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Clinical
Programs: Health and Nutrition
"Myers’ Cocktail" IV
Vitamin Therapy
Nutritional
Intravenous Vitamin and Mineral Protocol
 About the Therapy
Myers' Cocktail, an intravenous vitamin nutrient
supplement, was formulated more than 30 years
ago by John Myers, MD, a Baltimore physician.
This potent solution contains a specially balanced
combination of vitamin and minerals. It is given
intravenously to help the treatment of a range
of ailments and increase energy. In the last
few years, Alan R. Gaby, MD, president of the
American Holistic Medical Association, has modified
the ingredients and popularized the protocol.
The standard Myers’ Cocktail consists
of magnesium, calcium, vitamin B-5 (dexpanthenol),
vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine), vitamin B-12 (hydroxycobalamin),
vitamin B complex, and an average of 25 grams
of Vitamin C. Two time Nobel Laureate Dr. Linus
Pauling was a staunch supporter of Vitamin
C for healing a wide variety of health problems.
Vitamin C is an important antioxidant that
helps the immune system ward off bacterial
and viral infections. It also makes certain
metabolic processes in work better. Other vitamins
or ingredients may be added to the Myers’ Cocktail
protocol, depending on the patient's diagnosis
and overall health as well as the condition
being treated.
Many people who have benefited from this protocol
claim that the intravenous shots of vitamin
B12 in Myers’ Cocktail are even more
beneficial than Vitamin B-12 intramuscular
injections in restoring their energy and stamina.
Intravenous treatments are more effective than
oral therapy for increasing blood levels of
nutrients. According to some experts, intravenous
delivery may improve the transport nutrients
from the blood into the cells
The standard ingredients in Myers’ Cocktail
- Vitamin B complex 100 (B complex)
- Vitamin
C
- Magnesium
- Vitamin B5 (Dexpanthenol)
- Calcium (Calcium gluconate)
- Vitamin B12 (Hydroxocobalamin)
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine hydrochloride)
Conditions that may be improve with
Myers’ Cocktail
-
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome with or without Epstein-Barr
virus
Chronic depression
- Acute or chronic muscle spasm
- Fibromyalgia
- Migraine headaches- often within minutes
- Tension headaches
- Narcotic withdrawal
- Seasonal allergic rhinitis
- Respiratory problems
- Acute of chronic asthma
- Sinusitis
- Bronchitis
- Cardiovascular disease
- Ischemic vascular disease
- Congestive heart failure
- Athletes who need quick recovery for athletic
events
- Acute viral illness/colds
- Acute infections
What is the duration of Treatment?
Patients vary in the number of treatments needed,
but most require infusions 1 to 2 times per week.
Some patients experience improvement after only
one treatment, and many report significant healing
by the fourth infusion. People who have chronic
conditions may need ongoing treatment of several
IV’s per week, or periodically every few
weeks to regain their energy.
How is the protocol given?
Dr. Kochan mixes all the ingredients with 200mL
sterile water in an IV bag. It is infused slowly
over a period of 30 to 45 minutes.
Is It Safe?
Myers’ Cocktail is a safe, effective, and
minimally invasive therapy that is well tolerated
by most people. It carries a low risk of serious
adverse side effects. if the protocol is administered
quickly there may be a sensation of warmth and
flushing. This is due to the rapid rise of magnesium.
Some patients may also have the taste of vitamins
in their mouth shortly after they are given the
infusion.
Patients taking digoxin (Lanoxin®) or potassium-depleting
drugs should be cautious and should inform Dr.
Kochan that they are using these medications
before beginning the Myers’ Cocktail protocol.
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