title: Intravenous nutrient therapy: the "Myers' cocktail".
abstract: Building on the work of the late John Myers, MD, the author has used an intravenous vitamin-and-mineral formula for the treatment of a wide range of clinical conditions. The modified "Myers' cocktail," which consists of magnesium, calcium, B vitamins, and vitamin C, has been found to be effective against acute asthma attacks, migraines, fatigue (including chronic fatigue syndrome), fibromyalgia, acute muscle spasm, upper respiratory tract infections, chronic sinusitis, seasonal allergic rhinitis, cardiovascular disease, and other disorders. This paper presents a rationale for the therapeutic use of intravenous nutrients, reviews the relevant published clinical research, describes the author's clinical experiences, and discusses potential side effects and precautions.
authors.forename: Alan R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Gaby
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001205:Ascorbic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000378:metabolism; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy; D001831:Body Temperature / Q000187:drug effects; D002125:Calcium Gluconate / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003863:Depression / Q000188:drug therapy; D004338:Drug Combinations; D005221:Fatigue / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D005334:Fever / Q000139:chemically induced; D005356:Fibromyalgia / Q000188:drug therapy; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D006879:Hydroxocobalamin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D015636:Magnesium Chloride / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy; D010205:Pantothenic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D011736:Pyridoxine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000188:drug therapy; D014803:Vitamin B Complex / Q000008:administration & dosage*
chemical_list: D004338:Drug Combinations; D015636:Magnesium Chloride; D014803:Vitamin B Complex; D010205:Pantothenic Acid; C007288:dexpanthenol; D011736:Pyridoxine; D001205:Ascorbic Acid; D006879:Hydroxocobalamin; D002125:Calcium Gluconate