{"id":9916,"date":"2026-04-30T19:09:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T02:09:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sunridgemedical.com\/?page_id=9916"},"modified":"2026-05-01T07:40:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T14:40:42","slug":"iv-therapies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sunridgemedical.com\/alternative-treatments\/iv-therapies\/","title":{"rendered":"IV Therapies"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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IV Therapies<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIntravenous (IV) therapy is one of the most powerful and versatile tools in integrative medicine. By delivering nutrients, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and therapeutic agents directly into the bloodstream, IV therapy bypasses the limitations of the digestive system and achieves\ntherapeutic concentrations that are simply not possible through oral supplementation alone \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAt Sunridge Medical in Scottsdale, Arizona, IV therapy is central to our treatment approach for\ncancer, chronic disease, immune dysfunction, fatigue, detoxification, and general wellness optimization. All IV therapies at Sunridge Medical are administered under direct physician supervision in our clinical setting.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Why IV Therapy Is More Effective Than Oral Supplementation<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhen you take oral vitamins or supplements, your gastrointestinal tract absorbs only a fraction of what you ingest. Factors including gut health, enzyme activity, and the form of the nutrient all affect bioavailability. For individuals with compromised digestive health \u2014 which is common in patients with chronic illness \u2014 absorption may be even further reduced.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIV therapy delivers nutrients directly into the circulation at 100% bioavailability, allowing the\nbody to immediately utilize what it needs at concentrations that produce measurable therapeutic\neffects. For many conditions, this difference is clinically significant.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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IV Therapies Offered at Sunridge Medical<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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High-Dose Vitamin C IV<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOne of our most frequently used IV protocols, high-dose intravenous vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is\nadministered at concentrations that are impossible to achieve through oral intake. At high\ndoses, vitamin C acts as a pro-oxidant selectively toxic to cancer cells while supporting healthy\ncells. It also provides powerful immune support, promotes collagen synthesis, and has significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Glutathione IV<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGlutathione is the body’s master antioxidant and a critical component of cellular detoxification.\nMany patients with chronic illness, cancer, neurological conditions, and heavy metal toxicity\nhave severely depleted glutathione levels. IV glutathione rapidly replenishes cellular stores,\nsupports liver detoxification, reduces oxidative stress, and has shown benefit in neurological conditions including Parkinson’s disease.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Myers' Cocktail and Nutrient Infusions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Myers’ Cocktail \u2014 a combination of magnesium, calcium, B vitamins, and vitamin C \u2014 is\none of the most widely used IV nutrient protocols in integrative medicine. It is beneficial for\nfatigue, fibromyalgia, migraines, asthma, depression, and a wide range of conditions associated\nwith nutritional depletion. We customize our nutrient infusion formulas to each patient’s specific\ndeficiencies and health goals.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Alpha Lipoic Acid IV\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAlpha lipoic acid (ALA) is a powerful antioxidant that is both fat and water soluble, allowing it to\npenetrate virtually every cell in the body. IV ALA has been studied extensively for its role in\ncancer treatment, diabetic neuropathy, liver disease, and heavy metal detoxification.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Hydrogen Peroxide IV<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIntravenous hydrogen peroxide therapy is an oxidative therapy used to increase tissue\noxygenation, stimulate the immune system, and create an environment hostile to pathogens and\ncancer cells. It is one of several oxidative therapies used at Sunridge Medical as part of\ncomprehensive cancer and chronic disease protocols.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Chelation IV Therapy<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOur heavy metal chelation IV protocols use agents such as EDTA and DMPS to bind and\neliminate toxic metals from the body. See our Heavy Metal Chelation page for complete\ninformation on this specialized therapy.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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IV Therapy for Cancer Patients<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIV therapy is a cornerstone of our integrative oncology program at Sunridge Medical. We design\nspecific IV protocols to support patients undergoing conventional cancer treatments, to address\nnutritional depletion caused by chemotherapy and radiation, to stimulate immune function, and\nto directly target cancer cells using high-dose oxidative therapies.\nOur IV cancer support protocols are designed to work alongside \u2014 not instead of conventional oncology care, and are always customized to the individual patient’s diagnosis,\ntreatment status, and overall health.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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What to Expect During IV Therapy\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIV therapy sessions at Sunridge Medical take place in our comfortable clinical infusion suite.\nDepending on the protocol, sessions typically last between 30 minutes and three hours. Our\nnursing staff monitors patients throughout the infusion to ensure comfort and safety. Most\npatients find IV therapy sessions relaxing and report improvements in energy, clarity, and\noverall wellbeing following treatment.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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IV Therapies Intravenous (IV) therapy is one of the most powerful and versatile tools in integrative medicine. By delivering nutrients, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and therapeutic agents directly into the bloodstream, IV therapy bypasses the limitations of the digestive system and achieves therapeutic concentrations that are simply not possible through oral supplementation alone At Sunridge Medical […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9922,"parent":3017,"menu_order":9,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"page-builder","ast-site-content-layout":"full-width-container","site-content-style":"unboxed","site-sidebar-style":"unboxed","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-9916","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sunridgemedical.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9916","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sunridgemedical.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sunridgemedical.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sunridgemedical.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sunridgemedical.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9916"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sunridgemedical.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9916\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sunridgemedical.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3017"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sunridgemedical.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9922"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sunridgemedical.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9916"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}