The following nutrients can be used in either intramuscular injections or intravenous
infusions:
Biotin and B Vitamins
Calcium
Carnitine
Choline
EDTA
Inositol
Intravenous Hydrogen Peroxide
Magnesium
Manganese
Methionine
MSM
Potassium Chloride
Vitamin C
Zinc
Therapeutic Uses of B Vitamins
B1 (thiamine): alcoholism, “burning feet”, cardiovascular disease, carpal tunnel
syndrome, decreased gastrointestinal movement (hypotonia), diarrhea, edema, ulcerative
colitis, vomiting during pregnancy, etc.
B2 (riboflavin): carpal tunnel syndrome, cataracts, chelosis (fissuring and scaling of lips
and angles of the mouth), decreased immune function, free radical damage, migraine
headaches, muscle cramps, rheumatoid arthritis, sickle cell anemia, skin problems, stress,
etc.
B3 (niacin): alcoholism, anxiety, carpal tunnel syndrome, depression, Diabetes Type I,
heart disease (with vitamins A & E), hypoglycemia (usually precedes Type 2 diabetes),
insomnia, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, schizophrenia, various mental illnesses, etc.
B5 (pantothenic acid): decreases fatigue, decreases symptoms of allergies and asthma,
depressed immune function (eg, recurring infections), depression, digestive problems (eg,
vomiting, abdominal cramps), hypoglycemia, increases stamina, loss of nerve function
(eg, tingling and/or burning hands or feet), migraine headaches, muscle cramps,
rejuvenates skin and hair, rheumatoid arthritis, skin problems (eg, psoriasis), etc.
B6 (pyridoxine): anemia and neuritis due to drugs, cardiovascular disease, carpal tunnel
syndrome, cheilosis (fissuring & scaling of lips & angles of the mouth), confusion,
depression, glossitis, irritability, nausea and vomiting due to pregnancy, PMS, stomatitis,
etc.
B9 (folic acid): acne, AIDS, candidiasis, cataracts, cervical dysplasia, cervical, lung, and
colon cancer, constipation, depression, headaches, heart disease and stroke, infertility,
macrocytic anemia, mental illness, osteoporosis, prevent birth defects, rheumatoid
arthritis, sickle cell anemia, and functions with B12 in many bodily processes.
B12 (cobalamin): confusion, fatigue caused by megaloblastic anemia or pernicious
anemia, loss of memory, low white blood cell and platelet counts, moodiness,
paresthesias (prickling, tingling, and burning) of the hands and feet, psychosis, reduces
the risk for cardiovascular disease (along with B6 & B9) unsteadiness, weakness, etc.
BIOTIN (vitamin H): controls blood sugar in diabetics, diabetic neuropathy, gray hair,
hair loss, intestinal candidiasis, nail problems, skin disorders, works closely with B5, B9,
& B12, etc.
Therapeutic Uses of Calcium
Used in cardiovascular disease to reduce heart irregularity and lower cholesterol
Used in dental disease to improve loose teeth, gingivitis, and periodontal disease
Used in menopause to reduce depression, headaches, insomnia, and irritability
Used in pregnancy to reduce pregnancy-induced hypertension and prevent pre-eclampsia
Used in premenstrual syndrome (PMS) to relieve menstrual cramps, irritability or
apprehension, and muscle cramps
Used in the treatment of hypertension to reduce blood pressure (most effective in the
elderly, persons of African descent, and salt-sensitive hypertensive
patients)
Used in the treatment of osteoporosis to preserve adequate mineral mass, prevent loss of
structural bone components, maximize repair of damaged bones,
and prevent loss of bone mass
Increased calcium loss is caused by: alcohol consumption, aluminum-containing
antacids, caffeine, high intake of sodium, high intake of phosphorus, high protein intake
from supplements or special diets, saturated fat, and sugar.
NOTE: Nutritional toxicity is an increase in blood calcium levels (hypercalcemia)
because intake is too high, or an increase of urine calcium excretion resulting in
calcification of the kidneys or development of renal stones. Results of hypercalcemia
include: coma, confusion, constipation, decreased gastrointestinal and muscle tone,
emotional deterioration, kidney failure, large urine volumes, nausea, and ultimately
death. Doses of 5,000+ mg/day are toxic.
