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IV Therapy in Edmonton

IV Vitamin Therapy Experts in Edmonton

Extensive Experience with Intravenous Vitamin Infusions



IV Therapy often gets rapid results


Experience the benefits of IV Therapy today


Contact us for a complementary IV consultation


You can usually get an IV on your first visit


IV Therapy Edmonton

Call 780 757 8378 to book your IV consult


Edmonton's Top IVs

IV Vitamin Cocktails

The "Myers" - often great for energy and mood

IV Vitamin C

High dose Vitamin C IVs given for cancer support


We offer many alternative cancer treatments in Edmonton

IV Glutathione

Glutathione injections for skin whitening, detox, MS & Parkinson's

IV NAD+

Pure IV NAD+ infusions for energy, longevity and withdrawal

IV Plaquex Drips

We offer Edmonton IV Plaquex Drips for Cardiovascular disease

IV Hydration

Hydration IV with added B1, Magnesium, Folate and other vitamins 

B12 Shots

We administer high dose B12 injections for a quick boost


We offer IV Drips for these conditions:


Fatigue
Depression
Anxiety
Skin Health
Colds and Flus
F
ibromyalgia
Chronic Fatigue
Hydration 

Immunity 

Infertility
Lyme Disease
Cancers


Can also respond well to IV Therapy:


Crohn's
Ulcerative Colitis
Celiac
Headaches
Shingles
Sinusitis
Adrenal Fatigue
Hypothyroidism
Multiple Sclerosis
ALS
Parkinson's

and many more!

We love using IV Therapy for rapid results


Cancer Support IVs: 


- IV Vitamin C "IVC"

- IV PolyMVA


- IV Curcumin Infusions 

- IV Alpha Lipoic Acid Drips


*Free consult not offered to Cancer patients (longer consult required)


Interested in Vitamin IVs? 
(780) 757-8378

IV Vitamin Therapy FAQ

Why IV Therapy? - Can't I just take Vitamins orally?

IV Nutrient Infusions can achieve serum concentrations that are not obtainable with oral administration.


For example, the highest serum vitamin C level observed after oral administration of high doses of Vitamin C (to bowel tolerance) was 9.3 mg/dl.


In contrast, IV infusions of 50 g (a moderate IV dose) of vitamin C resulted in a plasma level of 80 mg/dl or about 9 times higher. 


Similarly, oral administration of magnesium results in only a small increase in serum magnesium concentrations, whereas IV Drip administration can double or triple the serum levels.


At TruMed - Our Naturopathic Doctors have extensive Nutrient IV therapy experience.


Our Naturopaths have administered thousands of Vitamin and Nutrient therapy IVs to our Edmonton patients.


We've seen much more robust results from the IV route than oral administration of the same vitamins.

How does IV Therapy work?

IV therapy works through multiple mechanisms.


First and foremost, when you give a nutrient intravenously, the absorption is 100%.


Whereas absorption of nutrients through oral administration varies greatly depending on the form and dose of the nutrients amongst other factors.


Certain nutrients have been shown to exert pharmacological effects, that is, effects that are different or beyond their functional uses in body biochemistry.


For example, in large doses (upwards of 10 grams) Vitamin C has antiviral effects or with higher doses (upwards of 50 grams) Vitamin C can have anti-Cancer effects.


Simply put, IV nutrient infusions allow for dramatically high blood levels where nutrients can exert their pharmacologic effects.


In addition to having pharmacological effects, IV nutrient therapy is more effective than oral for correcting intracellular nutrient deficits.


IV Vitamin infusions produce a marked increase in the serum concentration, and provides a window of opportunity for deficient cells to take up magnesium against a concentration gradient.


The cells are repeatedly “flooded” with nutrients, so that they have the necessary substances for optimal function.

How much does a Vitamin IV cost?

Unfortunately, IV Therapy can be cost prohibitive for some.


IV therapy in Edmonton costs range from $135 - $215 on average per infusion.


Fortunately, we do a ton of IV Therapy at TruMed which helps us keep our prices awesome.


Our most popular Vitamin IVs for energy and mood, our variations of the "Myers" cocktail are usually around $165.


NAD Vitamin Infusions range from $175-$195. 


IV Glutathione treatment start around $135. 

How often do I have to come for a Vitamin IV?

IV therapy frequency depends on the condition being treated.


Most commonly our Naturopathic Doctors are using Vitamin IV therapy for energy.


Commonly, one IV Treatment is used per week for 3 - 4 consecutive weeks to achieve sustained cellular and blood levels.


Then the Vitamin IVs are done every 4-8 weeks to maintain effect.


Administration time is usually less than 20 minutes for most Vitamin Cocktails.

How quickly do you feel better after a Vitamin IV?

Vitamin IV therapy can give extremely rapid results.


For energy, for many patients we see positive effects within 24 hours.


Some patients with severe deficiencies can feel a robust effect within hours after their Vitamin drip.


Our Naturopaths have seen some patients at our Edmonton clinic get an immediate boost from NAD IV infusions.

