IV Therapies for Cancer Care – Optimum Wellness Integrated Clinic

Many individuals have compromised gastrointestinal, liver, and kidney function which prevents them from properly absorbing and assimilating supplements and medications. IV administration directly bypasses the gastrointestinal system and liver and allows for maximum absorption of compounds. Additionally, with IV administration you can obtain blood levels of nutrients that are much higher than oral intake alone. Optimum Wellness Integrated Clinic offers multiple types of IV therapies, including vitamin C, alpha lipoic acid, curcumin, GPC, PPC, and other vitamin/mineral combinations for a wide range of health concerns. IV therapy may help patients with symptoms ranging from low energy or mood disorders to cancer and cardiovascular disease. The IV treatment center at Optimum Wellness is one of the largest in Western Canada. Every week, dozens of patients are treated with safe, effective IV therapies by our experienced team.

Please be aware that individual responses to intravenous treatments may vary and results are not guaranteed. Speak with your naturopathic doctor about whether IV therapy is appropriate for your case.

List of IV therapies for cancer care offered:

IV Vitamin C

Vitamin C, aka L-ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin and antioxidant. Many animals, including mammals, can produce vitamin C, however, humans must obtain vitamin C from their diet. It is an essential part of numerous reactions in the body. It is required in the synthesis of collagen, carnitine, neuropeptides, and in the regulation of gene expression.

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Alpha Lipoic Acid

Alpha lipoic acid (ALA), also known as thioctic Acid, is a natural compound which is produced in the body. The form produced in the body is inactive and only produced in small amounts. As we age the levels of ALA we produce in the body decrease. It is thought that supplemental forms (IV and Oral) of ALA provide the greatest therapeutic benefit.

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IV Curcumin

Curcumin, aka diferuloylmethane, is a yellow pigmented polyphenol which gives turmeric, a spice common in India, its yellow color. Curcumin is one of the most well-researched natural agents on the planet. It is also one of the most powerful natural inflammatory agents. Due to its multiple health promoting properties curcumin may be beneficial in many conditions.

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