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Vitamin C is a dietary supplement with
many health related effects. In some cases, the benefits of
Vitamin C are best achieved with large concentrations administered
intravenously. IVC-MaxTM
is a dietary supplement containing co-factors known to potentiate the
health related effects of Vitamin C.
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Vitamin K is
essential for clot formation and liver function. A synthetic form of
vitamin K, vitamin K3, has been found to induce
cytotoxicity of abnormal cells in vitro and in vivo
and increase the effectiveness and reduce the toxicity of some
drugs.4 Both Vitamin C and Vitamin K3
exhibit health related effects. Together, Vitamin K3 and
Vitamin C act synergistically.
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Niacinamide, while not fully
understood, lowers the blood flow resistance in affected areas,
which lowers the vascular pressure, thus increasing blood flow.6
Increased blood flow within the affected area may allow for
increased uptake of high concentrations of Vitamin C from the
plasma.
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Biotin increases normal flora
in the gut, which in turn produces increased amounts of Vitamin
K. Vitamin K is absorbed into the body via the colon which may
result in higher plasma concentrations of that vitamin.
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Selenium is a potent
antioxidant that makes Vitamin C more effective. Selenium is
also required for optimal functioning of the immune system.
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Alpha Lipoic Acid is a water
soluble antioxidant that recycles Vitamin C. Recent data shows
that alpha lipoic acid potentiates the cytotoxic effects of Vitamin
C toward abnormal cells.
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Quercetin, a bioflavonoid,
has been shown to alter gene expression (inducing apoptosis), and
reduce free radical damage and inflammation. Further studies
indicate that Vitamin C potentiates these cytotoxic effects of
Quercetin.5
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Grape Seed Extract is a
natural antioxidant which possesses a broad spectrum of
chemoprotective properties against free radicals and oxidative
stress. Data suggests that grape seed extract can have a
cytotoxic effect toward some abnormal cells and enhance the growth
and viability of normal cells.7 Some studies
suggest that grape seed extract helps Vitamin C penetrate
tissue.
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TEXTBOOK OF BASIC SCIENCE AND CLINICAL RESEARCH. OREGON MEDICAL PRESS;
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