What ingredients are in the IV bags?

IV Vitamin therapy often involves B Vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12), Magnesium, and Vitamin C.


NAD+, a derivative of Vitamin B3, is a common single ingredient we use.


However, we often add additional nutrients (Selenium, Zinc, Calcium, Folate) depending on an individual's unique needs.


Your TruMed Naturopath will tailor your Vitamin Drip for your particular needs.  


This is TruMed.

Myers IV Injection
The classic Vitamin Infusion

Myers IV Therapy


MYERS FACTS: The Myers is a very simple, yet extremely versatile infusion.  


The Myers contains B-Vitamins, Magnesium, Calcium and Vitamin C.

The Myers is best given as a short length, small volume IV drip or "push"


Originally, it was used for: Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Depression & Upper Respiratory Tract Infections


We expect additive action between administration of the Myers IV Therapy and Hyperbaric treatment


The addition of the Myers to a NAD+ IV can result in enhanced action of NAD+.


Our Experience: We've seen it profoundly improve fatigue and mood in many patients.


Frequently given 1x weekly for 3-4 weeks to build up cellular and blood levels.


Higher infusion rapidity and concentration can result in enhanced effects. 


Additives such as selenium, zinc, taurine & adenosylcobalamin are frequently used.


Occasionally, the addition of intramuscular B12 can prolong infusion benefits.


NAD+ IV Injection
Fatigue, Anti-aging and Withdrawal

IV NAD Injection Edmonton


NAD FACTS:
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) is required for over 500 enzymatic reactions in the body

"NAD+” and “NADH” refer to the oxidized and reduced forms respectively.

With regards to longevity, the "sirtuins" a family of NAD+-dependent protein deacylases.


The average person has 3 grams of NAD in their body!


Orally, NR (nicotinamide riboside) and NMN (nicotinamide mononucleotide) are NAD precursors.


NAD+ levels decline with age and raising levels back up has shown benefits in a range of organisms.


Raising NAD+ levels in mice has shown to extend lifespan in various models.


NAD+ is involved at various points of the Krebs Cycle for energy production.


Because of its role in the Krebs Cycle - IV NAD is thought to synergize with Hyperbaric Oxygen.

Our Experience: Because of NAD's roles in the Krebs Cycle, we've seen it profoundly improve fatigue in some patients after intravenous administration.


NAD infusions appear to impact cognitive clarity and mood in some patients.


IV NAD dosed between 250-500mg with an administration time of 1-2 hours is a common dose strategy.


IV NAD is well known to be used for substance withdrawal (stimulants, opiates and alcohol)


NAD when an IV is given too rapidly can produce profound nausea.


Intravenous NAD+ has given a profound energy boost in some of our most elusive cases.


IV NADH is also an option we work with for fatigue, as it has been studied in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. 


IV Vitamin C
Cancer, Infections & ImmunityIV vitamin C in Edmonton


IVC FACTS:
The mechanisms of intravenous Vitamin C are distinct from those of orally administered vitamin C.


Maximum oral doses usually hover around 5 grams.  


Just for context, in our clinic, the lowest dose of Vitamin C we administer is 5 grams intravenously. 


With regards to high dose IV Vitamin C, it can increase serum levels more than 100-fold: up to 30 mM


Vitamin C is a well known anti-oxidant however high dose Intravenous Vitamin C is thought to stimulate production of oxidative species.

These products are associated with IV Vitamin C's antitumor and chemosensitizing effects.


Vitamin C is necessary for neutrophil function and can stimulate the production of interferon and other anti-viral cytokines as well as direct antiviral properties such as hindering viral replication and protein assembly. 


Suspensions of herpes simplex viruses (types 1 and 2), cytomegalovirus, and parainfluenza virus type 2 were inactivated upon exposure to sodium ascorbate.


Our Experience: For most infections, our Naturopathic doctors use doses between 5 and 30 grams of Vitamin C.


For cancers, we aim for doses between 25 and 100 grams.


IV Vitamin C is extremely well tolerated even with aggressive dosing.


For most conditions, IVC is given 1-2x weekly with infusions usually taking between 1 and 3 hours.


See - Fritz 2014 and Chen 2015 for more information on IV Vitamin C and Cancer


See - Mikirova 2015 for more information on Vitamin C and Viral infection

 

IV Glutathione
Inflammation,  Detoxification  & CosmeticsGlut IV


IV GLUTATHIONE FACTS:
Glutathione is the major intracellular antioxidant.


Nearly, all tissues in the body synthesize Glutathione "GSH," with highest levels are in the liver.


It has numerous functions including protecting cells against oxidative stress, detoxification of toxins and carcinogens, and maintenance of immune function. 


Glutathione function is implicated in some neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, ALS, Huntington’s disease, and Multiple Sclerosis.

 

As such, we often give Glutathione IV therapy for acute exacerbations of Multiple Sclerosis, as well as for ALS & Lyme. 


For cosmetic purposes, our Naturopathic Doctors combine IV Glutathione with IV Vitamin C. 

