Vita Joints IV Infusion is a powerhouse of healing agents for both prevention and healing of osteopathic diseases.
Collagen is the most abundant structural protein of the human body, representing 33% of all body proteins, about 6% of total body weight. It’s the main component of connective tissues. Collagen has great tensile strength, and is the main component of fascia, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, bone, and skin. Along with elastin and soft keratin, it is responsible for skin strength and elasticity, and its degradation leads to wrinkles that accompany aging. It strengthens blood vessels and plays a role in tissue development.
Chondroitin sulfate is the basic structural component of cartilage, and provides protection from compression or breakage – a most visible example is the harder but flexible parts of the ear. Chondroitin sulfate is widely used in treatment of osteoarthritis, heart disease, cataracts, and alleviation of vaccination (blood clotting) side effects. Chondroitin promotes water retention within joints and tendons, increases resiliency by acting as a lubricant, and a means to absorb shock. Body builders tend to use condroitin to speed recovery and strengthen body structures.
Chondroitin sulfate is an important and abundant structural component in many different bodily tissues, including cartilage, skin, hair, and blood vessels. Diminished levels can result in the development of numerous unwanted conditions, such as hair loss/discoloration, wrinkled skin, joint problems, and poor cardiovascular health. It is most commonly used by those who suffer from degenerative diseases affecting the joints, such as arthritis, as well as weight trainers and other athletes whose joints and connective tissues have taken a beating over the years.
Glutathione is primarily responsible for collagen synthesis in the body, and with age, the ability to synthesize collagen decreases. Glutathione levels drop 1-2% for each year of age, and the ability to detoxify free radicals decreases. After 60-70 years, collagen restoration virtually ceases (hence sagging skin, degrading joints, decreased mental and physical ability, etc).
Glutathione also maintains other antioxidants, including vitamins C and E. It is vital for the proper synthesis and repair of DNA, and numerous other critical biochemical pathways affecting every system of the body including the nervous and immune systems, and liver function. Glutathione improves the liver’s ability to remove countless toxins including heavy metals.
Magnesium is required to produce energy from carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. It’s essential for proper DNA cellular function. Magnesium is also crucial in production of the antioxidant glutathione.
On very rare occasion, some people, when first receiving intravenous infusions, have experienced the so-called Herxheimer Effect, a result of infusions very efficiently neutralizing pathogens and occasionally stimulating immunities too fast for the body to dispose toxins through normal elimination channels. This forces the body to utilize the secondary eliminative organs: lungs, sinuses, skin, and more. Experiences that may feel like a slight cold or the flu, loose bowels, shivers, etc. The skin may eliminate stored toxins, perhaps producing minor, temporary skin eruptions – all part of elimination of toxins that cause premature aging and skin problems, and are considered beneficial reactions, in that the immune system has been activated, and is working to heal from pathogens and toxins.