What is Vitamin C?

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Vitamin C is an essential nutrient involved in the repair of tissue, the formation of collagen, the enzymatic production of certain neurotransmitters and is important for immune system function.

Regular Vitamin C injections can enhance physical wellbeing and prevent the onset of illness, this is because vitamin C is a natural antioxidant that protects the body against the effects of harmful agents.

Receiving vitamin C via intramuscular injection(s) is more effective for absorption as it delivers pure vitamin C directly into the bloodstream in comparison to taking daily oral supplements. 

  

Deficiency signs and symptoms include: 

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• Weakness

• Feeling fatigue

• Sore arms or legs

• Gum diseases

• Easy bleeding

• Myalgia due to carnitine production

• Roughness of the skin

• Petechiae

• Poor wound healing

 

 ​Possible Benefits: 

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• May reduce your risk of chronic disease

• May help manage high blood pressure

• May lower your risk of heart disease

• May reduce blood uric acid levels and help prevent gout attacks

• Helps prevent iron deficiency

• Boosts immunity

• Protects your memory and thinking as you age

 

 ​​IMPORTANT NOTES:

 

This treatment is not suitable for you if you;

• have kidney or liver problems

• pregnant or breastfeeding

• allergy to the product 

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​​​FAQ’s:

 

What is the downtime?

There is no downtime to this treatment.

 

Does it hurt?

As with many intramuscular injections you’ll likely feel a sharp scratch.

This is administered in the top of the buttocks and does sting.

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Are you a registered nurse?

No, but be assured I have undergone intensive training and I am fully accredited and qualified. My product stock is ordered in as needed via a registered prescriber. 

 

​How do you know what dose I require, can I have too much?

RDI for 19-64 year olds is around 40mg per day, smokers will require more. You’re most likely to experience digestive symptoms if you consume more than 2,000 mg at once.

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How many injections do I need?

1 injection per per month of 500mg.

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How long will it take for me to feel any benefit?

The injection starts to work straight away. However, it may take a few days or weeks before your symptoms start to improve.

 

What are the side effects?

Potential negative vitamin C side effects can include digestive issues like diarrhoea, nausea or abdominal cramps, along with insomnia, excess iron absorption and possibly kidney stones. If you don’t get or absorb enough vitamin C from your diet, then there’s good reason to supplement, considering how many vitamin C benefits there are.

Very rare but more serious side effects include irregular heartbeats/ palpitations or in extremely rare cases can cause an allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) but I have an EpiPen at hand to treat you immediately should this extremely rare occurrence happen.