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About IV Infusion

At Skin Renewal, we pride ourselves on offering a bespoke experience in intravenous vitamin therapy. Embracing a holistic approach, we meticulously craft individualized infusions, merging a potent blend of essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, each tailored to the unique needs of our esteemed clients. Beyond our vitamin-rich offerings, our therapy menu extends to an exquisite range of specialized non-vitamin infusion combinations, each designed to rejuvenate, replenish, and invigorate the body.
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About IV Infusion at a glance

  • Best Results
    Best Results

    2-4 Treatments (for initial result)

  • Anaesthetic
    Anaesthetic

    None

  • Duration
    Duration of Results

    Monthly maintenance required

  • Procedure Time
    Procedure Time

    30-60 min

  • Treatment Recovery
    Treatment Recovery

    2-3 Days

  • Skin Specialist
    Skin Specialist

    Doctor / Nurse

  • Risk Compliance
    Risks & Complications

    Low

  • Back to Work
    Back To Work

    Same Day

At our clinics, we provide IV Infusions enriched with a potent blend of vital nutrients, including Glutathione, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6 Pyridoxine, Vitamin B12, Magnesium Sulphate, Manganese Sulphate, Zinc Sulphate, Selenium, and PPC (Phosphatidylcholine). These essential nutrients are tailored to address a broad spectrum of health conditions. Experience this highly efficacious treatment in the serenity of our Infusion Suites, an oasis of comfort nestled within our facilities.

IV therapy, also known as Infusion therapy, delivers vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants directly into one's bloodstream, addressing cellular nutrient imbalances and alleviating various health issues. Factors like gastrointestinal absorption often compromise the efficiency of oral supplementation. Conditions like gastritis, colitis, leaky gut syndrome, and imbalances caused by bacteria or fungi, as well as stress and anxiety, can hinder this absorption.

frequently asked
questions

What important criteria does the clinic administering the infusions have to have?

At Skin Renewal our IV Solutions are:

  • Made in a STERILE and registered lab
  • Not contaminated with unwanted "floaters", and
  • Do NOT cause any unwanted side effects
  1. All infusions are done by our registered nurses or doctors
  2. An ACLS certified Doctor is always present in the clinic when infusions are being done
  3. Our infusion doctors all have ACLS certification (acute cardiac life support certification) and are well prepared should any unwanted effects occur.
  4. A doctor or an experienced registered nurse performs the infusions ▪️Our registered nurses all have BLS (Basic Life Support) training.
  5. We have emergency equipment such as AED, emergency drugs, etc present in the infusion ward
  6. Strict adherence to sterile protocols is adhered to.
How effective is intra venous vitamin therapy for detoxification, to support the immune system, to overcome a cold or virus etc?

Scientific research has demonstrated that a variety of conditions can be treated from the use of IV nutrition/supplementation. A few of the conditions that may be helped using IV nutrition techniques include hypertension, COPD, asthma, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, diabetes, hepatitis, and even the common cold.

Additional conditions that may be helped include:

  • Poor detoxification
  • Immune Enhancement
  • Anxiety and Panic Attacks
  • Managing Increased stress
  • Depression and Mood Swings
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Memory problems and brain fog
  • Neuropathy
  • Heart disease/cardiovascular disease
  • Poor circulation
  • Arthritis
  • Cold, flu, and other minor viral infections
  • Candida
  • Hepatitis
  • Digestive disorders - intestinal malabsorption
  • Post-gastric bypass
  • Pre/post-surgery
  • Heavy metal toxicity
  • Macular Degeneration

And

  • Skin Brightening
  • Improve athletic performance and endurance
  • Thyroid support
When would one need higher doses of vitamins and anti oxidants?

At times, such as in times of stress, higher doses of vitamins and antioxidants are needed. They are also needed to combat viral illness, immune dysfunctions, and cancer. Oral intake of such high doses is simply not possible due to cellular and mechanical absorption limitations from the digestive process.

How does one begin ones Journey to Wellness at Skin Renewal?

Skin Renewal is the perfect place for women and men to secure integrative and holistic health care from providers who give personalized care, partner with the patient to focus on the root cause of their illness, support their recovery, and help them maintain good health. For those that can make the journey, we are happy to welcome new patients to experience IV infusions at any of our Skin Renewal clinics in Cape Town, Pretoria, Johannesburg, and KZN.

How do we manage IV infusion therapy at Skin Renewal?

An initial consultation with the Integrative practitioner at Skin Renewal is mandatory and will be approximately 20 minutes. The cost of the initial diagnostic IV consultation is R650 during which the Doctor will assess your overall health and medical history. Your Skin Renewal practitioner will begin working on a unique prescription plan which will include an appropriate IV infusion therapy. Your practitioner may also prescribe additional nutraceutical supplements such as Vit C and Alpha Lipoic Acid to complement the IV infusion.

All these recommendations will be summarized on a sheet/print out which you can take home with you. At Skin Renewal, we have a great professional team made up of medical doctors and registered nurses and therapists to support you at any time. An added bonus is that you are not only improving your health and well-being, any nutraceuticals/ supplements purchased will go towards loyalty points at any Skin Renewal branch.

How often should one have a IV infusions?

