INFUSION THERAPY SERVICES
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Vitamin C performs numerous important functions in the human body. A high-dose vitamin C infusion allows for the direct intravenous administration of vitamin C. It helps protect cells from oxidative stress and supports normal immune system function.
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Glutathione is an endogenous antioxidant and plays an important role in protecting cells from oxidative stress.
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Alpha-lipoic acid has antioxidant properties and is used to treat certain medical conditions, such as diabetic polyneuropathy.
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A combination of vitamin C, amino acids, B vitamins, and S-acetylglutathione. The treatment is tailored to each individual based on a doctor's assessment.
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A combination of high-dose vitamin C, amino acids, B vitamins, and S-acetylglutathione. Medical suitability is assessed on a case-by-case basis.
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A combination of vitamin C, amino acids, B vitamins, and S-acetylglutathione to provide supplemental support for states of exhaustion, following an individual medical evaluation.
Select an infusion
Learn about the various infusion options and choose the one that best suits your preferences and needs.
Medical Consultation
During a personal consultation, Dr. Stefan Luhne will discuss your health status as well as the potential benefits, risks, and contraindications. This will help determine whether the desired infusion is appropriate for you.
Receive an IV
If the medical criteria are met, the infusion is administered intravenously as prescribed by the doctor.
Discuss the next steps
Depending on the infusion and the individual's situation, we will discuss whether further treatments are advisable and, if so, at what intervals they should be administered.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vitamin C Infusions
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Vitamin C plays a role in various biological processes. It supports normal immune function, collagen formation, and the absorption of iron from plant-based foods. It also helps protect cells from oxidative stress.
The body cannot produce vitamin C on its own. A balanced diet usually provides an adequate supply. A severe deficiency can lead to health problems.
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Intravenous administration may be considered if there is a vitamin C deficiency and an adequate supply cannot be achieved through oral intake or is medically insufficient.
High-dose vitamin C infusions are also sought after for fatigue, recurrent infections, and inflammatory conditions. However, there is currently insufficient scientific evidence to support a general therapeutic benefit for these symptoms.
For conditions such as arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, allergies, or vascular diseases, a vitamin C infusion is not a generally accepted standard treatment. Nor is it a substitute for established oncological treatments in cases of cancer.
Whether its use is appropriate in a particular case depends on the specific medical issue at hand.
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Before treatment, we will discuss your general health, any existing medical conditions, and your current medications. Depending on the situation, blood tests may be necessary.
Whether additional sessions are necessary or advisable will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
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Under certain medical conditions, high-dose vitamin C supplementation may be inappropriate or require special precautions.
These include, in particular:
Kidney Disease: Impaired kidney function can interfere with the excretion of certain metabolic byproducts.
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Pain or irritation may occur at the injection site. Hypersensitivity reactions are also possible with intravenous treatments. With high-dose vitamin C, particular attention should be paid to potential kidney complications in at-risk individuals.
In addition, vitamin C can affect certain laboratory tests. Therefore, be sure to inform the medical staff if you have recently received an infusion when your lab results are being evaluated.
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Yes. Intravenous administration can temporarily produce higher blood concentrations than oral administration. However, higher blood levels do not automatically mean that treatment is more effective for every condition.
The form of treatment that is medically appropriate depends on the individual's needs.
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The frequency and duration depend on the medical indication, the medication used, and the individual’s health status. Whether a single treatment or a longer course of treatment is appropriate will be discussed as part of the medical evaluation.