 

The skin lightening properties result from a variety of mechanisms including stimulation of lighter pheomelanin pigment synthesis rather than darker eumelanin.


Our Experience: For cosmetics our Docs use up to four grams of Glutathione.


For MS and Lyme disease up to 5 grams have been used which is the max dose used in Platin toxicity but this is infrequent


IV Glutathione is extremely well tolerated even with rapid and aggressive dosing.


For most conditions, Glutathione is given 1-2x weekly with infusions usually taking less than 30 minutes!


Small IV Room


Large IV Room

Cosmetics

Our IV Therapy for cosmetics is Glutathione and Vitamin C based 


Two IV bags are used: One with vitamin C and another with Glutathione.


The skin lightening properties of IV Glutathione Infusions is thought to be primarily related to stimulation of lighter pheomelanin pigment synthesis rather than darker eumelanin.


Two studies support the use of Glutathione based treatments for Skin Lightening and Brightening. 

 

In a 2012 study, 60 people were given either glutathione capsules, or placebo.  After 4 weeks, the melanin indices decreased consistently at all six sites in subjects who received glutathione indicating a lightening of the skin. 

 

In a 2017 study subjects in three groups and took two forms of glutathione or placebo. After 12 weeks, in the glutathione groups, melanin index (indicating lighter skin) and skin wrinkles reduced while elasticity increased. 


Intravenous Glutathione is well complimented with oral Liposomal Glutathione.


Very frequently patients do 1-2 Glutathione based IV treatments weekly for 8 - 12 weeks with regards to Cosmetic effects. 

Fatigue

Vitamins, and minerals used intravenously can frequently enhance energy


We can compliment our oral fatigue treatments with IV therapy.


Typically our Naturopathic doctors use IV therapy to enhance energy after hormone balancing.  


Our clinic uses vitamins, and minerals intravenously to enhance energy production pathways.


Most of the B vitamins and Magnesium play a role in energy production, and fatigue can result from a deficiency of individual B vitamins or Magnesium so we jack you up with B's and Mag as part of this IV 

Additional B1, B12 and Magnesium are often added in comparison to the standard Myers Cocktail IV.


Our Naturopathic Doctors do a robust workup for fatigue.


We always check Cortisol and DHEA levels as a reflection of Adrenal function as well as Testosterone levels (which can affect energy is both men and women).


In women in particular, low DHEA and low testosterone are commonly co-occurring and have accessory symptoms like low mood and low libido.


Our Naturopaths always also assess Thyroid function in our fatigued patients. 


We do a much deeper dive into Thyroid testing than most medical doctors do.


We also assess Thyroid related nutrients and arguably the most important Thyroid nutrient - Iodine! Which we see frequent low levels of in our Edmonton patients.


Immunity

Our IV Therapy for Immunity is Vitamin C based 


Typically a base formula of Vitamin C is used to which other nutrients are added.


We usually spike the bag with added Zinc, Selenium and Hydrochloric Acid.


Case reports from Gaby demonstrate the powerful effect of Intravenous Vitamin C for infections.

 

A middle-aged woman with a 3-week history of viral pneumonia was given an intravenous infusion of 50 g of vitamin C. Halfway through the infusion, she became symptom-free, and at a follow-up visit 1 week later her symptoms had not recurred. 

 

A 20-year-old male with severe fatigue secondary to mono was given 50 g of Vitamin C intravenously every other day for a total of 3 treatments. He felt markedly better within 48 hours, and he recovered uneventfully without a recurrence of symptoms.


Intravenous Vitamin C is well complimented with oral Vitamin C and Vitamin A.


We usually recommend IV Vitamin C as soon as possible at the onset of acute symptoms and its often done once weekly for chronic infections like EBV.


Longevity

IV NAD+ and Glutathione are the main agents we use to impact Longevity.


Impacting lifespan and healthspan is popular amongst our patients looking for enhanced Longevity.


Intravenous NAD+ is a powerful ingredient our office uses in our IV Therapy treatments for healthy aging.


Various studies  demonstrate the Longevity promoting effects of NAD+ boosting.

 

In one 2016 study, 50% of regular mice died within 3.5 months, and all had passed by 5 months whereas nearly 80% of nicotinamide riboside (NAD+ precursor) fed mice survived over 10 months.


Intravenous NAD+ is well complimented with B Vitamins, Magnesium and Glutathione.


IV NAD+ therapy is usually given once weekly for 4 weeks to build up levels and most patients drop in once monthly to keep their levels sustained.


Athletic Performance 

IV Vitamins, fluids and NAD+ can give a competitive edge.


IV Therapy can be a powerful way to enhance energy, stamina and focus for sports performance.


We often start our Edmonton athletes off with a simple concentrated Vitamin Cocktail for energy.


Additional Zinc, Magnesium and Vitamin C can further enhance an Athletic Vitamin infusion.


IV Therapy is the superior way to improve hydration status for athletes - we can easily deliver additional electrolytes and fluid prior to events or afterwards to enhance recovery.