For Skin Brightening, it is recommended to have IV infusions twice a week in the first month in order to get the full benefit. After this period, infusions can be done weekly until your desired skin tone and results are achieved. Thereafter a session every month to maintain results.

For most infusions, weekly IV therapy for a period of 10 to 20 sessions depending on the condition is usually recommended. For Chelation therapy for the arteries of heart, twice weekly infusions are recommended.

What can one expect during the IV infusion treatment?

The infusion will be put up and monitored by our trained registered nurses. A doctor will always be available on site for assistance if necessary

IV Therapy is a minimally invasive treatment that is well tolerated by most people. A very small ‘butterfly’ needle or a micro-catheter/jelco, is used to infuse the prescribed supplements. There is a low risk of serious adverse side effects which may include a slight after-taste of supplements shortly after the infusion. Urine may also have a strong odor or color shortly after completion. Some patients may also experience a sensation of warmth and flushing or feel a cooling sensation as the IV is administered. Intravenous supplements are very safe, beneficial, and easy for applicants.

Spend an hour every week giving your body what it needs.

How do I get started?

Make an appointment to consult with the medical practitioner, who are also integrative doctors, and they will assist you in determining what IV infusion would be appropriate for you. In addition, your risk factors will be evaluated and how best to prevent any problems or conditions, that you may be susceptible to, will be recommended.

For what conditions are Skin Renewal IV infusions not suitable/contra indicated?

IV infusions at Skin Renewal are not suitable for patients who are:

  • Pregnant or breast-feeding
  • Menstruating
  • On mood stabilizers/epilepsy medication
  • On blood thinners such as Warfarin, Plavix, Heparin
  • Allergy to vitamin (any kind)
  • Have Diabetes
  • Blood-iron disorders including thalassemia
  • Blood-iron disorders including hemochromatosis
  • Sickle cell disease
  • A metabolic deficiency called “glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency” (G6PDD)
  • Kidney stones, or a history of kidney stones
  • Patient with cardiovascular problems
  • Heart block
  • Angioplasty: Straight before or straight after Angioplasty, a heart procedure.
What medication should be avoided/contra indicated with IV vitamin therapy?

The medications that are contraindicated with IV infusions are mostly mood stabilizers prescribed for bipolar conditions and epilepsy. Also Benzodiazepines (Valium etc), prednisone and a few diuretics:

  • Gabapentin
  • Prednisolone
  • Lorazepam
  • Diazepam
  • Carbamazepine
  • Sodium Valproate
  • Acetazolamide
  • Carbamazepine
  • Clobazam
  • Diazepam
  • Ethosuximide
  • Fosphenytoin Sodium
  • Gabapentin
  • Inovelon
  • Lacosamide
  • Lamictal
  • Lamotrigine
  • Levetiracetam
  • Lorazepam
  • Oxcarbazepine
  • Phenytoin
  • Phenytoin Sodium
  • Piracetam
  • Prednisolone
  • Pregabalin
  • Primidone
  • Rivotril
  • Sodium Valproate
  • Tiagabine hydrochloride monohydrate
  • Topamax
  • Trobalt
  • Vigabatrin
  • Zarontin
  • Zebinix
  • Zonegran
Why is IV Glutathione included in all the IV infusions at Skin Renewal?

Glutathione is a tripeptide (made of 3 amino acids) that is produced in the body in small amounts.

Glutathione:

  • Is an extremely effective antioxidant, which as we know means that it reduces free radicals in the body reactive oxygen compounds.
  • It has also been shown to bind to toxic substances in the body especially the liver and assists in flushing the toxins out of the system.
  • Glutathione is also an important player in the synthesis and repair of DNA, protein synthesis, and enzyme activation.

The body produces glutathione naturally, and research has shown healthy intake of Vitamin C boosts its production. If glutathione levels are normal, the body’s ability to fight neurological disorders like Parkinson’s disease is strong. If they are low, you are susceptible to a revolving door of conditions. Low levels are associated with hepatic dysfunction, immune dysfunction, cardiac disease, premature aging, and death.

Every system in the body is affected by the Glutathione system, including;

  • The immune system,
  • The gastrointestinal system
  • The nervous system

There are few other factors that are predictive of our life expectancy as is our level of cellular glutathione. Glutathione levels in our cells are predictive of how long we will live. Glutathione is called the “Master Antioxidant” without it- other important antioxidants such as Vitamin C and E cannot do their job adequately to protect your body against disease. No other antioxidant is as important to overall health as glutathione. It is the regulator and regenerator of immune cells and the most valuable detoxifying agent in the human body. Glutathione is water-soluble and easily destroyed by the body systems. An infusion of Intravenous Glutathione directly distributes this master antioxidant to every cell in our body and skin without being destroyed by our digestive tract.

Oral glutathione breaks down in the stomach, losing its potency via the digestive system. Your body’s own enzymes break down the peptide bonds that hold the amino acids in glutathione together. But with intravenous infusion therapy, glutathione goes directly through the bloodstream to the cells. Extra glutathione is used by the body for strengthening the immune and other systems, and can also have a positive effect on various skin conditions including acne. As you can see, glutathione should be an important part of any supplementation regimen.

