Vitamin C treatment in Edmonton

Medically Written by Dr. Cindy Tran ND - Naturopathic Doctor and IV Therapy Specialist 

Infusion Clinic in Edmonton - Offering IV Vitamin C.

IV Vitamin C is given with Zinc, Selenium, and Hydrochloric Acid for immunity whereas for cosmetics, Vitamin C is usually given with Glutathione. 

Vitamin C IV Therapy is usually given with supportive minerals and it's often used in Breast, Ovarian and Pancreatic Cancer with data for other cancers such as Kidney & Bladder Cancer.

IV Vitamin C dosing at our infusion clinic varies widely, usually between 5 grams and 125 grams with doses based off of blood levels of Vitamin C after the infusion.

For example, In 2018, Bazzan looked at 86 cancer patients received doses of Intravenous Vitamin C - 54 of which received IV Vitamin C infusions concurrently with chemotherapy and improvements were seen in fatigue, pain, and mood. This was similarly reported by Nauman who looked at 385 cancer patients in 23 trials using Vitamin C injections. They found 

IVC was safe in nearly all patient populations, alone and in combination with chemotherapies.

 IV Therapy: Vitamin C

Background: The amount of Vitamin C you can absorb orally is limited however intravenous administration of Vitamin C bypasses the digestive tract and can increase serum levels up 100-fold above what's achievable orally.

High blood levels from Intravenous administration allow for a range of pharmacologic actions.

At our Edmonton office our Naturopathic Doctors distinguish "low dose" and "high dose" IV Vitamin C.

Low dose IV Vitamin C refers to up to 15grams (15000mg) whereas high dose IV Vitamin C is anywhere from about 20grams to 125grams (125 000mg).

Pharmacologic actions of high dose Intravenous Vitamin C includes stimulate production of hydrogen peroxide production which is associated with cytotoxic antitumor and chemosensitization actions. 

At our Edmonton office, in conjunction with our Hyperbaric Chambers, strong synergy is expected between with Vitamin C IV Therapy.

IV Vitamin C is a frequent recommendation from our Naturopaths for both acute and chronic infections in our Edmonton patients.

Case 1: Male patient in mid-50s with follicular lymphoma since 2012

Initially patient did PolyMVA, and Low Dose Naltrexone (a metabolic approach to Cancer).

Then Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Intravenous Vitamin C was done.

There is a case report from 2005 showing another Lymphoma patient with remission from Vitamin C IV Therapy.

Patient has done monthly IV Vitamin C Therapy (50grams) for over seven years (at time of writing) with TruMed since 2015 with yearly scans confirming control of the Lymphoma.

In 2021 the patient added back Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy prior to his IV Therapy treatment. 

Summary: Through intravenous administration you can achieve dramatically higher blood levels of Vitamin C than oral supplementation and these levels have anti-infectious and and anti-cancer effects in some individuals

For both infections and cancer, Vitamin C IV Therapy is often down twice weekly at the beginning before reduction to 1x weekly.

Our Naturopathic Doctors are mindful of G6PD status and lowered kidney function but these are rarely issues in our experience with our Edmonton patients.

Vitamin C IV Therapy is considered strongly synergistic with Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment.

Despite the doses being aggressive, IV Therapy with High Dose Vitamin C is extremely well tolerated. 

Fatigue

When your energy has gone missing and coffee has stopped pulling its weight, it is worth looking beyond another cup of caffeine. At our Edmonton clinic, IV vitamin C can be incorporated into a broader Naturopathic approach to fatigue when nutritional status, oxidative stress, immune demands, or other underlying factors may be contributing. Vitamin C IVs deliver vitamin C directly into the bloodstream, while vitamin C injections and infusions offer other ways of supplementing vitamin C when appropriate. At our Edmonton clinic, IV vitamin C may be combined with other nutrients depending on the individual's needs rather than treating fatigue as a simple vitamin deficiency.

Women’s Health

Women’s Health can change dramatically throughout the menstrual cycle, pregnancy planning, postpartum period, perimenopause, and menopause. For women looking for supportive Women's Health Naturopathic therapies, vitamin C IVs and vitamin C infusions can be incorporated into a personalized IV Therapy Edmonton program alongside appropriate nutritional and hormonal assessment. Vitamin C plays important roles in collagen production, antioxidant protection, immune function, and iron absorption. Depending on the clinical situation, vitamin C injections or an IV vitamin C infusion may be considered as part of a broader wellness strategy.

Hormones

Hormones rarely operate in isolation, and neither should nutritional support. IV vitamin C can complement a comprehensive hormone-focused program by providing targeted nutritional support alongside hormone testing, thyroid assessment, and therapies such as HRT or TRT when clinically indicated. Vitamin C is involved in numerous biochemical processes, including antioxidant defense and collagen synthesis. A vitamin C IV is therefore not a hormone treatment, but it can be one component of a broader strategy designed around metabolic and nutritional health.

