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Vitamin C therapy is a nutrient that is found in food and dietary supplements. It is an antioxidant and helps prevent oxidative stress. It works with enzymes to plays a major role in making collagen. Vitamin C can be given by intravenous (IV) infusion through a vein into the blood. When taken by intravenous infusion, the concentration of vitamin C in the blood can reach much higher than when the same amount is taken orally. Laboratory studies have shown that Vitamin C therapy taken in high doses may slow the growth of prostate, pancreatic, liver, colon, and other types of cancer cells. Animal studies have shown that high-dose vitamin C treatment may block tumor growth in certain models of pancreatic, liver, prostate, and ovarian cancers, sarcoma, and malignant mesothelioma. Some human studies have shown that high-dose IV Vitamin C therapy given to patients with cancer have shown improved quality of life. It has also shown improvements in physical, mental, and emotional functions. It has shown improvements in symptoms of fatigue, nausea and vomiting, pain, and appetite loss. Lack of vitamin C in diets can cause scurvy ( a disease with symptoms of high level of weakness, bleeding, bruising, and lethargy). Lack of vitamin C in the body makes collagen thinner. How Is Vitamin C IV taken? Vitamin C may be given by intravenous (IV) by inserting a small catheter into a vein. The vitamin C is then slowly infused into the vein. Side Effects and Risks of High-Dose Vitamin C Intravenous high-dose ascorbic acid has caused very few side effects in clinical trials that were conducted. However, high-dose of Vitamin C may be harmful in patients with certain risk factors. Kidney failure has been reported in patients with kidney disorders. High doses of vitamin C are not recommended for patients with hemochromatosis because it may make iron more easily absorbed and used by the body. Cost vitamin C therapy A session of vitamin C therapy may cost between $60 to $800. Imagesource

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