These benefits can be received through fairly reasonable dosages of Glutathione, making it an excellent addition to any IV supplementation regimen. At higher dosages, glutathione may also be effective at lightening skin. The intensive Anti Oxidant Infusion will boost your energy levels, heighten your immune system and illuminate your skin, literally, from the inside out!

Who would benefit from glutathione?
  • Smokers, alcohol users, adults age 40 years and above,
  • If you exercise excessively/bodybuilders;
  • If you have the following:
  • Low sperm count, liver problems and cataracts,
  • If you are recovering from chemotherapy, the immunocompromised, low immune system
  • If you are exposed to chemicals and pesticides,
  • If you want an even-toned skin
  • Melasma/hormonal pigmentation problems.
What other conditions can IV glutathione improve?

IV glutathione is particularly effective in treating neurodegenerative diseases. Neurological disorders can result when free radicals destroy neurons that produce dopamine, a vital neurotransmitter. Glutathione inhibits free radical production, thus slowing the effects of these conditions while improving brain function. In fact, a number of clinical studies over the past two decades have demonstrated that glutathione is severely depleted in patients with Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.

IV glutathione infusions significantly reduce oxidative damage and death of dopamine-producing neurons, helping to improve patients’ symptoms and quality of life.

IV glutathione may improve the following:

  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Alzheimer’s disease
  • Strokes
  • Fibromyalgia / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Liver disease including Hepatitis B and C

Other antioxidants in the body depend on glutathione as well. Glutathione recycles vitamins C and E after they have been oxidized—therefore playing a decisive role in their normal function.

What are the Oxidative stressors that can deplete glutathione?
  • Ultraviolet and Other Radiation
  • Household Chemicals
  • Paracetamol Poisoning
  • Cigarette Smoke
  • Exhaust from Motor Vehicles
  • Heavy Metals
  • Other Environmental Toxins
  • Viral Infections
  • Surgery
  • Inflammation
  • Burns
  • Septic Shock
  • Dietary Deficiencies of GSH Precursors
  • Enzyme Cofactors
Why is Magnesium included in all our IV infusions at Skin Renewal?

Magnesium is one of the most important minerals; your body needs it to perform over 300 biochemical reactions necessary to sustain life. The deficiency of magnesium in your body can cause or worsen multiple medical conditions. Given as an IV, the Magnesium Drip effectively enhances the function of muscular and nervous systems. Many people are deficient in magnesium without even knowing it. You would be surprised at the difference patients feel after they have the Magnesium Drip; their jittery nerves are calmed and their tense muscles are relaxed instantly.

What conditions does the Magnesium Drip prevent and manage?

Treating deficiency of magnesium in the body can not only manage current conditions but also prevent disorders from developing in the future.

There are numerous conditions that can benefit from a Magnesium infusion:

  • Anxiety: Often anxiety is treated with psychiatry through prescription medication. Many doctors do not take into account the fact that a lack of magnesium can stress your body and create or exacerbate anxiety. An estimated 50% of people do not have an adequate amount of magnesium in their bodies. Magnesium Infusion may prove effective in the treatment of anxiety.
  • Cardiac Arrhythmias: Magnesium deficiency causes major stress on the muscular system. The most important muscle in the human body is the heart. There is an intricate connection between magnesium and the heart’s electrical stability. Lacking magnesium may cause irregular heartbeats commonly known as arrhythmias. Magnesium IV therapy results in relaxation of the heart and dilates blood vessels. This allows the heart to work more efficiently.
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Some reports suggest that magnesium may be helpful in ameliorating the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome.
  • Fibromyalgia: A severe deficiency of magnesium can cause the muscles in the body to be in a constant state of spasm. Since the muscular and nervous systems are both involved in the symptoms of fibromyalgia, there is believed to be a link between the disease and a deficiency in magnesium. Balancing the levels of magnesium in your body through Magnesium IV infusions may improve and deter the symptoms of Fibromyalgia.
  • Hypertension: Magnesium is a powerful vasodilator. When blood vessels are dilated, blood pressure comes down dramatically.
Why Is Vitamin B12 included in all our IV infusions at Skin Renewal?

Vitamin B12 is a nutrient that helps keep the body's nerve and blood cells healthy and helps make DNA, the genetic material in all cells. Vitamin B12 also helps prevent a type of anemia called megaloblastic anemia that makes people tired and weak. Vitamin B12 can promote red blood cell formation and regeneration, improve physical strength, repair damaged nerves, and maintain the health of our nervous system. It can also concentrate on improving the memory-weakened state. Vitamin B12 helps to relieve numbness, pain, and paresthesia.

Why are Vita B complex included in most IV infusions at Skin Renewal?

B-complex is the agent that responds with the proper functioning of the most important processes in the body, such as cell growth and division, the health of the skin, the normal development of the immune and nervous system, and the metabolic process. They play a major role in the activities of enzymes, proteins that regulate chemical reactions in the body, which are important in turning food into energy and other needed substances.

Some of the many benefits of the Vitamin B-complex are:

  • Improves Metabolism
  • Maintains Normal Skin Function
  • Produce happy hormone
  • Reduces Water Retention
  • Promotes a Normal Appetite
  • Increases Red Blood Cell Production
  • Improves Liver Function
  • Boosts Production of Energy
Why Is Vitamin C included in all our IV infusions at Skin Renewal?