Digestive Concerns

Your digestive system has a surprisingly large influence on the rest of your body—and sometimes getting nutrients into the system is easier said than done. For patients dealing with digestive concerns, vitamin C infusions or vitamin C IVs can provide vitamin C without relying entirely on gastrointestinal absorption. IV vitamin C may be considered when oral supplementation is poorly tolerated or when higher doses are being used under appropriate clinical supervision. Vitamin C injections can provide another option, although the appropriate route and dose depend on the individual and the reason for treatment.

Weight Loss

There is no magical “melt-the-fat” IV—and if there were, we would all be standing in line. At our Edmonton clinic, Vitamin C IV therapy may support a broader Naturopath weight-management program by addressing nutritional status and providing antioxidant support, but vitamin C injections and infusions should complement—not replace—nutrition, exercise, metabolic assessment, and sustainable lifestyle changes. Vitamin C is involved in normal energy metabolism and many enzymatic reactions throughout the body. Our Edmonton approach focuses on identifying the factors that may be making weight management difficult rather than pretending that one vitamin can do all the heavy lifting.

Thyroid

Thyroid function influences energy, metabolism, mood, temperature regulation, and much more. For patients undergoing thyroid assessment or treatment, IV vitamin C can provide nutritional support as part of a larger naturopathic approach to  thyroid and metabolic health at our Edmonton office. Vitamin C is an important antioxidant nutrient and plays a role in normal cellular function. Vitamin C IVs, vitamin C infusions, or injections may be considered alongside appropriate thyroid testing and treatment—but they are not a replacement for evidence-based thyroid therapy when medication is indicated.

Skin

If your skin could talk, it would probably have a long list of complaints about stress, sun exposure, sleep deprivation and aging. IV vitamin C and vitamin C infusions can provide concentrated nutritional support for healthy collagen production and antioxidant defenses, making vitamin C IV therapy an interesting option within a comprehensive skin-health program at our Edmonton Naturopathic Clinic. Vitamin C is essential for collagen synthesis, which is one reason it has become such a popular nutrient in cosmetic and wellness medicine. Vitamin C injections may also be used in some settings, while IV vitamin C provides a different route for supplementation.

Mood

Brain health is about considerably more than serotonin. Sleep, hormones, nutrition, inflammation, metabolic health and overall physiology can all influence how you feel. Vitamin C IVs may be incorporated into a broader mood and wellness program for our Edmonton patients when nutritional support is appropriate, alongside assessment of sleep, hormones, thyroid function and other potential contributors. Vitamin C is involved in normal neurological and biochemical processes, but an IV vitamin C infusion should be viewed as supportive care—not a stand-alone treatment for depression or anxiety. When appropriate, injections or infusions can be combined with other individualized nutritional therapies.

Autoimmune Conditions

Autoimmune conditions are complex, and there is no single IV that magically turns off the immune system—which is probably a good thing, because the immune system does have a few important jobs. IV vitamin C can be considered as supportive nutritional therapy for our Edmonton patients with autoimmune conditions, including programs addressing overall antioxidant and nutritional status. Vitamin C contributes to normal immune function and antioxidant protection, while vitamin C IVs allow clinicians to deliver doses that may not be practical orally. Vitamin C infusions or injections should be individualized and used as an adjunct to appropriate medical and naturopathic management rather than presented as a cure for autoimmune disease.

Fertility

Preparing the body for conception involves considerably more than checking one hormone level. For patients preparing for pregnancy, vitamin C IVs and vitamin C infusions may provide nutritional and antioxidant support as part of a comprehensive fertility program at our Edmonton Clinic. Vitamin C contributes to antioxidant defenses and normal collagen and connective-tissue formation, while overall nutritional status is an important component of reproductive health. Vitamin C injections may also be considered in selected situations. Fertility treatment should always be individualized, particularly during pregnancy or when assisted reproductive technologies are being used.

Brain Injury & Concussion

The brain is metabolically demanding—and particularly sensitive to disruptions in energy metabolism and oxidative balance following injury. IV vitamin C may be incorporated into our supportive Naturopathic protocols for concussion and brain injury at our Edmonton office alongside therapies such as hyperbaric oxygen, rehabilitation, sleep optimization, and nutritional support. Vitamin C plays an important role in antioxidant defense and normal neurological function. Vitamin C IVs and infusions can therefore be considered as one component of a comprehensive recovery strategy, rather than as a stand-alone treatment for traumatic brain injury or concussion.

Cancer Support

Cancer care requires careful coordination, and this is one area where “more is better” is definitely not an appropriate philosophy.  IV vitamin C may be considered as adjunctive nutritional support for selected patients at our Edmonton Office undergoing cancer care, with the specific dose, timing, and suitability determined in the context of their oncology treatment. High-dose vitamin C infusions have been investigated in cancer research, but vitamin C IV therapy is not a replacement for chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, immunotherapy, or other established cancer treatments. Communication between the patient's oncology team and IV therapy provider is particularly important when high-dose vitamin C is being considered.

Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis involves complex interactions between the immune system, nervous system, metabolism, and long-term neurological health. For people with MS, vitamin C IVs may be considered by our Edmonton Naturopaths as supportive nutritional therapy alongside conventional MS management, rehabilitation, exercise, and other individualized approaches. Vitamin C contributes to normal antioxidant and immune function, but there is currently no evidence that vitamin C injections or IV vitamin C cure MS or reverse established neurological damage. The goal of an IV vitamin C program is supportive care—not replacing disease-modifying treatment or pretending that one infusion can solve a complex neurological condition.

Pediatrics

Children are not simply small adults, and their nutritional requirements, dosing, and safety considerations are different. When IV vitamin C is considered for pediatric patients in Edmonton, vitamin C infusions or injections should be based on an appropriate clinical assessment and age-specific considerations rather than simply applying an adult IV protocol. Vitamin C is an essential nutrient for immune function, collagen formation, and normal growth and development. Pediatric IV therapy should therefore be approached conservatively and only when there is a clear clinical rationale.

Long COVID

Long COVID can leave people dealing with fatigue, brain fog, exercise intolerance, sleep disruption and a frustrating lack of answers. IV vitamin C may be incorporated into supportive Long COVID programs when appropriate, with vitamin C IVs providing a way to deliver nutritional support without relying entirely on oral supplementation. Vitamin C contributes to normal immune function and antioxidant defenses, making it an interesting component of a broader recovery strategy. Vitamin C infusions and injections are supportive therapies, however, and should not be presented as a proven cure for Long COVID.

IV Vitamin C & Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Vitamin C and hyperbaric oxygen therapy take very different approaches to supporting the body. IV vitamin C can be paired with hyperbaric oxygen therapy in Edmonton as part of a broader recovery, wellness, or performance-focused program when clinically appropriate. Hyperbaric oxygen increases the pressure around the body while delivering concentrated oxygen, whereas vitamin C IVs provide a high-dose nutrient directly into the bloodstream. They are not interchangeable treatments, but their different mechanisms are one reason some patients and practitioners are interested in combining them within a carefully designed program.

TruMed has mastered IV Therapy in Edmonton

Our clinic specialty is intravenous therapy "IV Therapy" provides pharmacologic concentrations of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants by direct venous infusion.

IV Therapy achieves plasma levels that are unattainable through oral intake, where absorption is typically limited by gastrointestinal transporters, first-pass metabolism, and tolerability.

IV Therapy Mechanisms of Action:

• Bypassing absorption barriers: IV therapy ensures 100% bioavailability of nutrients.

• Achieving therapeutic serum levels: For example, high-dose intravenous vitamin C achieves plasma concentrations 50–100 times higher than oral dosing, with distinct pro-oxidant and immune-modulating effects.

• Rapid correction of deficiencies: IV Therapy is particularly beneficial for individuals with malabsorption, chronic illness, or increased metabolic demand.

No one has given more IVs than we have - over 15,000 IV treatments given since 2010 and counting. Come and get treatment from the most experienced IV therapy experts in Edmonton.

 NAD+ Injections and IV Therapy in Edmonton

Our Naturopaths offer Edmonton NAD Injection treatments at our infusion clinic. IV VItamin C is easily added to a bag of NAD for a powerful combination of intravenous power.

NAD and NAD+ are used interchangeably.

We offer subcutaneous NAD injections.

Possible side effects of NAD injections include: nausea, rapid heart rate and lightheadedness.

• Mitochondrial Health: NAD+ Injections support ATP production by acting as an electron carrier in complex I of the mitochondrial respiratory chain.

• Longevity Research: Animal studies show lifespan extension when NAD+ pathways are pharmacologically augmented by NAD Infusions

Glutathione IV Therapy in Edmonton - Gluta Drips

Our Naturopaths have been administering Glutathione IV Therapy at our Edmonton infusion clinic since 2010. Glutathione is almost always given with IV Vitamin C for cosmetic purposes.

Our Naturopaths have administered thousands of IV Glutathione treatments at our Edmonton infusion clinic alongside IV Vitamin C.

Glutathione drip administration time is short.

Our Naturopaths give a Glutathione drip in less than 15 minutes.

Glutathione injections or Gluta Drips can be added to many other IV Therapy treatments.

The frequency of IV Glutathione injections can be anywhere from daily to weekly with doses of IV Glutathione injections ranging from 2-4 grams for most conditions.

Glutathione Injections in Edmonton? - We got you covered!

Iron Infusions

TruMed offers Edmonton iron infusions for rapid repletion of iron levels. Iron infusions ensure 100% absorption of iron for Rapid restoration of iron levels in our Edmonton patients. It is well know oral vitamin C can enhance oral iron but IV Vitamin C does not enhance IV iron infusions. At trumed, we offer both but they are not usually infused on on the same day.

No referral is needed for iron IV therapy infusions at our office.

Candidates for IV Iron at TruMed:

• Documented iron-deficiency anemia on bloodwork.

• Patients with malabsorption syndromes.

• Women with menorrhagia or pregnancy-related anemia.

• Athletes with high metabolic demands.

At our Edmonton clinic, iron infusions are prescribed following full case review and laboratory assessment by our Nurse Practitioner. Treatment is delivered in a monitored clinical environment, with dosing protocols aligned to current safety guidelines.