Supplement Add-Ins/Injections
Vitamin B-5
Pantothenic acid is vitamin B5. It is widely found in both plants and animals including meat, vegetables, cereal grains, legumes, eggs and milk. Pantothenic acid helps the body utilize carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids. It is also important for maintaining healthy skin. Vitamin B5 is available as D-pantothenic acid, as well as dexpanthenol and calcium pantothenate, which are chemicals made in the lab from D-pantothenic acid. People most commonly use pantothenic acid for pantothenic acid deficiency. Dexpanthenol, a chemical similar to pantothenic acid, is used for skin irritation, nasal swelling, wound healing, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Vitamin B-6
Vitamin B6 is a type of B vitamin. Pyridoxine, pyridoxal, and pyridoxamine are all forms of vitamin B6. It’s found in certain foods and also made in a lab. Vitamin B6 is needed for the proper function of sugars, fats, and proteins in the body. It’s also necessary for the development of the brain, nerves, skin, and many other parts of the body. It’s found in cereals, legumes, and eggs, and often used with other B vitamins in vitamin B complex products. People commonly use vitamin B6 for preventing and treating vitamin B6 deficiency. It is also used for heart disease, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), depression, morning sickness, Alzheimer disease, menstrual cramps, diabetes, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support many of these other uses.
Vitamin B-12
Methylcobalamin is an active form of Vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 helps to utilize fats and carbohydrates for energy and make new proteins. Vitamin B12 is important in the maintenance of our metabolism, blood cells, and nerve function. Most people get enough vitamin B12 in their diet, but some need supplementation. Certain health conditions such as intestinal or stomach problems, poor nutrition, cancer, HIV, pregnancy, old age, veganism, and alcoholism can cause vitamin B12 deficiency. Low levels of vitamin B12 can lead to fatigue and anemia in milder cases. More serious B12 deficiencies have the potential to impair heart and neurological function, leading to a wide range of serious symptoms, including but not limited to tinnitus, severe joint pain, memory problems, depression, anxiety, poor muscle function, ataxia, and changes in reflexes. Infertility can also occur in individuals with insufficient B12. Early intervention and treatment of B12 deficiencies are key to maintaining healthy bodily function.
Methylcobalamin can also be indicated in those with pernicious anemia, diabetes, neuropathy, heart disease, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, memory loss, depression, fatigue, AIDS, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Lyme disease, osteoporosis, tendonitis, psychiatric disorders, Alzheimer’s disease, liver and kidney disease, and asthma. It also may help in improving concentration, maintaining fertility, anti-aging, boosting energy levels, converting fat to energy and mood elevation.
Cyanocobalamin is a man-made form of vitamin B12. It is used to prevent and treat low blood levels of this vitamin. Vitamin B12 helps to utilize fats and carbohydrates for energy and make new proteins. Vitamin B12 is important in the maintenance of our metabolism, blood cells, and nerve function. Most people get enough vitamin B12 in their diet, but some need supplementation. Certain health conditions such as intestinal or stomach problems, poor nutrition, cancer, HIV, pregnancy, old age, veganism, and alcoholism can cause vitamin B12 deficiency. Low levels of vitamin B12 can lead to fatigue and anemia in milder cases. More serious B12 deficiencies have the potential to impair heart and neurological function, leading to a wide range of serious symptoms, including but not limited to tinnitus, severe joint pain, memory problems, depression, anxiety, poor muscle function, ataxia, and changes in reflexes. Infertility can also occur in individuals with insufficient B12. Early intervention and treatment of B12 deficiencies are key to maintaining healthy bodily function. B12 can help make red blood cells, DNA and keep nerve cells healthy. It may also help your body produce energy by converting carbohydrates into glucose.
Hydroxocobalamin, also known as vitamin B12, is a vitamin found in food and is also used as a dietary supplement. Vitamin B12 helps to utilize fats and carbohydrates for energy and make new proteins. Vitamin B12 is important in the maintenance of our metabolism, blood cells, and nerve function. Most people get enough vitamin B12 in their diet, but some need supplementation. Certain health conditions such as intestinal or stomach problems, poor nutrition, cancer, HIV, pregnancy, old age, veganism, and alcoholism can cause vitamin B12 deficiency. Low levels of vitamin B12 can lead to fatigue and anemia in milder cases. More serious B12 deficiencies have the potential to impair heart and neurological function, leading to a wide range of serious symptoms, including but not limited to tinnitus, severe joint pain, memory problems, depression, anxiety, poor muscle function, ataxia, and changes in reflexes. Infertility can also occur in individuals with insufficient B12. Early intervention and treatment of B12 deficiencies are key to maintaining healthy bodily function. Hydroxycobalamin (B12) helps the body convert fat and carbohydrates to energy and may be beneficial as part of a weight loss program.
