Mineral and Vitamin Supplements

Mineral and vitamin supplements are used widely in our practice.  For people who are relatively healthy and just want to stay that way, we can make general recommendations for vitamins and dosage. Then there are those people who may have specific health issues, for which we may prescribe a therapeutic, high dose, usage of particular substances. 

Minerals and vitamins when depleted, contribute to the development of illness. This can occur due to poor diet or poor absorption, or they may become deficient as a consequence of the disease process itself (heavy metal toxicity, cancer, infection, etc.), contributing to an exacerbation of the illness. Either way, the therapeutic use of vitamins, minerals and specific neutraceuticals for these conditions often involves a much higher than normal (Daily Value) dose.

At The Bear Creek Naturopathic Clinic vitamins and minerals are most often prescribed orally but, for rapid action they may be given by intramuscular injection or for very high doses intravenous therapy may be employed.