High Dose Vitamin C IV Therapy | Philadelphia, PA

Boost Immunity & Fight Inflammation Naturally

The functional medicine providers at Meeting Point Health treat a wide variety of chronic or complex health conditions with several cutting-edge holistic treatment modalities that are offered in-office. One of the most powerful and efficient forms of treatment at Meeting Point Health is intravenous therapy, commonly called IV therapy, which delivers a customized blend of key nutrients, antioxidants, and hydration, directly into your body.

High-Dose Vitamin C IV treatment is associated with several health benefits, due to the various roles Vitamin C plays in maintaining cellular health. Some potential benefits include boosting the immune system, reducing inflammation, anemia, and helping aid in the treatment of cancer.

Schedule A Discovery Call

What is High Dose Vitamin C?

High-Dose Vitamin C infusion therapy delivers a potent dose of Vitamin C (25-100g) directly into the bloodstream through an IV drip. Vitamin C is an essential nutrient and is important for several bodily functions.

Benefits of Vitamin C

Vitamin C is also known as ascorbic acid and is a vital component for the growth, development, and repair of all tissues found within the body. Vitamin C is essential in that it is acquired from different fruits and vegetables in our diet and oral supplements, and not naturally produced in the human body. When Vitamin C is ingested as a supplement, the body may only absorb as little as 10-20% of the oral dose consumed.

High-Dose Vitamin C IV therapy delivers a large amount of Vitamin C directly into the body through the circulatory system. This method of treatment provides 100% bioavailable Vitamin C that is easily absorbed and utilized for vital functions throughout the body.

Strengthen Immune System
Receiving high doses of Vitamin C can help strengthen the immune system and improve the ability to fight infection and disease. At doses above 25 grams, Vitamin C is oxidative, meaning that it can upregulate your immune system with a controlled amount of inflammation that induces the body’s own self-healing cascade and help fight off infection.

Antioxidant Properties
Vitamin C, at doses up to 25 grams has antioxidant properties and protects cells from free radical damage. Free radicals are molecules that are produced from the breakdown of food, environmental toxins, tobacco smoke, and various forms of radiation, including ultraviolet rays from sunlight and those found in X-ray diagnostic testing.

Reduce Inflammation
As an antioxidant, Vitamin C helps reduce inflammatory processes within the body. IV therapies are recommended before and after undergoing surgery or an invasive medical procedure, improving recovery.

Anemia
Treatment with High-Dose Vitamin C IV therapy has shown to be beneficial in the treatment of anemia, by improving the efficacy of oral iron supplementation.

Increase Energy
Vitamin C also plays an important role in the production of energy in the body and high-dose IV fluids can help improve energy levels and mental clarity in those who experience chronic fatigue symptoms.

Benefits in Adjunct Cancer Treatment
Some research studies have suggested that High-Dose Vitamin C therapy may be beneficial for cancer patients when added to a traditional treatment regimen. Simultaneous use of High-Dose Vitamin C therapy may improve the effectiveness of chemotherapy and radiation treatment, as well as improve the side effects caused by the cancer treatment.

What Conditions Does High-Dose Vitamin C IV Therapy Treat?

When used in combination with other standard treatment modalities, High-Dose Vitamin C IV treatments may be beneficial when used in the treatment of inflammatory illnesses, such as

Lyme disease
Mold toxicity
Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS)
Chronic viral conditions such as EBV and Herpes
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Chronic pain
Cardiovascular disease
Autoimmune conditions
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
Cancer (as an adjunct therapy)
Anemia

Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before undergoing any medical treatment or procedure, including High-Dose Vitamin C IV therapy. To make an informed decision regarding your care and to determine if IV therapy is right for you, labs should be performed and all potential risks and benefits should be thoroughly discussed with your healthcare provider.

FAQs

Who can administer high dose vitamin c?

How much vitamin c is infused?

How much does high dose vitamin c cost?

How long does high dose vitamin c last?

How often should I get high dose vitamin c?

Does Meeting Point Health accept insurance?

No, we do not accept insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid; however, we do take HSA/FSA, cash and credit cards. We also work with CareCredit if you choose to finance.

Our practitioners and staff fully understand and empathize with the challenges that patients face as they make financial decisions for proper health care. Our practice is very different from a conventional medical practice in many ways, and the time spent with each patient is usually 30-90 minutes. Visits with a physician covered by insurance generally allow for less than 10 minutes total! Conventional medical practices that take insurance maintain brief office visits and high patient loads for this reason. We cannot provide the expert care that every one of our patients deserves under those circumstances.

Insurance also dictates the types of treatments and order of treatments patients can receive for a particular condition. For example, if you visit your physician for chronic knee pain, they will likely start with a steroid injection because insurance requires that you exhaust steroid injection efforts before discussing other options, which may possibly impair your overall chances of recovery. Not good!

Opting out of insurance allows the patient and the doctor to maintain their medical autonomy, which is imperative to ensure you get the right treatment at the right time and the right dose.

How do I get started with Meeting Point Health?

Getting started at Meeting Point Health is simple. Schedule an initial discovery call online or call our office to connect with a New Patient Onboarding Specialist. During your first visit, we’ll take a deep dive into your health history, symptoms, and goals, and may recommend advanced testing or imaging to uncover the root causes of your concerns. From there, our team will design a personalized treatment plan tailored to your body’s unique needs—whether that includes regenerative therapies, functional medicine, IV therapy, or longevity care. It all begins with a single step toward feeling your best—Click to schedule a free discovery call with one of our Patient Onboarding Specialists today!

More FAQs

High Dose Vitamin C