Phosphatidylcholine IV Infusion Therapy
What is Phosphatidylcholine IV Infusion Therapy?
Phosphatidylcholine (PC)(PPC) is found naturally in all cells in the body. It has potential benefits in various health conditions, including cognitive function, liver health, and fat metabolism. It is used to support memory, reduce fat deposits in the liver, and may have potential benefits for ulcerative colitis conditions.
Phosphatidylcholine IV Infusion Therapy involves the direct delivery of phosphatidylcholine (PC) into the bloodstream. This technique is more efficient than oral supplementation as it bypasses the digestive system, delivering the nutrient directly to the cells where it can have the most impact. The therapy is administered by highly trained IV technicians using sterile, medical-grade equipment and pure ingredients. It is virtually painless and typically involves 8 to 10 infusions over 1 to 2 months, with each treatment lasting up to two hours. Phosphatidylcholine IV therapy has been associated with various benefits, including improved liver function, energy, brain health, vascular health, and immune system strength. It has been used to treat conditions such as fatty liver disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, high cholesterol, neurodegenerative disorders, skin issues, mood disorders, and premature aging. The therapy is generally well-tolerated, with most patients reporting no complaints after treatment. However, some individuals may experience temporary side effects such as lowered blood pressure, loose stools, or mild irritation at the injection site.
What are the benefits for the Phosphatidylcholine IV Infusion Therapy?
Phosphatidylcholine (PC) IV infusion therapy has been associated with various potential benefits, including:
- Improved Cellular Function: PC replenishment through IV infusion can improve the functional integrity of cell membranes, which is particularly beneficial for the vascular and neurological systems.
- Enhanced Liver Function: The therapy has been linked to improved liver function and protection against liver damage.
- Increased Energy: Patients have reported a dramatic improvement in energy levels and overall health following PC IV therapy.
- Brain Health and Memory: PC therapy has been shown to enhance overall brain health, memory, and cognitive function, even in patients diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
- Vascular Health and Circulation: The therapy may contribute to improved vascular health, circulation, and heart health.
- Immune System Support: PC supplementation can lead to a stronger immune system and increased antioxidant production in the body.
- Other Potential Benefits: PC IV therapy has also been associated with benefits such as improved mental acuity, relief from liver damage due to alcohol, pharmaceuticals, and infections, weight control, vitality, and wellbeing.
Conditions that can be treated with PC IV supplementation include fatty liver disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, toxic overload, recovery from stroke and brain injury/trauma, autoimmune disease, neurodegenerative disorders (e.g., Parkinson's, Alzheimer's disease), high cholesterol and heart disease, neuropathy, migraines, ulcerative colitis/inflammatory bowel disease, skin issues (e.g., eczema, acne), PMS, anxiety, and premature aging.
What is a PK Protocol?
The PK Protocol, developed by Dr. Patricia Kane, is an intravenous technique for supplying the correct proportion of fats and oils in a bioavailable form to replenish cell membranes. It involves phospholipid exchange therapy, which includes intravenous infusions of three substances: phosphatidylcholine, glutathione, and folinic acid. This therapy aims to stabilize the membrane and organelles on the cellular level within the central nervous system.
The PK Protocol is designed to address the systemic nature of neurotoxic and toxic syndromes and can be helpful in conditions such as ALS, Lyme disease, MS, depression, autism, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological disorders. The therapy is administered through multiple daily infusions of intravenous phosphatidylcholine and a special nutrient-dense diet containing glutathione.
The ultimate goal of the PK Protocol is to initiate detoxification at the cellular level, addressing essential fatty acid metabolism and establishing phospholipid stability to support membrane phospholipids, methylation, and sulfation, thereby stabilizing the health of the cells, brain, and body.
Dr. Stephen Smith utilizes Dr. Patricia Kane's technique as a base to creating his own PK Protocol, which aims to treat much in the same way, however with additional substances to target more areas of the body for better overall results.