Vitamin B-Complex
Thiamine (B1): Improves your immune system, and helps convert fat and carbs into energy. Niacinamide (B3): Eases inflammation, and can help maintain healthy looking skin. Riboflavin (B2): Increases metabolism and supports your immune system. Dexpanthenol (B5): Essential for maintaining healthy skin, hair, eyes, and liver. Pyridoxine (B6): Promotes red blood cell production and converts food into energy.
Vitamin C
Ascorbic acid, also known as vitamin C, is an antioxidant that plays an important role in the body: it protects the body’s cells from damage. It is also necessary to maintain the health of skin, teeth, bone, cartilage, and blood vessels. Studies have shown that it may help brain function in people with cognitive impairments such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Without the proper amount of ascorbic acid, people are at risk for cardiovascular illness, compromised immune systems, premature aging, increased stress response, and low energy. Ascorbic acid is found in foods such as citrus fruits, kiwi, broccoli, tomatoes, leafy vegetables, potatoes, brussels sprouts, raw bell peppers, and strawberries. Most people get sufficient ascorbic acid through their diet. Others may not be able to absorb enough through diet or ingestible supplements. In these cases, injections may be prescribed. Ascorbic acid is one of many antioxidants that can protect against damage caused by harmful molecules called free radicals, as well as toxic chemicals and pollutants like cigarette smoke. Free radicals can build up and contribute to the development of health conditions such as cancer, heart disease, and arthritis. Ascorbic acid may also be beneficial for patients with colds, macular degeneration, inflammation, skin aging, and in those who have suffered from a stroke.
Vitamin D3
Vitamin D is crucial to the building and maintenance of healthy bones and teeth. Calcium, the primary component of bone, is only properly absorbed by your body when vitamin D is present. Vitamin D is created within the body when direct sunlight converts a chemical in your skin into an active form of the vitamin. There are not many foods that contain vitamin D, but you can find it in fortified milk, fortified cereals, and fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, and sardines. Unfortunately, most people do not get the necessary amount of vitamin D. Therefore, supplementation is needed. Vitamin D can come in several forms. The two major forms are vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). The recommended form of vitamin D for supplementation is cholecalciferol. Vitamin D3 is the perfect supplement as it is the natural form of vitamin D that your body makes from sunlight. Cholecalciferol is metabolized to its active form, calcitriol, which increases the body’s absorption of calcium and phosphorus. Calcitriol may play a role in the immune system and may inhibit cancer growth and stimulate cell differentiation. Receiving vitamin D3 shots can treat and prevent the symptoms of vitamin D deficiency, including fatigue and bone pain. Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with an increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease, cognitive impairment in the elderly, severe childhood asthma and cancer.
Amino Acid Blend
Amino acids are the natural compounds that are used as building blocks by the body to create proteins. Amino acids, and the proteins that are made from them, are crucial to helping the body break down food, repair body tissue, grow, and perform many other bodily functions. They are found in foods such as meats, fish, and soybeans. Some people also use amino acid supplements to boost athletic performance or improve their mood. Amino acids are categorized into three groups: essential, nonessential, and conditional. Essential amino acids cannot be made within the body and must come from external sources, such as diet or supplements. Nonessential amino acids are produced within the body, and conditional amino acids are usually produced within the body. During periods of stress, illness, or injury the body may not be able to create enough of these, and they become essential amino acids that require external supplementation. Amino blend could help boost your metabolism, improve energy levels, increase endurance, and help to burn fat. It also provides your body with essential and non-essential amino acids to promote overall health
Magnesium
Magnesium chloride provides magnesium, a mineral that is important in maintaining the function of our nerves, cells, bones, muscles, and heart. It plays an integral role in the synthesis of energy within cells, creating DNA, and supporting bone density. Most people get magnesium through their diet, but sometimes supplementation is necessary. Foods that are high in fiber generally contain high amounts of magnesium as well. These foods include nuts, dark chocolate, avocados, fatty fish, seeds, and whole grains. Magnesium salts are administered in the case of magnesium deficiency; Magnesium chloride is one of the most commonly magnesium salts used medically. Magnesium deficiency is most common in women, African Americans, and the elderly. Conditions such as osteoporosis, high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, diabetes, and stroke have been linked to low blood levels of magnesium. Other situations, such as alcoholism, poor diet, poorly controlled diabetes, diuretic medications also contribute to magnesium deficiency requiring treatment.
