Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) is a water-soluble antioxidant that enhances the production of extracellular collagen, important for the function of immune cells. The body’s vitamin C levels are regulated by the intestines and kidneys. Due to these systems, vitamin C is not stored in the body and is excreted. Intravenous vitamin C can produce very high levels of this vitamin in the body.
Even if vitamin C is taken orally in divided doses of up to 18 grams, blood levels do not change. Intravenous vitamin C allows reaching 70 times higher vitamin C levels with just a 2-gram dose, bypassing the intestinal and kidney barrier.
The recommended daily intake of vitamin C is 75 mg for women and 90 mg for men, obtained from food. However, intravenous vitamin C can be administered in much higher doses through slow infusion, tailored to the individual’s needs and medical condition.

Low (Antioxidant) Doses: 0.1-10 grams
Medium (Pro-Oxidant) Doses: 10-30 grams
High (Oxidant) Doses: 30 grams and above (0.5-1.5 grams/kg doses are referred to)

Can vitamin C serum be given intravenously to COVID-19 patients?
The anti-viral effects of vitamin C are observed when blood levels are around 10-15 mg/dL. This level can only be reached intravenously, not orally.

EFFECTS OF VITAMIN C:

⦁ Activates collagen production.
⦁ Effective in viral and bacterial illnesses, including the common cold.
⦁ Very safe with no known toxic dose.
⦁ Supportive in chronic conditions.
⦁ Necessary for detoxification.
⦁ Excellent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.
⦁ Essential for healthy skin and bone health.
⦁ Effective against histamine intolerance.
⦁ Has cancer preventive and therapeutic effects.
⦁ Crucial for brain health.
⦁ Increases oxytocin release.
⦁ Reduces anxiety.
⦁ Effective against depression.
⦁ Required for the conversion of dopamine to norepinephrine.
⦁ Slows age-related cognitive deficiencies.
⦁ Boosts thyroid activity.
⦁ Helps lower hypertension.
⦁ Regulates vascular flexibility and integrity, promoting blood flow.
⦁ Strengthens the immune system.
⦁ Protects the lungs against oxidative stress.
⦁ Guards mitochondria against oxidative damage.
⦁ Enhances physical performance.
⦁ May lower blood sugar and lipid levels.
⦁ Can impact obesity.
⦁ Protects against the adverse effects of smoking.
⦁ Improves sperm quality.
⦁ Reduces cortisol levels.
⦁ May prevent cataract formation.

EFFECTS OF HIGH-DOSE VITAMIN C:

⦁ A powerful antioxidant that plays a significant role in clearing free radicals from the body.
⦁ Contributes positively to the immune system’s strength.
⦁ Important for the formation, preservation, and regeneration of tissues such as bone, skin, and blood vessels.
⦁ Facilitates the absorption of iron from the intestines, aiding in the treatment of iron deficiency.
⦁ Necessary for the repair and growth of all body tissues.
⦁ Speeds up wound healing.

WHAT IS HIGH-DOSE VITAMIN C THERAPY?
High-dose vitamin C therapy is a treatment method that involves the administration of significantly higher amounts of vitamin C than the recommended daily intake, and it can be used by healthy individuals as well. This therapy is based on the powerful antioxidant effect of vitamin C, its contributions to the protection and regeneration of tissues and cells, and its immune-strengthening properties.