Baja Body Mind · Rosarito
Myers' Cocktail in Rosarito
A 30-minute vitamin and mineral drip. Dr. Martínez reviews your history in person and supervises every session.
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- Time: about 30 min in the chair (about 1 hour total)
- Price: $115
- In the bag: magnesium, calcium, B vitamins and vitamin C
- Deposit: 25%
- FDA: not FDA-approved for these uses
What the research shows
- One small placebo-controlled pilot study
- Both groups improved about the same
- Well tolerated in that study
We can't promise how you'll feel afterward.
When we say no
- Kidney disease, or high calcium or magnesium
- Heart failure, a fluid limit, or heart-rhythm medicines like digoxin
- Low blood pressure or several blood-pressure medicines
- Pregnant or breastfeeding (doctor decides)
- Feeling sick or feverish that day
What it feels like
You may feel warm, flushed or notice a brief metallic taste. Tell the nurse and we'll slow the drip.
All about the Myers' Cocktail
What is it?
It's named for John Myers, a Baltimore physician who gave vitamin and mineral infusions decades ago. It delivers nutrients you already get from food straight into a vein.
Isn't it just placebo?
It may be partly placebo. In the only placebo-controlled study we know of (a 2009 pilot of 34 adults with a long-term condition), people in both groups improved by about the same amount.
Why not just take a multivitamin?
An IV raises blood levels more than pills, at least for a while. Nobody has shown that makes a difference you'd feel. If you eat reasonably well, you may not need an IV, and we'll tell you so.
What are the risks?
Any IV can cause bruising, soreness, swelling if fluid leaks under the skin, vein irritation, lightheadedness or, rarely, infection or an allergic reaction. Magnesium can briefly lower blood pressure. You'll sign a consent form first.
Who else should tell us first?
Anyone with known G6PD deficiency (the doctor will review the vitamin C dose) or a past reaction to any ingredient.
What if I have a reaction?
We stop the infusion and you are evaluated right away under Dr. Martínez's supervision. If you need a hospital, we arrange transfer to a nearby hospital, under our written emergency protocol.
How often is too often?
No research-backed schedule exists. Most people who come back do so occasionally, not weekly. We don't sell Myers' packages.
Does it hurt?
A brief pinch when the catheter goes in. After that, most people read, rest or watch the ocean.