Vitamin C has a number of benefits; these include working as a booster for antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory, anticoagulant, anti-viral and immune modulatory actions. Vitamin C is also thought to raise neurotransmitter levels in the brain. There are limits to the amount of Vitamin C that it is safe to take orally while infused intravenously direct into the bloodstream, it is possible to give Vitamin C in much higher doses.

Vitamin C has such broad applications because it is a key factor in collagen production (skin, blood vessels, ligaments and bones), adrenalin and carnitine synthesis (energy), it directly boosts the immune system, and it has a potent antioxidant function.                                                                                                      

 

Collagen Production: Vitamin C is required for collagen synthesis along with the amino acids proline and lysine. When you don’t have enough collagen, you may have thin skin and weaker blood vessels, bones, tendons and ligaments. This can lead to aneurysms (blood vessel wall thinning), possible stroke, and even the ruptured ligaments and tendons commonly seen in sports injuries. High doses of vitamin C when administered by IV can bolster skin and connective tissue and prevent these outcomes.
Energy Production: Vitamin C is required in the breakdown of fat for energy use. It takes part in the synthesis of a molecule called carnitine which serves as a shuttle bringing fats into the mitochondria in our cells for energy production.
This means it can have a powerful influence on our energy levels. For example, a 2011 scientific study showed high dose (10 grams) vitamin C given by IV reduced fatigue in office workers after 2 hours and continued its effect for 24 hours                                                                                                                                   Vitamin C is required for conversion of tyrosine to epinephrine (adrenalin), and the synthesis of the bile. It is present in high amounts in the adrenal gland cortex and these levels are depleted after adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulation of the gland and synthesis of the stress hormone cortisol, which is why it’s important to replete vitamin C level during times of high stress.
Immune Support: Vitamin C may have a direct effect against infectious agents like bacteria, viruses, and even cancer cells.                                                                                                                                                            Antioxidant Properties: Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that helps protect cell structures like collagen, proteins, and DNA from damage by free radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS) which are common in high stress states, chronic illness and infections.
 

Cancer and Chemotherapy:

1. High dose IV vitamin C can be used safely in conjunction with chemotherapy (except methotrexate)            and radiation in certain situations in which the patient’s oncological team is aware of and has agreed          to incorporate vitamin C as a treatment modality.

2. High dose IV vitamin C may improve mood and energy for patients undergoing cancer treatment using      other modalities.

3. High dose IV vitamin C can be used safely in treatment of terminal cancers which have not responded        to chemotherapy and radiation treatment even if it may be of limited use in further killing these                  cancer cells.