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Vitamin C (IV)

Also known as Vitamin C

Half-life

~2 hours

What is Vitamin C (IV)?

High-dose intravenous vitamin C bypassing GI absorption limits. Used for immune support and mega-dose antioxidant therapy.

How Vitamin C (IV) works

Plasma levels 50-100x higher than oral supplementation, overwhelming oxidative stress capacity and upregulating antioxidant enzyme expression.

Benefits & uses

  • Immune support
  • Collagen/skin/connective tissue
  • Antioxidant
  • Improves iron absorption

Common uses: High-dose antioxidant, immune support, cancer protocols, collagen support, acute stress recovery.

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Vitamin C (IV) dosage

Typical dose
500–1000 mg daily (higher during illness)

Vitamin C (IV) half-life

~2 hours (plasma)

Vitamin C (IV) side effects

  • Nausea and vomiting during infusion
  • Hypoglycemia (high doses)
  • Kidney stone risk (chronic G6PD deficiency in patients)
  • Pulmonary edema or fluid overload if infused too rapidly
  • Well tolerated
  • GI upset/loose stool at high doses (>2g)

Commonly stacked with

Iron Bisglycinate

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