Basic Myer's IV Infusion
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) 2000mg/Pyridoxine (B6) 100mg/Methylcobalamin (B12) 5mg/Calcium Gluconate 500mg/Magnesium Sulfate 1000mg/B-Complex 2mL per 30mL
The basic modified Myer's Cocktail formula has been effective against asthma attacks, migraines, fatigue, acute muscle spasm, upper respiratory tract infections, chronic sinusitis, seasonal allergic rhinitis, and cardiovascular disease. This infusion contains Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6), Methylcobalamin (Vitamin B12), Calcium Gluconate, Magnesium Sulfate, and Vitamin B-Complex. Clinicians will sometimes modify the original Myers formula by using various concentrations of these ingredients and even adding additional nutrients depending on the goa. Below is a breakdown fo reach ingredient and their characteristics:
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) - Immune booster, antioxidant, antiviral, antibiotic, antihistamine; helps with fatigue and chronic illness. Plays an important role in wound healing, immunotherapy, and heart health. Reduces oxidative stress loads
Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) - Lowers homocysteine; alleviates depression; improves mood. Involved in the process of making serotonin and norepinephrine and the formation of myelin. Has been studied for the treatment of many conditions, including anemia, vitamin B6 deficiency, certain seizures in newborns, and side effects of the drug cycloserine.
Calcium Gluconate - Principally found in bones and teeth. Important ion in the metabolic processes. Essential mineral supplemented to prevent osteoporosis.
Magnesium Sulfate - Supplemented in patients who are depleted of minerals; muscle relaxant and pain relief; calming effect which can help the patient relax/sleep. Maintains normal muscle tissue, regulates heart rhythms supports immune function and keeps nerves functioning properly. Helps regulate energy metabolism, maintains blood sugar, and regulates calcium levels.
Vitamin B-Complex - Improves mood, energy, metabolic function; helps p alleviate depression. Acts as a potentiator for important actions within the body including fat loss, energy production, and mood balance. Functions include: assisting the body in the handling of stress, increasing energy, optimizing cardiovascular health, increasing brain function, boosting antioxidant protection from free radicals, and maintaining an optimal metabolism.
Methylcobalamin (Vitamin B12) - Increases red blood cells and appetite. Can be used to treat anemia. Improves mood and energy. Should be supplemented in vegetarians who do not get adequate amounts of B12 from diet or patients consuming low calorie/low protein diet. Has some metabolic and therapeutic applications not shared by other forms of vitamin B12. Very effective treatment for B12 deficiencies commonly found in patients who suffer from diseases or have nutritional deficits (such as ultra-low-calorie diets).
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