Vit C is a remarkable substance to use intravenously when the normal oral dose needs to be exceeded. Patients can get up to 10 times the nutrients in one IV treatment as they could get orally in one day. A good example of this is the use of Vitamin C when trying to overcome a cold due to some sort of virus. The antiviral effects of Vitamin C are seen when blood levels are around 10-15 mg/dL. This level is achievable with IV therapy but not orally. Oral dosage typically results in blood levels around 1.2-4.0 mg/dL as compared to IV therapy where blood levels of Vitamin C can reach 50-90 mg/dL.

Diarrhea may occur when taking doses of 5 or more grams per day, and bowel tolerance is a maximum of 10 grams per 24 hours. Vitamin C in dosages of 25 grams or more takes on a therapeutic role that is safe and effective in treating many clinical conditions. In studying the physiological role of Vitamin C, one realizes that it does a lot more than merely stop humans from getting scurvy or giving them expensive urine. It is well known for immune stimulation, but also plays a part in collagen formation, hormone production and liver detoxification, wound healing, and slowing the metastatic spread of carcinomas.

Why is Zinc included in all IV infusions at Skin Renewal?

Zinc is an essential nutritional requirement and serves as a cofactor for more than 70 different enzymes including carbonic anhydrase, alkaline phosphatase, lactic dehydrogenase, and both RNA and DNA polymerase. Zinc facilitates wound healing; helps maintain normal growth rates, normal skin hydration, and the senses of taste and smell.

Zinc resides in muscle, bone, skin, kidney, liver, pancreas, and retina, prostate, and particularly in the red and white blood cells. Zinc is an important chemical essential for human functioning. Zinc nutrition deficiency is insufficient availability of zinc in the diet or can be caused due to the malabsorption of zinc by the body. This condition is prevalent in young children, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and the elderly. Zinc plays a vital role in many aspects of the immune system. It helps in cell division, clotting, healing wounds, DNA synthesis, growth and development of the fetus, and protein synthesis.

The inherent gastrointestinal problems, liver disease, kidney diseases, and certain other conditions and drugs can prevent zinc absorption by the body causing a zinc deficiency.

The top five signs of zinc deficiency are:

  • Compromised immune system: Zinc affects cell activities. Zinc deficiency can cause reduced or weakened antibodies and compromise the immune system. Thus the deficient person will be prone to infection or flu.
  • Diarrhea: A compromised immune system makes one susceptible to infection. One of these infections is a bacteria that causes diarrhea.
  • Hair loss and skin lesions: Zinc is important for normal cell growth. Zinc nutrition deficiency weakens the cells, which can result in hair loss in the case of cells on the scalp and lesions on the skin. This is one of the prominent signs of zinc deficiency.
  • Loss of appetite and/or anorexia: A deficiency of zinc causes decreased loss of appetite. If zinc deficiency is not identified and treated, decreased loss of appetite can eventually lead to anorexia.
  • Impairment of cognitive and motor functions: Zinc deficiency in a pregnant mother can not only weaken the mother but can also cause damage to the fetus’s neurological system, impairing the motor skills and cognitive skills of the infant.
  • Other signs of zinc deficiency are reduced fertility, rashes on the skin, spots on fingernails, sleep disturbance, loss of sex drive, loss of taste or smell, and in some cases mild anemia.
Why is selenium included in most IV infusions at Skin Renewal?

Selenium is a mineral that is needed in small amounts by the body to help regulate thyroid hormones and support a healthy immune system.

  • One of the selenium’s most important roles is as an antioxidant helping to prevent cell damage due to free radicals.
  • Selenium is incorporated into molecules of an enzyme called glutathione peroxidase (GPX). This vital enzyme protects red blood cells and cell membranes against undesirable reactions with soluble peroxides. Good selenium nutrition is of key importance for antioxidant defense as well as efficient energy metabolism.
  • Several research studies have demonstrated the benefits of selenium supplementation in treating autoimmune thyroid conditions. One study found that selenium supplementation had a significant impact on inflammatory activity in thyroid-specific autoimmune disease, and reducing inflammation may limit damage to thyroid tissue. This may be due to the increase in glutathione peroxidase and thioredoxin reductase activity, as well as the decrease in toxic concentrations of hydrogen peroxide and lipid hydroperoxides which result from thyroid hormone synthesis. Selenium is required for the activation of an enzyme called glutathione peroxidase. This enzyme is an antioxidant that quenches hydroperoxides, "high energy" oxygen-containing molecules that are produced during the metabolism of fat and that are highly toxic to cells.
  • Recent research showed that selenium could reduce the severity of some cancers. This is thought to be due to selenium inducing "apoptosis" (programmed cell death) in cancer cells.
Why Is Manganese included in all our IV infusions at Skin Renewal?

Manganese is a trace mineral that is present in tiny amounts in the body. It is found mostly in bones, the liver, kidneys, and pancreas. Manganese helps the body form connective tissue, bones, blood-clotting factors, and sex hormones. It also plays a role in fat and carbohydrate metabolism, calcium absorption, and blood sugar regulation. Manganese is also necessary for normal brain and nerve function.