NAD+ has proven to be a tremendous agent for enhancing energy and focus and can easily be done concurrently with IV Vitamins or in a rehydration bag.


Carnitine and Glutathione can easily be added to any of our Athletic performance IV treatments.


We will carefully monitor effects from individual IV Treatments to find the best mix for your needs.


Fertility 

IV nutrient therapy can be a useful adjunct in both female and male fertility.


Both egg and sperm quality can be enhanced with IV Therapy.


Numerous studies indicate that increasing levels of Glutathione can improve sperm, egg and embryo quality. 

 

Intravenous delivery of Glutathione can achieve superior levels compared to oral intake.


For female fertility we usually focus on Folate, B6, Selenium, Vitamin C whereas for male fertility we usually give Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B12 and carnitine.


Our clinic has a special interest in the IV administration of NAD+.


Studies show that repletion of NAD+ levels rejuvenates egg quality in aged animals.


Our Fertility oriented IV treatments can be stacked with supportive nutrients, NAD+ & Gluathione.


IV Therapy is usually done after a robust hormone workup and supplement plan.


Mood 

Vitamins can play a crucial role in both anxiety and depression


We can compliment our oral mood treatments with Vitamin IV therapy.


Vitamin, hormone and neurotransmitter testing is often used to uncover the causes of your mood issues.

 

IV delivery of vitamins can increase brain levels of key nutrients for anxiety and depression. 

IV Therapy for mood is a preferred treatment because, in our experience, it can give rapid results like no other natural treatment can.


Methyl-folate is an interesting mood nutrient our Naturopaths often use. MTHF can significantly increase the response rate to SSRIs and our Naturopaths usually add additional MTHF to our IVs once we assess tolerance to intravenous Methyl-B12.

Both Methyl-folate and Methyl-B12 are thought to increase production of SAMe.


SAMe is involved in production of Serotonin and Dopamine (along with BH4).

Key Mood IV Ingredients

MethylB12

Intravenous B12 used to enhance serotonin and dopamine.

MethylFolate

IV MTHF is effective for treatment resistant depression. 

Amino Acids 

IV aminos are building blocks for neurotransmitter production.


Additional Conditions 

 Migraine

IV Magnesium, B6 and Taurine are relevant for headaches

Lyme

IV ALA, Glutathione & Phospholipids for nerve restoration

IBD

IV Vitamins & Trace Elements often used in IBD patients

Heart Disease

IV Phospholipids are researched for heart & liver disease

Cognition

IV B Vitamins, and NAD+ are our top agents in cognition. 


Interested in IV Therapy?

Call our Naturopaths! 
(780) 757-8378


Top IV Therapy Ingredients

B1 - Thiamine! Is involved in the first step of energy production (make acetyl-CoA from pyruvate).


Severe B1 deficiency can cause brain damage, but mild deficiency can result in fatigue and brain fog.


This is exactly why it's a crucial part of our IV Vitamin Therapies.


It's also why Thiamine has been studied in post infectious fatigue and exercise induced fatigue. 


Thiamine absorption is decreased by alcohol which makes it an important part of Banana Bag IVs.


Our Naturopaths usually add 200-400mg of Thiamine to our Energy oriented IV treatments.


We also add B1 to B12 shots for various conditions (sciatica, post-herpetic neuralgia, ataxia).


B2 - Riboflavin! The precursor to Krebs cycle FAD (it's the coenzyme form) so it's also involved in energy.


So add additional Riboflavin to our Vitamin IVs which was a lacking component of the classic Myers Cocktail IV. 


Riboflavin is what gives a Vitamin IV its characteristic yellow color.


Our Naturopaths use the form Riboflavin-5-Phosphate (biologically active form of B2) in our IV drips. 


B2 is added to our migraine oriented IV treatments because of its role in energy production.


B3 - B3 occurs naturally in 2 forms: niacin (nicotinic acid) and niacinamide (nicotinamide).


We use Niacinamide because it's the principal form used in IV Vitamin Therapy.


Our Naturopaths love B3 because it is a precursor to NAD+ - nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide.


NAD+ plays a role in the the Krebs cycle and in the electron-transport chain as NADH (reduced form).


But we also love giving pure NAD+ IV - we've seen it give an awesome energy boost in our Edmonton clients!

B3, by inhibiting tryptophan pyrrolase, B3 can increase the amount of tryptophan available.


For this reason, B3 is an important part of our mood oriented IV infusions. 

B12 - Methylcobalamin and Adenosylcobalamin are the biologically active forms of B12.


Our Naturopaths use both forms of B12 in our IV Vitamin treatments in a concentrated format. 

B12 is used to make Succinyl-CoA - part of the Krebs cycle and when converted to Succinate, it's involved in the Electron Transport Chain.


So, when you get an energy oriented IV at TruMed, our Naturopaths will give you tons of B12 for this reason.


B12 is involved in the synthesis of S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe) and SAMe is used to make Serotonin and Dopamine (Tyrosine & Tryptophan Hydroxylase).


So our Naturopathic Doctors use a lot of B12 for improving energy and mood as both IV and IM B12 (shots!!). 

