doi: 10.1038/s41385-020-00357-4 153 MekonnenSAMerensteinDFraserCMMarcoML
While surgery remains the standard of care, this review highlights the increasing potential of pharmacological treatments, ranging from antioxidants to herbal formulations, as an alternative or adjunct to surgery
Clinic-level obligations remain consistent across properly operated facilities regardless of location: Use accredited compounding pharmacies exclusively for ingredient sourcing Maintain comprehensive standard operating procedures (SOPs) Train staff in sterile technique and emergency management Document lot numbers and doses carefully Have adverse-event reporting pathways established Keep emergency equipment and medications including epinephrine readily available Common regulatory concerns specific to IV vitamin therapy include over-promising benefits without evidence, inadequate patient screening before infusions, and non-compliant in-house compounding that bypasses proper sterile preparation standards
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(ideally from pasture-raised animals) Chicken, turkey, duck, and other poultry (ideally from pasture-raised birds) Fish & seafood (ideally wild-caught) Sausage & bacon (ideally from pasture-raised animals) Organ meats (liver, heart, kidney, tongue, etc.) Homemade bone broth or stock (or powdered gelatin or collagen protein