Immune Support IV Ingredients L-Lysine Sodium Bicarbonate Bi-Amino Methylcobalamin (B12) Mineral Blend (zinc, copper, manganese, chromium, selenium Vitamin C Saline Indications Immune Booster IV Therapy can be supportive in many conditions, but the following have been found to have the most support: Immune Support Reduce severity and duration of colds General Nutrition Seasonal Allergies All Infections Post Surgery Wound Therapy Precautions People may experience a feeling of warmth or mild discomfort when receiving an IV. It is common for patients to taste some of the vitamins, but for those who do not taste them, they are still getting the nutrition. Rare complications that can occur during intravenous therapies include phlebitis (inflammation of the vein) and fluid infiltration (leaking of fluid into the surrounding tissues). L-Lysince Lysine is an essential amino acid, which means that it is essential to human health but Page 1 NUTRIENT IV THERAPY Immune Booster IV cannot be manufactured by the body. For this reason, lysine must be obtained from food. Lysine helps to fight Herpes outbreaks, increases growth hormone production, and helps to regulate hormone levels. Also aids in production of antibodies and supports the immune system. Magnesium Magnesium plays an important role in many of the body’s enzymatic reactions, in neurochemical transmission, and muscle contraction and relaxation. It is responsible for over 300 essential metabolic reactions in the body. It is required for synthesizing proteins in the mitochondria, and for generating energy in most of the body’s basic cellular reactions. Magnesium acts on the vascular system to produce vasodilation the relaxation of blood vessel walls increasing blood flow, which can help with lowering blood pressure and also preventing and treating migraine headaches. Methylcobalamin (B12) The natural form of B12 (methylcobalamin) is better absorbed than Cyanobalamin and has been used to treat diseases such as pernicious anemia, and diabetic and peripheral neuropathy. Vitamin B12 is an essential component for proper digestion and absorption of foods and for normal metabolism of carbohydrates, and fat. It aids in maintaining healthy nerve cells and red blood cells and is needed to make DNA. Vitamin B12 is also involved in homocysteine metabolism and plays a critical role in proper energy metabolism, immune function, and nerve function. Pyridoxine Pyridoxine, Vitamin B6, is one of eight B vitamins frequently referred to as the complex vitamins. All the B vitamins help the body convert food (carbohydrates) into fuel (glucose), which is then “burned” to produce energy and help the body metabolize fats and protein. Because B vitamins are water soluble, the body does not store them. Page 2 NUTRIENT IV THERAPY Immune Booster IV Therefore, they must be replaced frequently, especially when the body is under any type of stress (physical and emotional). Even exercise depletes B vitamins in our system. B6 is essential for normal brain development and function and helps the body produce the hormones serotonin, dopamine, epinephrine and norepinephrine as well as melatonin. Vitamin C Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin. We do not have the ability to make own vitamin C, therefore, we must obtain vitamin C through our diet. Vitamin C is required for the synthesis of collagen, an important structural component of blood vessels, tendons, ligaments, and bone. Vitamin C also plays an important role in the synthesis of Neurotransmitters, which are critical for brain function. It is also a highly effective antioxidant and in small amounts can effectively protect important cells from free radical damage. In addition, vitamin C is involved in the process of transporting fat into cellular organelles called mitochondria, where the fat is converted to energy. Zinc Zinc is an essential mineral that is naturally present in some foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement. Zinc is involved in numerous aspects of cellular metabolism. It is required for the activity of approximately 100 enzymes. It interacts with the hormone insulin to improve glucose metabolism, and is a key factor in the regulation of blood glucose levels. Zinc is necessary for the synthesis thyroid hormones and promotes wound healing. Zinc plays an active role in immune function and is in many cold popular cold remedies. There has been studies that have shown that zinc use within 12 to 24 hours of onset of symptoms can reduce the severity and duration by 50%.