehydration? Why traveling causes dehydration: People drink less water with the limitations around fluids and flying Anxiety and stress cause sweating and there is more body water loss The recirculated air on airplanes has 20-30% less moisture in it Air conditioning and sitting actually cause body temperature to rise, and people sweat more but the cool...