Iron
Venofer (iron sucrose) is indicated for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia (IDA).
Glutathione
L-Glutathione, or simply glutathione, is a powerful antioxidant comprised of amino acids cysteine, glycine, and glutamic acid. Glutathione has many functions. It is vital to mitochondrial function and necessary to produce DNA. Its ability to cross the blood-brain barrier means it plays an important role in removing toxins, such as mercury, from the brain and other cells. It is key in supporting immune function, metabolism, forming sperm cells, tissue building and repair, and helping with certain enzyme functions. As a powerful antioxidant, it may help fight the effects of free radicals, which cause oxidative stress, damage healthy cells, and contribute to aging and certain degenerative illnesses. Unlike most antioxidants, glutathione can be made in the human liver. Glutathione can be found in every cell of the human body. It is also found in many foods, including spinach and avocados, but is poorly absorbed by the body when consumed orally. Supplements that can support glutathione production include curcumin, N-acetylcysteine, selenium, silymarin, vitamin C, and vitamin E. Glutathione levels in the body naturally decline as we age, but can also be reduced by factors like stress, malnutrition, and environmental toxins. Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant and is beneficial for many disease states as well as helping people live a healthier life. It may improve immune response, help to metabolize toxins and activate enzymes, aid the liver in metabolizing alcohol, reduce the amount of fat stored in the belly, help to reduce oxidative stress, and improve complexion.
Biotin
Biotin, also known as B7, is a water-soluble vitamin found in foods such as eggs, milk, and bananas. This vitamin is important for overall health, and plays a role in cell growth, carbohydrate metabolism, and fatty acid synthesis. Biotin is involved in a wide range of metabolic processes primarily related to the utilization of fats, carbohydrates, and amino acids. It also influences cell growth and may help in maintaining blood sugar levels. Biotin is commonly supplemented for multiple conditions, such as hair loss, brittle nails, and nerve damage. Biotin is also thought to reduce inflammation, improve cognitive function, and increase HDL (good) cholesterol and decrease LDL (bad) cholesterol. Biotin may improve conditions such as skin rashes, brittle nails, thinning hair, diabetes, or nerve pain.
Lysine
Lysine is one of the nine essential amino acids in the human body, which act as the building blocks of proteins. Lysine is necessary to healthy growth and plays an essential role in the production of carnitine, which is critical to several processes in the human body, including healthy heart and brain function. Since the body cannot synthesize lysine, adequate levels of the amino acid must be obtained from dietary sources and supplementation. Our body’s main source of lysine is a well-balanced diet. Good dietary sources of lysine are protein-rich foods such as eggs, meat (specifically red meat, lamb, pork, and poultry), soy, beans, peas, cheese (particularly Parmesan), and certain fish (such as cod and sardines). Lysine may be used for athletic performance, symptoms of diabetes, managing symptoms of the herpes virus (cold sores), and more. Lysine is taken orally, topically, or intravenously. There is evidence that lysine, when administered intravenously, can significantly increase the amount of circulating of growth hormones. This has led to athletes using lysine as a means of promoting muscle growth while training. L-lysine also helps the body to absorb calcium. Because of this, it is also used in the treatment of osteoporosis. Its use has been suggested for diabetes, stress, and athletic performance improvement. Lysine is a precursor of carnitine. It may also help the body absorb calcium and form collagen.
NAD+
Several recognized non-redoxroles: Important in cell nuclear DNA repair and telomere maintenance. NAD and NAD+ occur naturally in your body. They play a major role in the chemical process of generating energy. NAD+ is probably the most important co-factor for improving mitochondrial function. Mitochondria are intracellular organelles (a.k.a. “energy powerhouses”) where macronutrients (proteins, carbohydrates, and fats from food) are converted to energy-rich ATP molecules for the cell. NAD helps the liver break down fats that are essential to provide energy for the body. It also helps create ATP, which is a major source of energy for cells. Boosting NAD+ may help manage a wide spectrum of diseases, ranging from diabetes to cancer. When NAD+ is given by IV (intravenous), some research has shown it can improve mental clarity, alertness, concentration, and memory. Moreover, NAD+ infusions may improve athletic endurance and reverse the symptoms of chronic fatigue.
