WHY TAKE VITAMIN C SUPPLEMENTS?
As part of our anti-ageing program here at Skinovate in Melbourne, we provide high dose vitamin infusions for energy, detox, illness recovery and general well-being. These treatments are custom-designed to suit your needs.
A healthy human body should contain several grams of ascorbic acid, commonly known as Vitamin C. Vitamin C is more quickly depleted if the body is under stress, diseased, in a toxic state or just plain “run down”. Our own bodies, unlike most animal bodies, are unable to produce Vitamin C. So, the only mechanism we have for obtaining Vitamin C is through the diet or in supplement form. It is difficult to obtain enough Vitamin C in our modern diets of processed and genetically modified food, hence the need for supplementation and now IV infusions of 10-20 grams for a rapid feel good detox and pick-me-up !
VITAMIN C SUPPLEMENT AND ITS BENEFITS
- It is one of the main anti-oxidants i.e. counteracts the effects of free radicals (damaging chemicals) from UV radiation, pollutants, cigarette smoke, drugs, etc.
- Prevents capillary fragility – as used in skin care to reduce skin redness
- Stimulates renal function and acidifies urine, preventing urinary tract infections
- Is a universal detoxifier
- Assists in mineral uptake from food
- Boosts immune system to fight bacteria and viruses by assisting the production of interferon and prostaglandins, main players of our immune system
- Enhances many of the body’s enzyme reactions and the body’s ability to make collagen (wound healing, anti-ageing
ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS?
Most healthy people can handle large amounts (1-4 grams) of daily Vitamin C supplementation. During periods of stress or illness, the body’s need for Vitamin C increases and larger supplements can assist in recovery and a general feeling of well being. Increasing the frequency of doses (breaking down doses throughout the day) and taking vitamin C with or after meals increases tolerance. The sign that the dose taken has reached the body’s needs is a mild diarrhoea and/or gas that subsides as soon as the dose is reduced.
INTRAVENOUS? I am “Run down”
When a person is very “run down” or has a “real flu” or has been “burning the candle at both ends” or consuming unhealthy food or even worse “drugs”, the body benefits from larger doses that can be given quickly and safely into the veins for rapid detox and health recovery and instant energy. The effects can be quite amazing and work within hours of the treatment. Half a liter of sterile saline is infused with the vitamins to give you an instant hydration as well, adding to the beneficial effects, AND, a large dose Multi-Vitamin B can be added to the infusion for that extra “lift”
WHO SHOULD NOT TAKE VITAMIN C?
People with low bone density, which suffer from calcium deficiency or have bad kidneys. Vitamin C is safe for any individual, of any age or any constitution. We do not recommend it during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
*** HIGH DOSE VITAMIN C (AND OPTIONAL VITAMIN B ADDED) IN A HYDRATING PAINLESS IV DRIP IS AN EXCELLENT & EASY WAY TO DETOX YOUR BODY AND GAIN INSTANT ENERGY *** |