Manganese is a component of the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD), which helps fight free radicals. Free radicals occur naturally in the body but can damage cell membranes and DNA. They may play a role in aging, as well as the development of a number of health conditions, including heart disease and cancer. Antioxidants, such as SOD, can help neutralize free radicals and reduce or even help prevent some of the damage they cause.

Manganese may help with some of the following conditions:

Osteoporosis: Manganese is one of several trace elements (including vanadium and boron) that are necessary for bone health.

Arthritis: People with arthritis tend to have low levels of SOD (an antioxidant that helps protect the joints from damage during inflammation). Some experts theorize that manganese may increase SOD levels.

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS): In one well-designed clinical study, women who ate 5.6 mg of manganese in their diets each day had fewer mood swings and cramps compared to those who ate only 1 mg of manganese.

Diabetes: Some studies seem to show that people with diabetes have low levels of manganese in their blood.

Epilepsy: Several clinical studies suggest that people who have seizure disorders have lower levels of manganese in their blood.

Frequently asked questions

What IV Infusions are available at Skin Renewal? What important criteria does the clinic administering the infusions have to have?

At Skin Renewal our IV Solutions are:

  • Made in a STERILE and registered lab
  • Not contaminated with unwanted "floaters", and
  • Do NOT cause any unwanted side effects
  1. All infusions are done by our registered nurses or doctors
  2. An ACLS certified Doctor is always present in the clinic when infusions are being done
  3. Our infusion doctors all have ACLS certification (acute cardiac life support certification) and are well prepared should any unwanted effects occur.
  4. A doctor or an experienced registered nurse performs the infusions ▪️Our registered nurses all have BLS (Basic Life Support) training.
  5. We have emergency equipment such as AED, emergency drugs, etc present in the infusion ward
  6. Strict adherence to sterile protocols is adhered to.
How effective is intra venous vitamin therapy for detoxification, to support the immune system, to overcome a cold or virus etc?

Scientific research has demonstrated that a variety of conditions can be treated from the use of IV nutrition/supplementation. A few of the conditions that may be helped using IV nutrition techniques include hypertension, COPD, asthma, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, diabetes, hepatitis, and even the common cold.

Additional conditions that may be helped include:

  • Poor detoxification
  • Immune Enhancement
  • Anxiety and Panic Attacks
  • Managing Increased stress
  • Depression and Mood Swings
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Memory problems and brain fog
  • Neuropathy
  • Heart disease/cardiovascular disease
  • Poor circulation
  • Arthritis
  • Cold, flu, and other minor viral infections
  • Candida
  • Hepatitis
  • Digestive disorders - intestinal malabsorption
  • Post-gastric bypass
  • Pre/post-surgery
  • Heavy metal toxicity
  • Macular Degeneration

And

  • Skin Brightening
  • Improve athletic performance and endurance
  • Thyroid support
When would one need higher doses of vitamins and anti oxidants?

At times, such as in times of stress, higher doses of vitamins and antioxidants are needed. They are also needed to combat viral illness, immune dysfunctions, and cancer. Oral intake of such high doses is simply not possible due to cellular and mechanical absorption limitations from the digestive process.

How does one begin ones Journey to Wellness at Skin Renewal?

Skin Renewal is the perfect place for women and men to secure integrative and holistic health care from providers who give personalized care, partner with the patient to focus on the root cause of their illness, support their recovery, and help them maintain good health. For those that can make the journey, we are happy to welcome new patients to experience IV infusions at any of our Skin Renewal clinics in Cape Town, Pretoria, Johannesburg, and KZN.

How do we manage IV infusion therapy at Skin Renewal?

An initial consultation with the Integrative practitioner at Skin Renewal is mandatory and will be approximately 20 minutes. The cost of the initial diagnostic IV consultation is R650 during which the Doctor will assess your overall health and medical history. Your Skin Renewal practitioner will begin working on a unique prescription plan which will include an appropriate IV infusion therapy. Your practitioner may also prescribe additional nutraceutical supplements such as Vit C and Alpha Lipoic Acid to complement the IV infusion.

All these recommendations will be summarized on a sheet/print out which you can take home with you. At Skin Renewal, we have a great professional team made up of medical doctors and registered nurses and therapists to support you at any time. An added bonus is that you are not only improving your health and well-being, any nutraceuticals/ supplements purchased will go towards loyalty points at any Skin Renewal branch.

How often should one have a IV infusions?

For Skin Brightening, it is recommended to have IV infusions twice a week in the first month in order to get the full benefit. After this period, infusions can be done weekly until your desired skin tone and results are achieved. Thereafter a session every month to maintain results.

For most infusions, weekly IV therapy for a period of 10 to 20 sessions depending on the condition is usually recommended. For Chelation therapy for the arteries of heart, twice weekly infusions are recommended.

What can one expect during the IV infusion treatment?

The infusion will be put up and monitored by our trained registered nurses. A doctor will always be available on site for assistance if necessary

IV Therapy is a minimally invasive treatment that is well tolerated by most people. A very small ‘butterfly’ needle or a micro-catheter/jelco, is used to infuse the prescribed supplements. There is a low risk of serious adverse side effects which may include a slight after-taste of supplements shortly after the infusion. Urine may also have a strong odor or color shortly after completion. Some patients may also experience a sensation of warmth and flushing or feel a cooling sensation as the IV is administered. Intravenous supplements are very safe, beneficial, and easy for applicants.