ALA
Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) is a fatty acid that occurs naturally in the body. ALA is often referred to as the “universal antioxidant.” It supports vital functions at the cellular level, such as producing energy and protecting your cells from damage. The body has the ability to produce ALA. It is also found in dietary sources, such as red meat, organ meat (liver, heart, kidney, etc.), broccoli, tomatoes, spinach, brussels sprouts, and yeast. Once administered, ALA is readily absorbed and distributed throughout all major organs. Alpha lipoic acid strengthens the body’s defenses by recycling and enhancing other antioxidants in the body, such as vitamins C and E, coenzyme Q10, and glutathione. ALA works in the mitochondria and is a vital part of the conversion of glucose to energy. Glucose requires insulin to get into cells. ALA mimics insulin, improving both glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity. This simply means that more glucose is transported into the cells rather than being stored as fat. ALA also improves the conversion of carbohydrates to energy, which reduces the amounts available to be converted to fats.
Acetylcysteine
Cysteine is an antioxidant found in high- protein foods, such as chicken, turkey, yogurt, cheese, eggs, and legumes. NAC is the supplement form of cysteine. It is used to help many conditions, such as flu, dry eye, and kidney disease. It is used for cough and other lung conditions due to its antioxidant and expectorant properties of loosening the mucus in your airways and reducing the inflammation in your bronchial tubes and lung tissue. It is also used in emergency rooms to treat Tylenol® overdose. NAC helps in the regulation of glutamate, a neurotransmitter responsible for sending signals between the brain and nerves in the body. In conditions such as addiction, NAC may help withdrawal symptoms and relapse. It is also used for other conditions such as infertility, addictive behavior, and psychiatric diseases such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Taurine
L-Taurine, otherwise known as taurine, is a conditionally essential amino acid. Unlike most amino acids, taurine doesn’t play a role in building proteins. It helps to maintain proper hydration and electrolyte and mineral balance in your cells supporting the functions of the digestive, nervous and immune systems. There are many conditions that may use taurine for treatment, including congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, hepatitis, high cholesterol, and cystic fibrosis. Taurine is also frequently used for its antioxidant properties to prevent cell-damaging side effects of chemotherapy. Taurine may be helpful for fatigue, reducing oxidative stress, mental performance, exercise performance, insomnia, psychosis, and anemia.
Pepcid
Also known as Famotidine. It is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed. This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (such as erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as cough that doesn’t go away, stomach pain, heartburn, and difficulty swallowing. Famotidine belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 blockers. This form of famotidine is given by vein and is used to treat these conditions for a short time when you cannot take the medication by mouth.
Zofran
Also known as Odansetron. This medication is used to prevent nausea and vomiting. Ondansetron works by blocking one of the body’s natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting.
Benadryl
Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine used to treat a number of conditions including allergic symptoms and itchiness, the common cold, insomnia, motion sickness, and extrapyramidal symptoms.
IM Injections
Vitamin B-12
See description above
Lipo B-12/Mic or Lipolean
MIC lipotropic injections combine three essential nutrients in high doses: methionine, inositol, and choline. They also include vitamin B12, an essential nutrient found in lean meat, fish, dairy, and other foods. Each component plays a role in aiding the body’s natural fat metabolism: Methionine: An amino acid that helps break down fat in the liver, boost energy levels, and may reduce cholesterol. Inositol: A B-complex vitamin that helps break down fat and lower cholesterol. Inositol also helps regulate serotonin, a neurotransmitter that controls mood and appetite. Choline: A nutrient that helps the liver flush fat and other waste products.
Zinc
Zinc, a nutrient found throughout your body, helps your immune system and metabolism function. Zinc is also important to wound healing and your sense of taste and smell.
Biotin
See description above
Amino Acid Blend
Amino acids are the natural compounds that are used as building blocks by the body to create proteins. Amino acids, and the proteins that are made from them, are crucial to helping the body break down food, repair body tissue, grow and perform many other bodily functions. They are found in foods such as meats, fish, and soybeans. Some people also use amino acid injections and supplements to boost athletic performance or improve their mood. Amino acids are categorized into three groups: essential, nonessential, and conditional. Essential amino acids cannot be made within the body and must come from external sources, such as diet or supplements. Nonessential amino acids are produced within the body, and conditional amino acids are usually produced within the body. During periods of stress, illness, or injury, the body may not be able to create enough of these, and they become essential amino acids that require external supplementation.
Zofran
See description above
Toradol
Ketorolac is used for the short-term treatment of moderate to severe pain in adults. This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body’s production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling, pain, or fever.