High Dose Vitamin C

Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that boosts the immune system and can reduce inflammation. Vitamin C infusions can be used to fight free radicals and improve liver function. The antioxidant potential of vitamin C helps reduce oxidative stress and free radicals, which may result in improved outcomes in periodontal interventions (dental surgeries). It can lower the risk of periodontal disease and even facilitate the healing of the periodontium. 

The oxidative properties of vitamin C have also been found to be instrumental when removing mercury fillings. It is pivotal in oral and bone health through its essential role in synthesizing collagen to create new tissues and support healthy tissue maintenance. 

Vitamin C and Cancer

When vitamin C is taken orally or in low doses intravenously (through an IV), it acts as an “antioxidant.” At higher doses, greater than 7.5 grams, Vitamin C changes from being an antioxidant to “pro-oxidative” with the ability to damage cancerous or precancerous cells. This potential to kill cancerous cells is related to the “pro-oxidative” state where elevated levels of hydrogen peroxide can be toxic to cancerous cells without harming the body's natural cells. 

Vitamin C IV infusions are being used as an adjunctive cancer therapy that can help lower the severity of many chemo and radiation side effects and possibly slow down the progression of malignant tumors. 

Research has shown that increased levels of vitamin C can help improve the lives of cancer patients significantly. However, diet and supplements alone cannot provide enough Vitamin C for your body to reap these benefits. The amount of Vitamin C needed to make a substantial impact can only be reached intravenously (IV). Large doses of IV vitamin C have been shown to decrease the amount and size of tumors in animals. In some clinical trials, vitamin C infusions helped patients with symptom management, decreased tumor mass, enhanced resistance, and prolonged survival in terminal patients. 

High-dose intravenous vitamin C, a promising multi-targeting agent in the treatment of cancer | Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research | Full Text (biomedcentral.com) 

Intravenous High-Dose Vitamin C in Cancer Therapy - NCI 

Targeting cancer vulnerabilities with high-dose vitamin C - PMC (nih.gov) 

Impact of Intravenous Vitamin C Administration in Reducing Severity of Symptoms in Breast Cancer Patients During Treatment - PMC (nih.gov)