Patients can exhibit neuropsychiatric symptoms of B12 deficiency even though their lab values are low-normal.


We usually like to see B12 levels above 500 ng/ml which is easily achieve with Vitamin IVs or B12 shots. 

One proposed optimal range for B12 levels is 500–1300 pg/ml versus using 150pg/ml as the low end in Alberta.


Our Naturopaths can give extremely high dose B12 shots at our Edmonton clinic.


B12 shots are a quick and cheap solution to improving energy, focus and mood.


B12 therapy often consists of a 5000 μg (micrograms or 5mg) shot once a week for 4 weeks, then once monthly.


B12 orally is usually insufficient for producing a robust effect but can easily prolong the effect of an injection. 


B12 given IV can allow us to give doses that are much higher than what's achievable with a B12 shot.


We can give IV doses between 5 to 25mg easily or up to 50mg with more concentrated B12 formulations.

IV Therapy Case Reports 

We've administered more than 10 000 IV treatments over the last 10 years.


Our Naturopathic Doctors offer basic and advanced IV Therapy treatments.


IV Therapy is applicable to a wide range of different clinical conditions.


This page discusses a small fraction of great results we've seen with IV Therapy.


TruMed: Experts in Nutritional IV Therapy.


Basic IV Therapy:

The Myers, Glutathione, Vitamin C and IV Hydration.


Advanced IV therapy:

NAD+, NADH, Lipoic Acid and Plaquex


IV treatment from Edmonton Naturopaths

Basic IV Therapy

Our Basic IV Treatments

IV Myers Cocktail

Myers is the original Vitamin IV Therapy. Straight up classic.

IV Vitamin C

Vitamin C IV Therapy for infections, immunity and cancer treatment.

IV Glutathione

IV Therapy with Glutathione for cosmetics, detox & inflammation

IV Hydration

Improve your hydration with some  help from IV Therapy 

Can't decide? Let one of our Naturopathic Doctors suggest the best IV Therapy for you.


We make it easy to get IV Therapy in Edmonton


IV Myers Cocktail

The Original Vitamin IV Therapy from Dr. Alan Gaby MD

Myers Cocktail IV TherapyIV Therapy: Myers Cocktail


Background: In 1984 after receiving requests from former patients of the late Dr. John Myers, Dr. Alan Gaby MD formulated his own version of Myers' Cocktail - and subsequently gave about 15 000 of these IV Therapy treatments during his medical career.


The Myers is a remarkably simple IV Therapy treatment: B1, B3, B5, B6, B12, Calcium, Magnesium and Vitamin C.

 

TruMed has its own formulation of the Myers with added Vitamin B2 as well as a different form and higher dose of B12 given as a concentrated IV drip.


Original indications for the Myers IV treatment included: asthma attacks, acute migraines, fatigue (including chronic fatigue syndrome), fibromyalgia, acute muscle spasm, upper respiratory tract infections, chronic sinusitis, and seasonal allergic rhinitis."


We've literally given thousands of Myers Cocktail IV Therapy treatments at our Edmonton office since 2011 with countless anecdotes of benefit.


Case 1: Female in her 50s with fatigue.


History: Patient originally visited our clinic in 2016 with suspicions of potential Thyroid issues causing fatigue.


An in-depth hormonal work up suggested possible benefit from bio-identical hormones - however, referral for DHEA, Thyroid and glandular adrenal supports were not effective 


Treatment: Interestingly, B12 as an intramuscular shot initially was not effective. However, subsequent Myers Cocktail IV Therapy produced a profound improvement in energy.


This mirrors the observations of Gaby: "In my experience, intravenous administration of a combination of magnesium, calcium, B vitamins, and vitamin C is effective for some patients with fatigue in whom other treatments (including intramuscular vitamin B12) have failed."


Summary: The Myers is a simple and straight forward Vitamin IV Therapy treatment with a wide range of indications beyond those originally found by Gaby. 


Our Naturopaths have thousands of administrations of experience with this IV treatment in both IV drip and IV push format.


Most commonly the Myers is used for fatigue and is a first line treatment our Naturopaths consider especially after standard investigations such as hormonal deficiencies have been ruled out.


Our Naturopaths usually suggest administering the Myers 1x weekly as a short IV drip for 4 weeks before  spacing out treatments to 1x every 4-6 weeks.

 

Myers IV treatments usually take about 15-20 minutes to administer and aside from vein discomfort, it's typically an extremely well tolerated IV Therapy treatment.


IV Vitamin C

We offer Edmonton a wide range of Vitamin C IV Therapy options 

Intravenous vitamin C in Edmonton IV Therapy: Vitamin C


Background: The amount of Vitamin C you can absorb orally is limited however intravenous administration of Vitamin C bypasses the digestive tract and can increase serum levels up 100-fold above what's achievable orally.


High blood levels from Intravenous administration allow for a range of pharmacologic actions.


At our Edmonton office our Naturopathic Doctors distinguish "low dose" and "high dose" IV Vitamin C.


