Myers Cocktail IV Infusion

The Myers Cocktail is a classic intravenous infusion formulation delivering magnesium, calcium, B vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12), and vitamin C directly into the bloodstream. Originally developed by Dr. John Myers MD, the protocol bypasses the digestive tract to deliver nutrients at concentrations not achievable orally. At WholeHealth Chicago, Myers infusions are administered by licensed clinical staff at the Lincoln Park clinic as a foundation IV wellness protocol, priced at $120 per session. Membership plan holders receive a discount on each infusion, with the Complete Restore plan (four IV sessions per month) offering the greatest savings.

The Myers Cocktail IV Infusion at WholeHealth Chicago delivers a standardised blend of essential vitamins and minerals intravenously to support cellular energy metabolism, immune function, and overall physiological resilience. The formulation — developed by Baltimore physician Dr. John Myers MD in the 1960s and popularised in integrative medicine following a 2002 review by Dr. Alan Gaby MD in the journal Alternative Medicine Review — typically contains magnesium chloride or sulphate, calcium gluconate, B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacinamide), B5 (dexpanthenol), B6 (pyridoxine), B12 (hydroxocobalamin or methylcobalamin), and vitamin C (ascorbic acid). By delivering these nutrients intravenously, the protocol circumvents the absorption ceiling imposed by the gastrointestinal tract — particularly relevant for magnesium, which causes loose stools at higher oral doses, and for vitamin C, where intestinal tolerance limits effective oral dosing well below what can be achieved parenterally. The Myers Cocktail is one of the most studied IV vitamin protocols in integrative medicine, with clinical research suggesting possible benefit in migraine, fibromyalgia, fatigue, asthma, and upper respiratory infections in small to medium trial populations. At WholeHealth Chicago, the Myers infusion is the entry-level IV therapy option at $120 per session — the most affordable offering in the clinic's infusion menu — and serves as a foundation protocol for patients newer to IV nutrient therapy or looking for regular nutritional maintenance. Sessions run approximately 30 to 60 minutes. The clinic's WholeHealth Plans membership programme allows patients to pre-schedule regular infusions at a discount: 5% off with the Total Wellness plan, 10% with Full Immunity, and 15% with Complete Restore. WholeHealth Chicago has been operating from its Clybourn Avenue Lincoln Park location since 1993 and holds a 4.4-star rating across 363 Google reviews.