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Vitamin C drips, the Myers' cocktail and glutathione injections in Scarsdale. A physician screens you first, and you see the ingredients and the evidence before any needle.
LE²ON · N · Nutrition
A long season, a hard training block, travel, a slow recovery after being sick. People ask for a drip when they feel emptied out and food and sleep are not catching them up. An IV puts fluid and nutrients straight into the bloodstream, which is different from swallowing them. Whether that difference helps you depends on your health, your labs and what you are hoping to change. That is the conversation we start with.
PHYSICIAN-SCREENED · INGREDIENTS IN WRITING · NO GUARANTEED RESULTS
THREE OPTIONS
CHOOSE BY INDICATION, NOT BY NAME.
Vitamin C drip
Ascorbic acid in sterile fluid. Reaches blood levels a tablet cannot. Needs kidney and G6PD screening at higher doses.
Myers' cocktail
Magnesium, calcium, B vitamins and vitamin C in one infusion. The classic wellness drip, with modest evidence.
Glutathione injection
An antioxidant your body already makes, given by injection. Quality of the compounded product matters most.
OPTION 01 · VITAMIN C
VITAMIN C, BY VEIN.
Vitamin C is an antioxidant and your body needs it to build collagen. Your gut limits how much you absorb from food or tablets. Given by vein, the same nutrient reaches much higher levels in the blood, and stays elevated for hours.
What we can honestly say
- Higher blood levels are well documented. A clear benefit for energy, immunity or skin in healthy, well-nourished people is not.
- The FDA-approved use of injectable vitamin C is treating scurvy. Wellness use is off-label.
- The FDA has not approved IV vitamin C as a treatment for cancer. If you are in cancer care, your oncologist decides whether it has any place, because it may interact with some treatments.
Needs physician review first
- G6PD deficiency. High doses can break down red blood cells. We may ask for a G6PD test before higher doses.
- Kidney disease or past kidney stones. Kidney injury and stones have been reported.
- Hemochromatosis. Vitamin C increases iron absorption.
- Fingerstick glucose meters. High doses can cause falsely high readings on some meters for several hours.
OPTION 02 · MYERS' COCKTAIL
THE MYERS' COCKTAIL.
Named for Baltimore physician John Myers and later written up by Dr. Alan Gaby, this is the drip most people mean when they say "vitamin IV": magnesium, calcium, B vitamins and vitamin C in sterile fluid. Recipes differ between clinics, so we show you ours before you start.
What we can honestly say
- It has been used for decades for fatigue, migraine, muscle tension and general recovery, mostly on the strength of clinical experience.
- The one placebo-controlled trial, a small 2009 pilot in fibromyalgia, gave eight weekly infusions. Both the Myers' group and the placebo group improved, with no statistically significant difference between them.
- Some people feel better after a drip. Fluid, rest and the placebo response may each play a part, and we will not tell you otherwise.
What it feels like
Magnesium can cause a spreading warmth or flushing, and lightheadedness if it runs too fast. We set the rate slowly and adjust it to how you feel. Some people notice a vitamin taste.
Needs physician review first
- Kidney disease, since magnesium is cleared by the kidneys.
- Heart rhythm conditions, low blood pressure and some heart medications.
- Any past reaction to injected B vitamins, especially thiamine.
OPTION 03 · GLUTATHIONE
GLUTATHIONE INJECTIONS.
Glutathione is a small molecule built from three amino acids. Every cell makes it and uses it as an antioxidant. Very little survives digestion when it is swallowed, which is why clinics give it by injection, either as a slow push into a vein or into the muscle. It can be given on its own or at the end of a drip.
What we can honestly say
- There is no FDA-approved injectable glutathione product. What clinics use is compounded by a pharmacy.
- Claims about "detox", anti-aging and immunity are not established by good clinical trials.
- The FDA has not approved any injectable product for skin lightening. We do not offer glutathione for that purpose.
Why the source matters
In 2019, and again in 2026, the FDA warned compounding pharmacies not to make injectable glutathione from supplement-grade powder. Patients had fevers, chills, low blood pressure and hospital stays linked to endotoxin, a bacterial contaminant. Several glutathione and Myers' products were recalled in 2026.
Ask any clinic, including ours, which pharmacy made the vial and what grade of ingredient went into it. We will show you.