Therapeutic Uses of Carnitine
Aids in weight loss
Can also be used to treat cognitive disorders, as well as depression
Enhances the effectiveness of the antioxidant vitamins E and C
Has the ability to lower blood triglyceride levels
Helps to ease the severe pain of intermittent claudication
Improves the motility of sperm
Improves muscle strength in people with neuromuscular disorders
Increases the use of fat as an energy source
Induces alcohol-induced fatty liver
Lessens the risk of heart disorders
Major source of energy for muscles
May be useful in treating Alzheimer's disease
May be useful in treating chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) [studies have shown decreased
carnitine levels in many people with CFS]
Prevents fatty buildup, especially in the heart, liver, and skeletal muscles
Reduces health risks associated with diabetes by increasing fat metabolism
Synthesis of carnitine depends on adequate levels of iron, B1, B6, vitamin C, and the
amino acids lysine and methionine in the body
Treatment with carnitine reduces damage to the heart from cardiac surgery
Vegetarians are more likely to be deficient in carnitine because it is not found in
vegetable protein
Works with antioxidants to help slow the aging process by promoting the synthesis of an
enzyme in brain cells that is vital for the production of cellular
energy there
Therapeutic Uses of Choline
Aids in fat and cholesterol metabolism
Aids in hormone production
Beneficial for nervous system disorders such as Parkinson's disease and tardive
dyskinesia
Brain function and memory are impaired without choline
Gallbladder regulation
Important for reproduction and fetal development
Liver function
Lecithin formation
May be needed for prevention and treatment of arteriosclerosis and the metabolism of
homocysteine
Minimizes excess fat in the liver
Needed for the proper transmission of nerve impulses
Plays an important role in cardiovascular health
Deficiency may result in: cardiac symptoms, fatty buildup in the liver, gastric ulcers,
high blood pressure, inability to digest fats, kidney impairment, liver impairment, and/or
stunted growth.
Therapeutic Uses of EDTA
Immune dysregulation disorders/diseases due to inhibition of Nfkappa
Improves blood flow and therefore beneficial in treating cardiovascular disease
Rheumatoid arthritis due to inhibition of Nfkappa
Used in the treatment of: brain and renal function diseases, macular degeneration, arthritis
and arteriosclerosis
Used to remove lead and other heavy metals from the body
CAUTION: due to EDTA’s high affinity for calcium, calcium must be supplemented at
opposite times when using EDTA to avoid issues of calcium deficiency.
Therapeutic Uses of Intravenous Hydrogen Peroxide
Used to treat:
Arthritis
Asthma
Atherosclerosis
Cancer
Candidiasis (yeast)
The common cold
Gangrene
Emphysema
Epstein-Barr virus
Influenza
Sinus infection
Viral infections
In living systems oxygen (as O2) is transported by hemoglobin, a protein found in red
blood cells. This is a highly efficient way of conducting oxygen from the lungs to the
tissues of the body and insuring it does not react with anything along the way. Because it
is bound by hemoglobin, it is unable to react to anything else until it is released by the
hemoglobin (which then picks up carbon dioxide and transports it to the lungs).
Hydrogen peroxide is a part of normal metabolism. Your body produces it constantly.
There are units in certain white blood cells called "peroxisomes," which produce H2O2.
These white cells then engulf bacteria which cause disease and mix them together with
these peroxisomes. They both then disappear as the singlet oxygen from H2O2 destroys
the bacteria or virus. This happens naturally, without any help from outside sources of
hydrogen peroxide.
The effect of singlet oxygen in the human body is twofold. It kills, or severely inhibits
the growth of, anaerobic organisms (bacteria and viruses that use carbon dioxide for
fuel and leave oxygen as a by-product). This action is immediate, on contact with the
anaerobic organism. Anaerobic bacteria are pathogens, the organisms which cause
disease. All viruses are anaerobic.
Aerobic bacteria found in the human intestine are friendly bacteria which aid digestion
and improve immune function. These organisms thrive in the presence of hydrogen
peroxide.
