What is a high-dose Vitamin C IV therapy?

High-dose intravenous (IV) vitamin C is considered a safe and effective nutrient for treating various health conditions, particularly cancer.

However, it's crucial to differentiate IV vitamin C therapy from oral supplementation or dietary intake, as only intravenous administration can achieve high enough levels to be toxic to cancer cells without harming healthy ones.

Vitamin C acts as an antioxidant in the body, neutralizing free radicals and boosting the immune system, but when delivered intravenously, it acts as a pro-oxidant, selectively targeting cancer cells.

The rationale behind IV vitamin C for cancer treatment lies in its ability to induce oxidative stress and damage cancer cells while sparing normal cells.

This approach has shown promise in vitro and early clinical trials, with proposed mechanisms including oxidative stress induction, immune modulation, and enhanced chemosensitivity.