IV Drip For Pre & Post Surgery

• Vitamin C
• Magnesium
• Calcium
• Trace Minerals (Chromium, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Zinc) 
• B Vitamins (B1,B2, B3, B5, B6, B12)
• Amino Acids (which promote cellular repair and optimal function)

To help with pre and post surgery, an IV drip will also include the following:

Vitamin C – Vitamin C promotes wound healing and tissue repair post surgery. It is a cofactor for elastin and collagen production in blood vessels, tendons, ligaments, and skin. Vitamin C helps reduce oxidative damage in the body, which plays an important role in healing post surgery. The requirement for vitamin C is increased in surgical patients as there is a higher need to reduce oxidative stress post surgery.

Zinc – Zinc is necessary for producing collagen, which is required for scar formation. It also supports wound healing due to its role in cell proliferation. Supplementing with zinc can help speed up the healing of surgical incisions while supporting the immune system during the recovery phase.

Glutamine – Increasing glutamine in the body helps to limit muscle loss associated with surgery, as our bodies naturally use glutamine to speed up recovery and take it from our muscle tissue, causing it to be depleted. It has shown to decrease recovery time and adverse events associated with surgical procedures.

Bicarbonate – Bicarbonate works by decreasing the acidity in muscle tissue and neutralizing acidic environments in the body. If there is tissue damage associated with surgery, bicarbonate can help neutralize the reactions leading to less oxidative damage.

NAC – N-acetyl-cysteine is effective in reducing the elevations of inflammatory markers and oxidative stress associated with major surgeries. Its antioxidant effects help reduce oxidants (free radicals) that can increase after tissue trauma that occurs during surgery.

Glutathione – Glutathione is a potent antioxidant that can significantly reduce inflammation and encourage tissue repair. It aids in post-surgical wound healing. Research has found that surgical trauma leads to a deficiency in skeletal muscle glutathione, increasing the susceptibility to oxidative damage. It is important to consider this nutrient pre and post surgery.

Frequency of Treatment:

Your frequency of treatment will depend on individual aspects gathered in your initial consultation. 

In general, the recommended frequency is weekly 2-3 weeks before surgery and 3-5 weeks after surgery,  while monitoring your progress and adjusting accordingly. 

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