Spend an hour every week giving your body what it needs.

How do I get started?

Make an appointment to consult with the medical practitioner, who are also integrative doctors, and they will assist you in determining what IV infusion would be appropriate for you. In addition, your risk factors will be evaluated and how best to prevent any problems or conditions, that you may be susceptible to, will be recommended.

For what conditions are Skin Renewal IV infusions not suitable/contra indicated?

IV infusions at Skin Renewal are not suitable for patients who are:

  • Pregnant or breast-feeding
  • Menstruating
  • On mood stabilizers/epilepsy medication
  • On blood thinners such as Warfarin, Plavix, Heparin
  • Allergy to vitamin (any kind)
  • Have Diabetes
  • Blood-iron disorders including thalassemia
  • Blood-iron disorders including hemochromatosis
  • Sickle cell disease
  • A metabolic deficiency called “glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency” (G6PDD)
  • Kidney stones, or a history of kidney stones
  • Patient with cardiovascular problems
  • Heart block
  • Angioplasty: Straight before or straight after Angioplasty, a heart procedure.
What medication should be avoided/contra indicated with IV vitamin therapy?

The medications that are contraindicated with IV infusions are mostly mood stabilizers prescribed for bipolar conditions and epilepsy. Also Benzodiazepines (Valium etc), prednisone and a few diuretics:

  • Gabapentin
  • Prednisolone
  • Lorazepam
  • Diazepam
  • Carbamazepine
  • Sodium Valproate
  • Acetazolamide
  • Carbamazepine
  • Clobazam
  • Diazepam
  • Ethosuximide
  • Fosphenytoin Sodium
  • Gabapentin
  • Inovelon
  • Lacosamide
  • Lamictal
  • Lamotrigine
  • Levetiracetam
  • Lorazepam
  • Oxcarbazepine
  • Phenytoin
  • Phenytoin Sodium
  • Piracetam
  • Prednisolone
  • Pregabalin
  • Primidone
  • Rivotril
  • Sodium Valproate
  • Tiagabine hydrochloride monohydrate
  • Topamax
  • Trobalt
  • Vigabatrin
  • Zarontin
  • Zebinix
  • Zonegran
Why is IV Glutathione included in all the IV infusions at Skin Renewal?

Glutathione is a tripeptide (made of 3 amino acids) that is produced in the body in small amounts.

Glutathione:

  • Is an extremely effective antioxidant, which as we know means that it reduces free radicals in the body reactive oxygen compounds.
  • It has also been shown to bind to toxic substances in the body especially the liver and assists in flushing the toxins out of the system.
  • Glutathione is also an important player in the synthesis and repair of DNA, protein synthesis, and enzyme activation.

The body produces glutathione naturally, and research has shown healthy intake of Vitamin C boosts its production. If glutathione levels are normal, the body’s ability to fight neurological disorders like Parkinson’s disease is strong. If they are low, you are susceptible to a revolving door of conditions. Low levels are associated with hepatic dysfunction, immune dysfunction, cardiac disease, premature aging, and death.

Every system in the body is affected by the Glutathione system, including;

  • The immune system,
  • The gastrointestinal system
  • The nervous system

There are few other factors that are predictive of our life expectancy as is our level of cellular glutathione. Glutathione levels in our cells are predictive of how long we will live. Glutathione is called the “Master Antioxidant” without it- other important antioxidants such as Vitamin C and E cannot do their job adequately to protect your body against disease. No other antioxidant is as important to overall health as glutathione. It is the regulator and regenerator of immune cells and the most valuable detoxifying agent in the human body. Glutathione is water-soluble and easily destroyed by the body systems. An infusion of Intravenous Glutathione directly distributes this master antioxidant to every cell in our body and skin without being destroyed by our digestive tract.

Oral glutathione breaks down in the stomach, losing its potency via the digestive system. Your body’s own enzymes break down the peptide bonds that hold the amino acids in glutathione together. But with intravenous infusion therapy, glutathione goes directly through the bloodstream to the cells. Extra glutathione is used by the body for strengthening the immune and other systems, and can also have a positive effect on various skin conditions including acne. As you can see, glutathione should be an important part of any supplementation regimen.

These benefits can be received through fairly reasonable dosages of Glutathione, making it an excellent addition to any IV supplementation regimen. At higher dosages, glutathione may also be effective at lightening skin. The intensive Anti Oxidant Infusion will boost your energy levels, heighten your immune system and illuminate your skin, literally, from the inside out!

Who would benefit from glutathione?
  • Smokers, alcohol users, adults age 40 years and above,
  • If you exercise excessively/bodybuilders;
  • If you have the following:
  • Low sperm count, liver problems and cataracts,
  • If you are recovering from chemotherapy, the immunocompromised, low immune system
  • If you are exposed to chemicals and pesticides,
  • If you want an even-toned skin
  • Melasma/hormonal pigmentation problems.
What other conditions can IV glutathione improve?

IV glutathione is particularly effective in treating neurodegenerative diseases. Neurological disorders can result when free radicals destroy neurons that produce dopamine, a vital neurotransmitter. Glutathione inhibits free radical production, thus slowing the effects of these conditions while improving brain function. In fact, a number of clinical studies over the past two decades have demonstrated that glutathione is severely depleted in patients with Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.

