By Arlynne Kingsman, R.N.
Going through cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation can cause a multitude of side effects for a patient: fatigue, nutritional deficiencies, decreased oral intake, myalgias, weakness, gingivitis, and oral sores, just to name a few. It is important for cancer patients to keep their vitamin stores at high levels to help decrease these side effects. Specifically, Vitamin C is depleted quickly in cancer patients, as Vitamin C is necessary to fight inflammation. IV vitamin infusion can help with this. When compared to supplementing with oral vitamins, it has been shown that IV vitamin infusion has a 100% absorption rate, versus oral vitamins with a 20% absorption rate. High dose IV Vitamin C treatments, in conjunction with chemotherapy and radiation therapy, have been shown to decrease inflammation, relieve fatigue, and improve overall quality of life. There are also some studies that have shown that high dose Vitamin C infusions can help decrease tumor size.
At Prime IV Hydration and Wellness, we can administer high dose Vitamin C infusions (up to 50,000 mg) with clearance from the patient’s oncologist and our Medical Director. We also offer an Immunity Infusion, which has a lower dose of Vitamin C and includes Zinc, B Vitamins, and Glutathione, the body’s master antioxidant. Another IV infusion we offer that may be of benefit is the Myers’ Cocktail, which also offers a lower dose of Vitamin C and has been shown to be beneficial for overall health and wellness. We offer free consultations to discuss your Wellness Plan, so give us a call!
PRIME IV HYDRATION & WELLNESS
239-529-5344
www.primeivhydration.com
2180 Tamiami Trail N.
Naples, FL 34102