Hi Owen,
My wife has had some vein collapse, perhaps from our ascorbic acid IV (per Univ. Kansas protocol). I see there is a discussion on the site regarding sodium ascorbate vs ascorbic acid. I still don't quite understand how pH balanced McGuff Compounding Pharmacy ascorbic acid might be more damaging than a properly prepared Cathcart solution. They both seem to be in the proper pH range. I realize a fresh Cathcart batch might be more potent but I don't see what might cause the McGuff AA to be more damaging.
Thanks!
I don't think we have ever said a particular brand was damaging, but any damage to the veins is apparently dependent on the pH.
What was the pH of the McGuff?
Check his document but I believe Cathcart said his solution was 7.3 pH. If the McGuff pH is around 7.1 to 7.3 there shouldn't be a problem.
Now the sodium might play a part in the safety for reasons that I don't quite understand.
Here is what we think we know. The Cathcart method/protocol is gentle on veins.
There are large clinics that ruin people's veins, obviously unintentionally, and probably because the pH is too low.