IV Nutrient Therapy for Detox & Recovery

In a world where chronic illness, environmental toxicity (such as PFAS), and nutrient malabsorption are increasingly common, IV nutrient therapy offers a powerful tool for restoring balance and promoting resilience. Whether you're recovering from mold exposure, managing a chronic infection, or supporting your body through detox, a customized IV approach can provide rapid, targeted support to systems under strain.

At Natural Medicine of Stillwater, we frequently use Vitamin C IVs, Myers’ Cocktails, Lactated Ringer’s hydration, and glutathione pushes—individually or in combination—to support healing, detoxification, and immune recovery.

Why Use IV Therapy?

Oral supplementation is often limited by gut absorption, especially in patients with:

• Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity

• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) (Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis)

• Gastric bypass or stomach reduction surgeries

• Severe SIBO or dysbiosis

• Chronic mold illness, Lyme, or viral infections

IV therapy bypasses the digestive tract and delivers nutrients directly to the bloodstream, achieving higher concentrations and faster cellular uptake.

Core Components of Detox IV Support

High-Dose Vitamin C (Ascorbate)

Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that:

• Neutralizes free radicals and oxidative stress caused by toxins

• Supports immune defense by promoting white blood cell activity

• Enhances collagen and tissue repair

• Chelates some heavy metals and aids in liver Phase I/II detox

High-dose IV vitamin C (10–25 grams or more) can reach serum levels 100x higher than oral dosing, enhancing antiviral and anticancer support in integrative oncology.

Myers’ Cocktail

Named after Dr. John Myers, this classic infusion includes:

• Magnesium

• Calcium

• B-complex vitamins (including B12 and B6)

• Vitamin C

Benefits of Myers’ Cocktails include:

• Boosted cellular energy and mitochondrial function

• Improved adrenal and nervous system resilience

• Enhanced recovery from fatigue, infections, and immune stress

• Relief from muscle cramps, headaches, asthma, and allergies

This formula is excellent for long-haul recovery, chronic fatigue, and patients suffering from hypersensitivity who need gentle but effective support.

Lactated Ringer’s (LR) Hydration

Hydration plays a critical role in toxin mobilization and lymphatic drainage. LR provides:

• Balanced electrolytes (sodium, potassium, calcium, lactate)

• Alkalinizing support

• Improved tissue blood/fluid distribution and kidney function

Especially beneficial for POTS, detox protocols, fasting, heat stress, or mold/MCAS-related dehydration, LR offers rapid volume and electrolyte support.

Glutathione Pushes

Glutathione is the body’s master antioxidant and detoxifier. IV glutathione pushes offer:

• Direct support for liver detox pathways (Phase II conjugation)

• Protection against oxidative stress and cellular damage

• Immune modulation in autoimmune and inflammatory conditions

• Brain and neurological protection (used in Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and mold illness)

IV glutathione is especially powerful when administered after a high dose vitamin C or Myers’ infusion, when tissues are primed and detox pathways are active.

What Conditions Benefit from IV Support?

6 conditions that IV therapy can be tailored to support

IV therapy can be tailored to address or support:

Environmental toxin exposure (PFAS, heavy metals, pesticides, air pollution)

Chronic infections (Lyme disease, EBV, mold-related illness, long COVID)

Oncology adjunct support (Supports tissue integrity, appetite, mitochondrial function, antioxidant balance)

Illness recovery (Pneumonia, mononucleosis, viral syndromes, post-operative fatigue)

Malabsorption syndromes (Celiac disease, IBD, SIBO, post-surgical nutrient depletion)

Neurological and inflammatory conditions (Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple chemical sensitivity)

Supporting Gentle Detox in Hypersensitive Patients

For those with MCAS, histamine intolerance, or chemical sensitivities, detox must be approached carefully. IV nutrients like magnesium, B6, and buffered Vitamin C can:

• Stabilize mast cells

• Replenish depleted cofactors

• Support mitochondrial resilience

• Reduce reactions during and after detoxification

These therapies are customizable and titratable, making them ideal for sensitive or complex patients.

Summary

IV nutrient therapy offers far more than just hydration—it delivers biologically active compounds at therapeutic levels to promote healing, restore energy, and support your body’s natural detox pathways. When combined intelligently, Vitamin C, Myers’ Cocktails, Lactated Ringers, and glutathione can be powerful tools for deep cellular support.

If you’re navigating detox from mold or PFAS, recovering from infection, or dealing with chronic gut or immune issues, IV therapy may be a missing link in your care.

Interested in trying IV therapy?

Contact our clinic today to schedule a consultation and design a protocol tailored to your health goals.