What is Vitamin C?

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is needed to build collagen, cartilage, muscle, and blood vessels.  Vitamin C is necessary for our immune system to operate fully and facilitate healing.  It is also a powerful antioxidant and protects your cells against the effects of free radicals.  Free radicals are byproducts of toxins in the environment, smoking, and poor diet.  They may cause cancer, heart disease, and other diseases.  Vitamin C can prevent damage from free radicals and protect your body against disease.  It can also help your body absorb and store iron.

Because we cannot produce Vitamin C in our body, it is essential to eat foods high in Vitamin C, such as citrus fruits, berries, potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and spinach.

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What conditions is IV Vitamin C therapy used for?

IV Vitamin C therapy has been known to improve overall health and treat conditions such as:

Why use IV Vitamin C instead of pills or supplements?

Intravenous (IV) therapy is the most efficient way to absorb the treatment. Vitamin C pills taken orally can lead to gastrointestinal problems due to the effect of unabsorbed vitamin C in the gastrointestinal tract. With the IV, 90-100% of the dose is absorbed as opposed to 50% orally

At the Health and Vitality Center in Los Angeles, Dr. Lalezar will obtain a complete history from you before deciding what is the best dosage of IV vitamin C to support your medical condition.

Before starting high-dose IV Vitamin C therapy, the G6PD level is checked.  G6PD is an enzyme necessary to process Vitamin C.  If it’s abnormal, patients won’t be able to receive high-dose vitamin C because hemolytic anemia may occur.

FDA Disclaimer. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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How do I find out more about IV Vitamin C Therapy?

Call the Health & Vitality Center at 310-477-1166 or click here to schedule an appointment. We are one of the leading centers for natural medicine in Los Angeles. Our practice uses an integrative approach, combining the best conventional therapies with the latest techniques and treatments in functional medicine for optimal results.

Testimonials

I went to see Dr. Lalezarzadeh for answers regarding my overall health and low immune system. After taking lots of blood samples and a urine sample and waiting for a few weeks Dr. Lalezaradeh’s office called me in to meet with the Dr who went over ALL of my test results and figured out why my immune system is down and drafted a plan to get me back on track (which worked). She was very professional and kind and her Vitamin C injection is like medical crack it will have you up and running in no time. It really works! The only down fall is that she tests for EVERYTHING and somethings are NOT covered through insurance so make sure you have met your deductible. Oh and shout out to the staff who are very warm and welcoming.

Keith M. – Los Angeles, United States

Keith M. – Los Angeles, USA

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