Pillar #3 Intravenous Therapies

IV therapy delivers bioavailable nutrients directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system. This ensures 100% absorption and allows for therapeutic doses that are often unachievable with oral supplementation—particularly in patients with malabsorption, gut dysbiosis, or cancer-related cachexia.

According to the Journal of Translational Medicine, IV nutrient therapy is especially effective in correcting micronutrient deficiencies that contribute to chronic disease progression and poor treatment response [1].

When administered under proper medical supervision, IV nutrient therapy is safe, highly individualized, and adaptable to a patient’s condition, treatment stage, and biochemistry. It can be especially valuable in patients who:

• Have gut dysfunction or poor nutrient absorption.
• Are undergoing chemotherapy or radiation.
• Have chronic inflammation or high oxidative stress.
• Seek a more natural, integrative approach to managing chronic illness.

The goal is to enhance therapeutic outcomes, reduce toxicity, and promote whole-person healing.

Perhaps the most extensively researched IV therapy in integrative medicine is high-dose intravenous vitamin C (IVC).

At pharmacologic doses, IVC acts as a pro-oxidant, producing hydrogen peroxide selectively in cancerous tissues—leading to cytotoxic effects on tumor cells while sparing healthy cells.

• A 2005 NIH study showed IVC could selectively kill cancer cells in vitro and in animal models, supporting its role as an adjunctive cancer therapy [2].
• Clinical studies demonstrate that IVC improves quality of life, reduces chemotherapy-induced side effects, and enhances the efficacy of other treatments when used in an integrative setting [3].

The Riordan Clinic, a leading center for orthomolecular medicine, has documented extensive case studies where IVC was instrumental in improving outcomes and increasing patient tolerance to chemotherapy [4].

At the Immunity Therapy Center I designed personalized treatment plans where I can combine 16 different Intravenous Infusions. We offer the most comprehensive and successful plans in the Alternative Medicine. If you would like more information about our IV Therapies please visit https://www.immunitytherapycenter.com/therapies/

Alternative IV infusion therapy represents a scientifically grounded, clinically practical, and holistically empowering approach to treating cancer, autoimmune, and degenerative diseases. By addressing the root contributors to chronic illness—oxidative stress, nutrient depletion, mitochondrial dysfunction, and immune imbalance—IV therapy serves as a powerful tool for Alternative Medicine treatments.

Key References

1. Ames, B. N., et al. (2002). Optimal micronutrient intake and disease prevention. J Transl Med, 10(1):22. https://translational-medicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1479-5876-10-22
2. Chen, Q., et al. (2005). Ascorbate in pharmacologic concentrations selectively generates hydrogen peroxide in cancer cells. PNAS, 102(38), 13604–13609. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2248601/
3. Monti, D. A., et al. (2012). IV vitamin C with gemcitabine and erlotinib in pancreatic cancer. PLOS ONE, 7(1):e29794. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19263912/

Riordan Clinic. (2020). Intravenous Vitamin C and Cancer Research. https://riordanclinic.org/research/journal-articles/

Medically Reviewed by:Dr. Bautista

October 2, 2025

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Dr. Carlos Bautista is a Board Certified Medical Doctor. He received his Medical Degree from Universidad Autónoma de Baja California and has more than 30 years of experience working with Alternative Medicine to treat cancer, autoimmune diseases, chronic degenerative diseases, and infectious diseases. He opened Immunity Therapy Center in 2007 with the goal of providing the highest quality medical care for more than 5,000 patients.

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