IV Immune Booster (Imunobooster)

EliteMedical's IV Immune Booster (Imunobooster) is an intravenous infusion of vitamins and active immune-support compounds designed to strengthen the body's defences against viral infections and support recovery from periods of high physical or psychological stress. The 45-minute infusion combines an intravenous vitamin complex with an oxygen therapy component for enhanced absorption and efficacy. EliteMedical recommends a course of four weekly sessions for a complete immune reset — the protocol can be repeated multiple times per year. Sessions are available at the clinic in central Prague or delivered to the patient's home by the clinic's medical staff, an unusual degree of flexibility for a Czech private clinic. The treatment is particularly relevant for patients with age-related or lifestyle-related immune decline, recurrent infections, or those emerging from a period of high stress or chronic illness.

Intravenous vitamin and immune-support therapy bypasses the gastrointestinal absorption bottleneck of oral supplementation, delivering nutrients directly into the bloodstream at concentrations not achievable through dietary intake or oral supplements. EliteMedical's Imunobooster protocol combines several key components: **Composition (indicative — exact formula is physician-directed):** - **High-dose Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)** — the cornerstone of IV immune therapy. At plasma concentrations achievable only intravenously (typically 25–50 g per infusion, far above the intestinal saturation limit of ~200 mg oral), vitamin C acts as a pro-oxidant in inflamed and immunologically active cells rather than an antioxidant, generating hydrogen peroxide selectively toxic to virally infected cells. High-dose IV vitamin C also regenerates glutathione, the primary intracellular antioxidant, and supports neutrophil and lymphocyte function. - **B-complex vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12)** — co-factors for cellular energy production (ATP synthesis), neurotransmitter regulation, and immune cell proliferation. B6 (pyridoxine) is particularly important for lymphocyte production and antibody synthesis. B12 supports myelin integrity and neurological resilience. - **Zinc** — essential for T-lymphocyte development, NK cell activity, and interleukin signalling. Zinc deficiency significantly impairs immune response; supplementation reduces duration and severity of viral upper respiratory infections in clinical studies. - **Selenium** — co-factor for glutathione peroxidase; supports natural killer cell activity and thyroid-dependent immune regulation. Deficiency is common in Central European populations. - **Magnesium** — co-factor for over 300 enzymatic reactions; important for immune cell activation and inflammatory regulation. IV delivery corrects intracellular magnesium depletion not reflected in serum levels. - **Glutathione** — the primary intracellular antioxidant. Direct IV administration temporarily elevates intracellular glutathione in immune cells, liver, and lung — organs under the highest oxidative stress during infection. **Oxygen therapy component:** The infusion protocol at EliteMedical includes an oxygen therapy element — likely mild oxygen supplementation during the infusion session — to enhance cellular energy metabolism and support mitochondrial function during the vitamin-loading phase. **Protocol:** The standard course is 4 sessions, one per week for 4 consecutive weeks. Each session takes approximately 45 minutes with the patient comfortably seated or lying. An intravenous cannula is placed in a forearm vein; the infusion runs by gravity or pump at a rate calibrated to the volume and the patient's tolerance. The patient is monitored throughout. Sessions can be administered at the EliteMedical clinic or at the patient's home or workplace by a clinic nurse — home delivery is coordinated through the clinic reception. **Who benefits:** Patients with a history of frequent viral infections (≥3 significant infections per year); adults aged 60+ with age-related immune senescence; post-illness recovery (post-COVID, long-term bacterial infections); patients on immunosuppressive therapy who want adjunctive support; high-stress executives whose cortisol-driven immune suppression translates to frequent sick days; professional athletes in heavy training blocks. **Safety and contraindications:** IV vitamin therapy is generally well tolerated. Rare adverse effects include vein irritation (phlebitis), transient flushing with rapid magnesium infusion, and hypoglycaemia if fasted and receiving high-dose vitamin C. Patients with G6PD (glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase) deficiency must be screened before high-dose vitamin C (IV high-dose C generates oxidative stress toxic to G6PD-deficient red cells). Patients with renal insufficiency require careful monitoring of vitamin C dose. **Maintenance:** The 4-session course can be repeated 2–4 times annually. Individual single sessions (3,300 Kč) are also available for maintenance between full courses.