IV glutathione infusions significantly reduce oxidative damage and death of dopamine-producing neurons, helping to improve patients’ symptoms and quality of life.

IV glutathione may improve the following:

  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Alzheimer’s disease
  • Strokes
  • Fibromyalgia / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Liver disease including Hepatitis B and C

Other antioxidants in the body depend on glutathione as well. Glutathione recycles vitamins C and E after they have been oxidized—therefore playing a decisive role in their normal function.

What are the Oxidative stressors that can deplete glutathione?
  • Ultraviolet and Other Radiation
  • Household Chemicals
  • Paracetamol Poisoning
  • Cigarette Smoke
  • Exhaust from Motor Vehicles
  • Heavy Metals
  • Other Environmental Toxins
  • Viral Infections
  • Surgery
  • Inflammation
  • Burns
  • Septic Shock
  • Dietary Deficiencies of GSH Precursors
  • Enzyme Cofactors
Why is Magnesium included in all our IV infusions at Skin Renewal?

Magnesium is one of the most important minerals; your body needs it to perform over 300 biochemical reactions necessary to sustain life. The deficiency of magnesium in your body can cause or worsen multiple medical conditions. Given as an IV, the Magnesium Drip effectively enhances the function of muscular and nervous systems. Many people are deficient in magnesium without even knowing it. You would be surprised at the difference patients feel after they have the Magnesium Drip; their jittery nerves are calmed and their tense muscles are relaxed instantly.

What conditions does the Magnesium Drip prevent and manage?

Treating deficiency of magnesium in the body can not only manage current conditions but also prevent disorders from developing in the future.

There are numerous conditions that can benefit from a Magnesium infusion:

  • Anxiety: Often anxiety is treated with psychiatry through prescription medication. Many doctors do not take into account the fact that a lack of magnesium can stress your body and create or exacerbate anxiety. An estimated 50% of people do not have an adequate amount of magnesium in their bodies. Magnesium Infusion may prove effective in the treatment of anxiety.
  • Cardiac Arrhythmias: Magnesium deficiency causes major stress on the muscular system. The most important muscle in the human body is the heart. There is an intricate connection between magnesium and the heart’s electrical stability. Lacking magnesium may cause irregular heartbeats commonly known as arrhythmias. Magnesium IV therapy results in relaxation of the heart and dilates blood vessels. This allows the heart to work more efficiently.
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Some reports suggest that magnesium may be helpful in ameliorating the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome.
  • Fibromyalgia: A severe deficiency of magnesium can cause the muscles in the body to be in a constant state of spasm. Since the muscular and nervous systems are both involved in the symptoms of fibromyalgia, there is believed to be a link between the disease and a deficiency in magnesium. Balancing the levels of magnesium in your body through Magnesium IV infusions may improve and deter the symptoms of Fibromyalgia.
  • Hypertension: Magnesium is a powerful vasodilator. When blood vessels are dilated, blood pressure comes down dramatically.
Why Is Vitamin B12 included in all our IV infusions at Skin Renewal?

Vitamin B12 is a nutrient that helps keep the body's nerve and blood cells healthy and helps make DNA, the genetic material in all cells. Vitamin B12 also helps prevent a type of anemia called megaloblastic anemia that makes people tired and weak. Vitamin B12 can promote red blood cell formation and regeneration, improve physical strength, repair damaged nerves, and maintain the health of our nervous system. It can also concentrate on improving the memory-weakened state. Vitamin B12 helps to relieve numbness, pain, and paresthesia.

Why are Vita B complex included in most IV infusions at Skin Renewal?

B-complex is the agent that responds with the proper functioning of the most important processes in the body, such as cell growth and division, the health of the skin, the normal development of the immune and nervous system, and the metabolic process. They play a major role in the activities of enzymes, proteins that regulate chemical reactions in the body, which are important in turning food into energy and other needed substances.

Some of the many benefits of the Vitamin B-complex are:

  • Improves Metabolism
  • Maintains Normal Skin Function
  • Produce happy hormone
  • Reduces Water Retention
  • Promotes a Normal Appetite
  • Increases Red Blood Cell Production
  • Improves Liver Function
  • Boosts Production of Energy
Why Is Vitamin C included in all our IV infusions at Skin Renewal?

Vit C is a remarkable substance to use intravenously when the normal oral dose needs to be exceeded. Patients can get up to 10 times the nutrients in one IV treatment as they could get orally in one day. A good example of this is the use of Vitamin C when trying to overcome a cold due to some sort of virus. The antiviral effects of Vitamin C are seen when blood levels are around 10-15 mg/dL. This level is achievable with IV therapy but not orally. Oral dosage typically results in blood levels around 1.2-4.0 mg/dL as compared to IV therapy where blood levels of Vitamin C can reach 50-90 mg/dL.

Diarrhea may occur when taking doses of 5 or more grams per day, and bowel tolerance is a maximum of 10 grams per 24 hours. Vitamin C in dosages of 25 grams or more takes on a therapeutic role that is safe and effective in treating many clinical conditions. In studying the physiological role of Vitamin C, one realizes that it does a lot more than merely stop humans from getting scurvy or giving them expensive urine. It is well known for immune stimulation, but also plays a part in collagen formation, hormone production and liver detoxification, wound healing, and slowing the metastatic spread of carcinomas.