Low dose IV Vitamin C refers to up to 15grams (15000mg) whereas high dose IV Vitamin C is anywhere from about 20grams to 125grams (125 000mg).


Pharmacologic actions of high dose Intravenous Vitamin C includes stimulate production of hydrogen peroxide production which is associated with cytotoxic antitumor and chemosensitization actions. 


At our Edmonton office, in conjunction with our Hyperbaric Chambers, strong synergy is expected between with Vitamin C IV Therapy.


IV Vitamin C is a frequent recommendation from our Naturopaths for both acute and chronic infections in our Edmonton patients.


Case 1: Male patient in mid-50s with follicular lymphoma since 2012


Initially patient did PolyMVA, and Low Dose Naltrexone (a metabolic approach to Cancer).


Then Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Intravenous Vitamin C was done.


There is a case report from 2005 showing another Lymphoma patient with remission from Vitamin C IV Therapy.


Patient has done monthly IV Vitamin C Therapy (50grams) for over seven years (at time of writing) with TruMed since 2015 with yearly scans confirming control of the Lymphoma.


In 2021 the patient added back Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy prior to his IV Therapy treatment. 


Summary: Through intravenous administration you can achieve dramatically higher blood levels of Vitamin C than oral supplementation and these levels have anti-infectious and and anti-cancer effects in some individuals.


For both infections and cancer, Vitamin C IV Therapy is often down twice weekly at the beginning before reduction to 1x weekly.


Our Naturopathic Doctors are mindful of G6PD status and lowered kidney function but these are rarely issues in our experience with our Edmonton patients.


Vitamin C IV Therapy is considered strongly synergistic with Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment.


Despite the doses being aggressive, IV Therapy with High Dose Vitamin C is extremely well tolerated. 


IV Glutathione

Our Naturopaths have administered thousands of Glutathione injections 

Glut IV Therapy EdmontonIV Therapy: Glutathione

Background: Glutathione is an anti-oxidant found in all of our cells that has Anti-inflammatory, Detoxification, Immune and Longevity enhancing properties.


Our Naturopathic Doctors have been administering IV Glutathione Therapy in Edmonton since 2010.


Glutathione can have rapid action in conditions with acute inflammation.


We consider its intravenous use in neuroinflammatory issues like MS & Lyme disease as well as localized inflammation such as in Inflammatory Bowel Disease. 


Glutathione has become a frequently sought after especially in IV Therapy format for cosmetic purposes as it appears to have skin brightening and lightening effects. 


Our Naturopaths often consider Glutathione IV Therapy for mold detoxification, and as an overall health promoting longevity treatment since numerous diseases "of aging" are associated with low Glutathione levels.  


The elimination of many xenobiotic compounds can be accomplished through conjugation with Glutathione followed by secretion from cells (such as mercury and persistent organic pollutants).


Glutathione also detoxifies endogenous compounds.


As an example, our Naturopathic doctors often use Glutathione IV Therapy for detoxication from Mycotoxins from mold toxicity.


Case 1: Patient in mid-60's with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.


History: Long standing Crohn's disease. Previous exacerbation benefitted from Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.


Resumption of Hyperbaric treatment in conjunction with Pentasa was moderately helpful for symptom reduction.


Treatment: Glutathione and Vitamin IV Therapy (a variation of the Myers') caused a rapid improvement in symptoms. IV Glutathione effect seemed to last 3-4 days and was therefore repeated with oral Glutathione added as well.


Summary: Our Naturopaths have extensive experience with Intravenous Glutathione treatment.


The incidence of adverse effects is extremely low in our experience of thousands of Glutathione IV therapy treatments at our Edmonton office. 


For cosmetic purposes, IV Glutathione is often given 1-2x weekly for 6-8 weeks.


For acute issues, it is often given every other day until the issue consistently has resolved.


IV Hydration

Intravenous Rehydration Treatment at TruMed Edmonton

Banana Bag IV in EdmontonIV Therapy: Hydration

Background: Low on fluids? Our office in Edmonton works with two IV Therapy options for rapid rehydration - Normal Saline and a Custom Vitamin IV Hydration Bag.


We can deliver anywhere from 250-2000ml of Saline depending on your needs.


We also have our custom nutrient based rehydration bags with a full spectrum of B Vitamins, Folate, Magnesium, Potassium, Calcium and Bicarbonate.


Case 1: Female in 30s with POTS.


History: Developed POTS after a car accident - Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome which is most often lightheadedness and a rapid increase in heartbeat that comes on when standing up from a reclining position.


1000-1500ml of IV Saline provides substantial relief for her symptoms (fatigue, brain fog, dizziness).


Based off a trial by Ruzieh (2016) our office offers our Edmonton POTS patients 1-2 litres of Intravenous Saline which can provide substantial benefit for the symptoms of POTS. 


Dizziness, Fatigue, Vision changes, Cognitive function and Weakness are symptoms that can improve after Saline IV treatment.


Summary: If you need Intravenous hydration whether it's IV Saline or a Banana bag in Edmonton, we've probably got you covered.