Intravenous hydrogen peroxide is used to dissolve cholesterol and calcium deposits
associated with atherosclerosis. Research in the 1960s at Baylor University showed
conclusively that intra-arterial hydrogen peroxide dissolves plaque in large arteries. This
makes H2O2 a wonderful complement to EDTA in the treatment of vascular disease, as
EDTA has been shown to clear small vessels and create collateral circulation around
large vessel blockages. This combination is called "Chelox Therapy."
It also clears the lungs, in cases of emphysema, by producing oxygen bubbles in the
alveoli (tiny air sacs in the lungs), literally lifting the mucus deposits up, so they can be
coughed out. It also debrides the lungs which is very helpful in treating asthma and
asthma attacks.
Hydrogen peroxide has a remarkable clearing effect on the skin. After only a few
intravenous treatments the skin takes on a translucent clarity usually seen only in
children.
Therapeutic Uses of Inositol
Has a calming effect
Helps to prevent hardening of the arteries
Helps to reduce cholesterol levels
Helps to remove fats from the liver
Important in the formation of lecithin
Important in the metabolism of fat and cholesterol
Vital for hair growth
Deficiency can lead to: arteriosclerosis, constipation, elevated cholesterol levels, hair
loss, irritability, mood swings, and skin eruptions.
High doses may help in the treatment of: anxiety disorders, depression, and obsessivecompulsive disorder.
Therapeutic Uses of Magnesium
Helps prevent noise-induced hearing loss
Helps to prevent kidney stones
Helps relieve constipation by pulling water into the large intestine
Improves peripheral circulation and visual field
Improves sleep to restore normal energy levels
Reduces nervousness, anxiety, and depression
Relieves PMS symptoms like cramps, depression, fatigue, irritability, and water retention
Used in cardiovascular disease to: improve cholesterol and triglyceride levels, prevents
atherosclerosis and myocardial infarction, reduce angina, reduce high
blood pressure, and helps to prevent strokes and cardiac arrhythmias.
Used in Diabetes Types I and II to improve insulin action and glucose metabolism
Used to halt acute asthma attacks and exacerbations of COPD
Magnesium is used in over 350 metabolic reactions in the body and is therefore essential
for: amino acid activation, the citric acid cycle, the glycolytic cycle, and lipid
metabolism. Its primary function is as an enzyme cofactor, thus producing energy,
synthesizing lipids and proteins, regulating calcium flow and parathyroid hormone (PTH)
secretion, forming urea, and relaxing muscles. Vitamin B6 works with magnesium in
many enzyme systems and assists in the body’s accumulation of magnesium.
Common foods sources: almonds, baked potatoes (with skin), bananas, blackstrap
molasses, black walnuts, Brazil nuts, cashews, cocoa powder, green leafy vegetables,
legumes, oatmeal, peanuts, pine nuts, pistachio nuts, pumpkin and squash seeds,
seaweeds, soybean flour, tofu, wheat bran, and whole grains .
Therapeutic Uses of Manganese
Aids in the formation of breast milk
Blood sugar regulation
Essential for people with iron-deficiency anemia
Key element in the production of certain enzymes such as superoxide dismutase (SOD)
Necessary for bone synthesis
Needed for a healthy immune system
Needed for protein and fat metabolism
Needed for healthy nerves
Needed for the utilization of vitamin B1 and vitamin E
Required for normal bone growth
Required for reproduction
Used in energy production
Used in the formation of cartilage and synovial fluid of the joints
Works well with the b-complex vitamins to give an overall feeling of well-being
Deficiency may lead to: atherosclerosis, confusion, convulsions, eye problems, hearing
disorders, high cholesterol levels, hypertension, irritability, memory loss, muscle
contractions, pancreatic damage, profuse perspiration, rapid pulse, teeth grinding
(bruxism), tremors, and tendency toward breast ailments.