Why is Zinc included in all IV infusions at Skin Renewal?

Zinc is an essential nutritional requirement and serves as a cofactor for more than 70 different enzymes including carbonic anhydrase, alkaline phosphatase, lactic dehydrogenase, and both RNA and DNA polymerase. Zinc facilitates wound healing; helps maintain normal growth rates, normal skin hydration, and the senses of taste and smell.

Zinc resides in muscle, bone, skin, kidney, liver, pancreas, and retina, prostate, and particularly in the red and white blood cells. Zinc is an important chemical essential for human functioning. Zinc nutrition deficiency is insufficient availability of zinc in the diet or can be caused due to the malabsorption of zinc by the body. This condition is prevalent in young children, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and the elderly. Zinc plays a vital role in many aspects of the immune system. It helps in cell division, clotting, healing wounds, DNA synthesis, growth and development of the fetus, and protein synthesis.

The inherent gastrointestinal problems, liver disease, kidney diseases, and certain other conditions and drugs can prevent zinc absorption by the body causing a zinc deficiency.

The top five signs of zinc deficiency are:

  • Compromised immune system: Zinc affects cell activities. Zinc deficiency can cause reduced or weakened antibodies and compromise the immune system. Thus the deficient person will be prone to infection or flu.
  • Diarrhea: A compromised immune system makes one susceptible to infection. One of these infections is a bacteria that causes diarrhea.
  • Hair loss and skin lesions: Zinc is important for normal cell growth. Zinc nutrition deficiency weakens the cells, which can result in hair loss in the case of cells on the scalp and lesions on the skin. This is one of the prominent signs of zinc deficiency.
  • Loss of appetite and/or anorexia: A deficiency of zinc causes decreased loss of appetite. If zinc deficiency is not identified and treated, decreased loss of appetite can eventually lead to anorexia.
  • Impairment of cognitive and motor functions: Zinc deficiency in a pregnant mother can not only weaken the mother but can also cause damage to the fetus’s neurological system, impairing the motor skills and cognitive skills of the infant.
  • Other signs of zinc deficiency are reduced fertility, rashes on the skin, spots on fingernails, sleep disturbance, loss of sex drive, loss of taste or smell, and in some cases mild anemia.
Why is selenium included in most IV infusions at Skin Renewal?

Selenium is a mineral that is needed in small amounts by the body to help regulate thyroid hormones and support a healthy immune system.

  • One of the selenium’s most important roles is as an antioxidant helping to prevent cell damage due to free radicals.
  • Selenium is incorporated into molecules of an enzyme called glutathione peroxidase (GPX). This vital enzyme protects red blood cells and cell membranes against undesirable reactions with soluble peroxides. Good selenium nutrition is of key importance for antioxidant defense as well as efficient energy metabolism.
  • Several research studies have demonstrated the benefits of selenium supplementation in treating autoimmune thyroid conditions. One study found that selenium supplementation had a significant impact on inflammatory activity in thyroid-specific autoimmune disease, and reducing inflammation may limit damage to thyroid tissue. This may be due to the increase in glutathione peroxidase and thioredoxin reductase activity, as well as the decrease in toxic concentrations of hydrogen peroxide and lipid hydroperoxides which result from thyroid hormone synthesis. Selenium is required for the activation of an enzyme called glutathione peroxidase. This enzyme is an antioxidant that quenches hydroperoxides, "high energy" oxygen-containing molecules that are produced during the metabolism of fat and that are highly toxic to cells.
  • Recent research showed that selenium could reduce the severity of some cancers. This is thought to be due to selenium inducing "apoptosis" (programmed cell death) in cancer cells.
Why Is Manganese included in all our IV infusions at Skin Renewal?

Manganese is a trace mineral that is present in tiny amounts in the body. It is found mostly in bones, the liver, kidneys, and pancreas. Manganese helps the body form connective tissue, bones, blood-clotting factors, and sex hormones. It also plays a role in fat and carbohydrate metabolism, calcium absorption, and blood sugar regulation. Manganese is also necessary for normal brain and nerve function.

Manganese is a component of the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD), which helps fight free radicals. Free radicals occur naturally in the body but can damage cell membranes and DNA. They may play a role in aging, as well as the development of a number of health conditions, including heart disease and cancer. Antioxidants, such as SOD, can help neutralize free radicals and reduce or even help prevent some of the damage they cause.

Manganese may help with some of the following conditions:

Osteoporosis: Manganese is one of several trace elements (including vanadium and boron) that are necessary for bone health.

Arthritis: People with arthritis tend to have low levels of SOD (an antioxidant that helps protect the joints from damage during inflammation). Some experts theorize that manganese may increase SOD levels.

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS): In one well-designed clinical study, women who ate 5.6 mg of manganese in their diets each day had fewer mood swings and cramps compared to those who ate only 1 mg of manganese.

Diabetes: Some studies seem to show that people with diabetes have low levels of manganese in their blood.

Epilepsy: Several clinical studies suggest that people who have seizure disorders have lower levels of manganese in their blood.

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