Needs physician review first
- Asthma, since reactions have been reported with some forms of glutathione.
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Chemotherapy or other active cancer treatment. Your oncologist decides.
SIDE BY SIDE
THE THREE, COMPARED.
| Vitamin C drip | Myers' cocktail | Glutathione injection | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | Ascorbic acid in sterile fluid | Magnesium, calcium, B vitamins, vitamin C | Compounded antioxidant |
| How it is given | IV infusion | IV infusion | Slow IV push or into muscle |
| Evidence in healthy adults | Higher blood levels shown; benefit not established | One small trial, no better than placebo | Limited |
| Review first if you have | G6PD deficiency, kidney disease or stones, iron overload | Kidney disease, heart rhythm problems, low blood pressure | Asthma, pregnancy, active cancer treatment |
YOUR VISIT
WHAT HAPPENS IN THE CHAIR.
- Screening. Medical history, medications, allergies and recent labs. Some options need bloodwork before we will give them.
- The plan, in writing. You see the ingredients, the amounts and the reason for each before anything is mixed.
- Placement. A small IV catheter in the arm or hand, placed with sterile technique. An injection takes a moment.
- The infusion. You sit in the recliner while it runs. We check on you and adjust the rate.
- Afterward. A small bandage, a few minutes of observation, and a number to call if anything feels off.
Any IV can cause bruising, vein irritation or infection at the site, and too much fluid is a risk for people with heart or kidney conditions. Allergic reactions are uncommon but possible. Rescu is physician-owned and a physician is responsible for screening and protocols.
PRICING
PRICED BY WHAT IS IN IT.
The price depends on the formulation and dose your clinician sets, and on whether lab work is needed first. Call or message us for current rates. You get the full cost before you book.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Common questions.
Is an IV drip better than taking vitamins by mouth?
Not automatically. An IV reaches higher blood levels than a pill, but higher levels are not the same as a proven benefit. If you eat well and have no deficiency or absorption problem, the evidence that a wellness drip improves energy or immunity is limited. We tell you that before you book, not after.
Who should not have high-dose IV vitamin C?
People with G6PD deficiency, kidney disease, a history of kidney stones or hemochromatosis (iron overload) need physician review first, and for some of them it is not appropriate at all. Tell us about these conditions, and about any fingerstick glucose meter you use, because high-dose vitamin C can cause falsely high readings on some meters.
What is in a Myers' cocktail?
It is a mix of magnesium, calcium, B vitamins and vitamin C in sterile fluid, named after Baltimore physician John Myers. Exact ingredients and amounts vary between clinics, so ask for the formulation in writing. We review yours with you before the infusion.
Does a Myers' cocktail work?
The only placebo-controlled trial, a small 2009 pilot study in fibromyalgia, found that people improved with both the Myers' infusion and the placebo infusion, with no statistically significant difference between them. It is reasonable to try it for how you feel, but it is not a proven treatment for any condition.
Are glutathione injections safe?
Glutathione is made by your own body, but injectable glutathione is a compounded drug, and its safety depends heavily on how it is made. The FDA has warned compounders more than once, most recently in 2026, after patients had reactions linked to endotoxin in glutathione made from supplement-grade powder. Ask any clinic, including ours, where its glutathione comes from.
Do glutathione injections lighten skin?
The FDA has not approved any injectable product for skin lightening, and we do not offer glutathione for that purpose.
How long does a visit take?
Plan on about an hour for a first drip, including screening. A glutathione injection on its own is much shorter. Your clinician confirms the timing when you book.
Can I combine a drip with other RESCU services?
Often, yes. Many guests pair a drip with red light or PEMF on the same visit. Your clinician decides the order and whether anything should be spaced out.
SOURCES
WHERE THE FACTS COME FROM.
- National Cancer Institute: Intravenous Vitamin C (PDQ), evidence and risks
- Ali et al., 2009: Myers' Cocktail for fibromyalgia, placebo-controlled pilot study
- FDA, 2019: Concerns with dietary-ingredient glutathione in sterile injectables
- FDA, 2026: Reminder not to use supplement-grade glutathione for injectables
Educational information only. IV nutrient therapy for wellness is not FDA-approved to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and it does not replace medical care, prescribed treatment or emergency care. Eligibility is decided after individual clinical review and no result is guaranteed. Reviewed against public sources November 2026.
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