Therapeutic Uses of Methionine
METHIONINE MUST BE OBTAINED FROM FOOD SOURCES OR SUPPLEMENTS
Assists in the breakdown of fats
Beneficial for chemical allergies
Beneficial for osteoporosis
Beneficial for women who take oral contraceptives because it promotes the excretion of
estrogen
Good source of sulfur, which in-actives free radicals
Helps the digestive system
Helps diminish muscle weakness Prevents buildup of fats in the liver
Helps to detoxify harmful agents such as lead and other heavy metals
Helps to prevent skin and nail problems
Powerful antioxidant
Prevents buildup of fat in the arteries that might obstruct blood flow to the brain, heart,
and kidneys
Prevents brittle hair
Protects against radiation
Protects depletion of glutathione (a powerful antioxidant) which protects the liver from
the damaging effects of toxic compounds
Reduces the level of histamine in the body
Required for the synthesis of collagen
Required for the synthesis of nucleic acids
Required for the synthesis of proteins found in every cell of the body
Synthesis of the amino acids cysteine and taurine may depend on the availability of
methionine
Used to make choline (a brain food) therefore it is wise to supplement with choline to
prevent depletion of methionine
Useful in the treatment of rheumatic fever
Useful in the treatment of toxemia of pregnancy
Useful with Gilbert's syndrome, an anomaly of liver function
Therapeutic Uses of MSM
Aids immune function
Detoxifies the body on cellular level
Heals injuries
Increases speed and efficiency of transportation of nutrients into cells
Nourishes the hair, skin, and nails
Promotes gastrointestinal health
Relieves pain and inflammation
Reduces allergy problems
May benefit patients with: arthritis, heartburn, lung problems, migraines, and muscle
pain.
Therapeutic Uses of Potassium
Potassium is vital in the human body and best absorbed when taken with B6!
Needed for building muscles, growth, heart activity, transmission of nerve impulses, etc
It can be used as a salt substitute for food (but is usually mixed with regular salt, sodium
chloride, to improve the taste)
One of the major electrolytes in your body, along with sodium and chloride. Potassium
and sodium work together like a molecular seesaw: when the level of
one goes up, the other goes down. All together, these three dissolved minerals
play an intimate chemical role in every function of your body.
Treats metabolic alkalosis
Used in preventing kidney stones
Used in the treatment of hypokalemia and associated conditions, for digitalis poisoning,
and as an electrolyte replenisher
Deficiencies may result in: acne, cramping legs, dry skin, fatigue, irregular heartbeat
(arrhythmias), mood changes, muscle weakness, and slow reflexes.
Side effects can include gastrointestinal discomfort including nausea and vomiting,
diarrhea and bleeding of the gut.
Overdoses cause: hyperkalemia which can lead to parethesia, cardiac conduction blocks,
fibrillation and arrhythmias, sclerosis, and even death.
Therapeutic Uses of Vitamin C
VITAMIN C MUST BE OBTAINED THROUGH THE DIET OR SUPPLEMENTS
Aids in the production of anti-stress hormones
Aids in the production of interferon, an important immune system protein
An antioxidant that is required for at least 300 metabolic functions in the body
Attacks free radicals and biologic fluids
Can combine with toxic substances, such as heavy metals, and render them harmless
Can reduce symptoms of asthma
Essential in the formation of collagen
Helps to prevent cancer
Increases the absorption of iron
May help to prevent atherosclerosis
May lower high blood pressure
May reduce levels of LDL while increasing levels of HDL
May reduce the risk of cataracts
Needed for the metabolism of folic acid, tyrosine, and phenylalanine
Promotes healing of wounds and burns
Protects against abnormal clotting and bruising
Protects against infection by enhancing immunity
Protects against the harmful effects of pollution
Required for tissue growth and repair
Required for adrenal gland function
Required for healthy gums
Works synergistically with vitamin E and beta-carotene
Signs of Vitamin C deficiency: edema; gums that bleed when brushed; increased
susceptibility to infection especially colds and bronchial infections; joint pains; lack of
energy; poor digestion; prolonged wound healing time; tendency to bruise easily; tooth
loss.
Therapeutic Uses of Zinc
Improves male fertility and sexual function, especially among smokers
Improves wound healing
May prevent macular degeneration
Preserves the sense of taste during cancer treatments (although, excess daily amounts can
permanently destroy the sense of taste)
Treats and may prevent acne
Treats anorexia nervosa (anorexia is a symptom of zinc deficiency and the teenage
population is at higher risk for zinc deficiency due to dietary habits)
Treats depressed immunity
Treats rheumatoid arthritis
Treats Wilson's disease (excess copper storage disorder)