There are a few acute scenarios where it's best to get hydration at a hospital so make sure you get in touch with our office with regards to your particular situation.

Interested in IV Therapy?

Call these digits! 
(780) 757-8378


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Advanced IV Therapy

Advanced IV Therapies

NAD+ IV

NAD is Vitamin B3 derivative that can be amazing for energy

NADH IV

NADH is frequently considered in Parkinson's and Chronic Fatigue

Curcumin IV 

IV Curcumin is considered in autoimmunity, pain and cancer

Plaquex IV

IV Phospholipids for heart disease, mold exposure and Lyme.

Lipoic Acid IV

IV Lipoic Acid can be a powerful metabolic cancer support.


We know IV Therapy ;)

NAD+ IV Therapy

When you comes to NAD+ think energy and longevity.

IV NAD Intravenous Edmonton
 IV NAD+


Background: Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) is present in all cells of the body and is a cofactor needed for the Krebs Cycle and Electron Transport Chain which is how the body produces energy (ATP Production)


NAD+ activates Sirtuin pathways and the PARP enzyme family - Sirtuin1 (SIRT1) is associated with longevity and the PARP enzyme family controls DNA repair.


Our Naturopaths consider Intravenous NAD+ in cases of fatigue as we've found oral NAD+ (NR, NMN) does not produce a pronounced boost in energy. 


Case 1: Female in early 40s that has been visiting TruMed in Edmonton since 2018.


History: Hashimoto's Thyroiditis since 2009.


Treatments: Referred for Hydrocortisone and Cytomel with minimal difference despite strong potential benefit based on initial lab work.  Some benefit noted from B12 shot and Dessicated Thyroid Referral.


Insufficient response to Myers Cocktail IV Therapy. Benefit noted from intramuscular PolyMVA shots. 


Based on benefit from PolyMVA injections, because of overlapping mechanisms, NAD+ infusions were started.


Most substantial benefit noted from NAD+ IV Therapy.


Patient has done approximately 34 treatments of intravenous NAD+ over a three year period with approximately 4 weeks of benefit after a given NAD+ infusion.


NAD+ injections in conjunction with desiccated Thyroid appear to be the best mix of treatments for fatigue for this individual.


Summary: NAD+ IV Therapy is a therapy our Naturopathic doctors consider in the treatment of Fatigue. Many times it's tried after standard fatigue investigations (eg. Thyroid augmentation) have failed. 


NAD+ IV Therapy is most frequently given 1x weekly for 4 weeks at the beginning to build levels. A given infusion of NAD+ can often produce a 2-4 week boost in energy after levels have been built up.


IV Treatment with NAD+ can  be combined with Nutritional IV Therapy such as the Myers' in a single infusion for patients that noticed a more pronounced benefit from the combination.


NADH IV Therapy

Intravenous NADH is considered mainly for Chronic Fatigue & Parkinson's

NADH IV Therapy Edmonton
IV NADH


Background: NADH is produced from NAD+ and is an electron donor in the electron transport chain.  These help pump protons and ultimately ATP synthase then uses the proton gradient to form ATP. 


NADH can be used both orally and in IV Therapy format for combatting fatigue and also has good data in Parkinson's (where we often stack it with IV Glutathione).


Case 1: Middle age Female with Fibromyalgia visiting our Edmonton clinic since 2021.


History: Long standing Fibromyalgia managed with Lyrica, Cymbalta and Toradol.


Our chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia and autoimmune workups usually include different types of infections. Active HHV-6 infection was found and thought to be potentially etiologic. 


Treatments: Before receiving test results the patient was started on Myers Cocktail IV Therapy however, a series of four treatments had minimal effect. The patient was transitioned to NAD+ IV Therapy which also was not effective.


Once the positive infection was found, an oral anti-viral protocol was started and initially intravenous Vitamin C was suggested.


Our Naturopathic doctors have seen favorable results using Vitamin C IV Therapy in chronic viral infections however, this did not seem to impact this patient substantially.


Lastly, IV NADH was proposed because of its use in CFS which finally was able to improve this patient's long standing fatigue and muscle pain.


Summary: Intravenous NADH protocols for Parkinson's are suggested to be given every-other-day for 14 days to build up levels.


NADH IV treatments are often followed by IV Vitamin drips and Glutathione drips or pushes. 


Intravenous NADH treatments directly effect the energy production pathways.


Curcumin IV

Intravenous Curcumin can be used for cancer, autoimmunity and pain.


Curcumin IV therapy in Edmonton

IV Curcumin


Background: Curcumin is of course the famous yellow pigment found in turmeric root.


Curcumin has anti-oxidant, immune modulating, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects.


The oral bioavailability of curcumin is low which makes it a great candidate for use in IV treatments.


Case 1: Male with metastatic prostate cancer seeking continuation IV Therapy


History: Patient elected to not do traditional chemotherapy, rather to do Insulin Potentiated Chemotherapy (IPT) abroad in addition to numerous alternative IV Therapy treatments and hyperbaric oxygen.


Treatments: Patient had done IV Vitamin C, IV Wormwood, IV PolyMVA and IV Curcumin.


Intravenous curcumin was the preferred treatment based off of high sensitivity on chemosensitivity testing done at a lab in Greece.


Patient alternated Vitamin C and Curcumin IV Therapy over a two year period at our Edmonton office in addition to IPT done in the US with synergistic effect in management of the PSA. Some Immune IV treatments and Intravenous Lipoic Acid were used by this patient occasionally as well.


Summary: Curcumin as substance has excellent versatility - our Naturopaths use it for pain, autoimmunity and as demonstrated in integrative cancer care.


Intravenous Curcumin is frequently started at a low dose to assess tolerability. Our Naturopaths mainly use Intravenous Curcumin in Integrative Cancer care and most often it's given twice weekly.


IV Therapy with Curcumin does tend to have an extremely vein irritative effect and needs to be extremely dilute to avoid this reaction.     


Because Curcumin has poor oral bioavailability we offer it in IV Therapy format at our Edmonton clinic.

IV Plaquex

Our Naturopaths proudly offer Edmonton Plaquex for phospholipid replacement


Plaquex IV therapy

IV Plaquex


Background: Cellular membrane integrity can be maintained in part, by replacement of damaged phospholipids which are essential for the structure, and function of our cellular membranes.


Intravenous administration of Plaquex (phosphatidylcholine - the major cellular phospholipids) can help replace damaged phospholipids in our cells' membranes.


Our Naturopathic Doctors consider Intravenous Plaquex for Cardiovascular Disease, various Liver diseases, Neurodegenerative Diseases (eg. MS, Alzheimer's etc), Lyme Disease and Mold toxicity.


Case 1: Female in early 30's with Lyme Disease 


History: Patient was infected in 2014 with stereotypical bullseye rash.


A seven month gap between rash and antibiotic treatment, she subsequently developed joint and neurological sequelae.


She was treated by a Lyme literate MD in the US and she came to our Edmonton office for continuation IV Therapy treatment in 2015.


Treatment: Her intravenous therapy "stack" was IV Phospholipids, followed by IV Alpha Lipoic Acid and then IV Glutathione, with alternate days of IV Glutathione treatment.


In particular, this IV Therapy regime was extremely efficacious in treatment of Lyme associated fatigue, brain fog and joint pain.


Summary: IV Therapy with Plaquex (phosphatidylcholine) replenishes cell membranes with potential use in Lyme disease as discussed above as well as Cardiovascular and Liver Disease, Mold toxicity and  Neurodegenerative Disease. 


Plaquex is an IV therapy that takes time to work as one is slowly replacing damaged phospholipids in cell membranes.


Plaquex is most commonly combined with Glutathione IV Therapy for Lyme, Neurodegeneration and Mold.


IV Lipoic Acid

IV Lipoic Acid for metabolic cancer care, nerve damage and more



IV Therapy: Lipoic Acid


Background: Alpha-lipoic acid is an anti-oxidant we make in our bodies that not only recycles other antioxidants but is directly involved in energy production.


Alpha Lipoic Acid is involved in the conversion of pyruvate into acetyl-CoA so it can enter the Krebs Cycle. 


Lipoic Acid is only absorbed about 30% when taken orally and this is further reduced when taken with food so our Naturopathic doctors definitely prefer giving it in IV Therapy format.


When combined with LDN, intravenous Lipoic Acid has some amazing data in Pancreatic, and Kidney Cancer as well as Lung and Brain Cancer and is thought to be enhanced with Hyperbaric Oxygen.


Case 1: Female in her 60s with metastatic breast cancer.


History: Patient with breast cancer that denied standard care.


Initially went for treatment at a Mexican clinic before coming to our Edmonton office.


Spread to the bone and lung, fluid in the lung precluded large volume IV Therapy (eg. IV Vitamin C). Metabolic Cancer Treatment was chosen as the initial path of care with Intravenous Lipoic Acid as the foundational treatment.


Treatment: Lipoic Acid IV Therapy coupled with Hyperbaric Oxygen was commenced along with an oral metabolic protocol.


Patient undertook twice weekly Hyperbaric Oxygen followed by IV Therapy.


Subsequent tumor marker measurements over an 11 month period showed steady decline in the absence of any standard care. 


Summary: Lipoic Acid is a strong anti-oxidant that has dramatically enhanced bioavailability when given intravenously.

Our Naturopathic Doctors strongly consider the use of Lipoic Acid IV Therapy in the metabolic treatment of Cancer.


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Glutathione

Glutathione

We offer many IV Vitamin Therapies at our Integrative Medicine Clinic. A common IV we use is IV glutathione injections for skin health and neurological health: MS and Parkinson's.

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IV Vitamin C

IV Vitamin C

TruMed Integrative Medicine Clinic we offer Intravenous Vitamin C treatments for Cancer treatment. Our Functional Medicine Doctor, Dr. Muradov, is trained in Advanced Naturopathic IV therapies.

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