Procaine for Longevity and Healthy Aging
Updated: 3 hours ago
A personalized IV therapy that may support healthy aging, nervous-system balance, and cellular function.
IN SIMPLE TERMS
Procaine is an old medication (over a 100 years old) and research suggests it may benefit inflammation, oxidative stress, circulation, and cell communication & function. These processes drive age related diseases.
Why are people interested in Procaine for Longevity?
As we age, the body experiences more inflammation, oxidative stress, and changes in how cell mitochondria function and make energy. Early research reveals that procaine may benefit some of these processes:
Inflammation — the body's response to injury or irritation.
Oxidative stress — an imbalance that can damage cells.
Beneficial effects on mitochondria — the parts of cells that help make energy.
Beneficial effects on cell communication and DNA-related processes.
What does “longevity” mean here?
Longevity means supporting healthy aging and maintaining function over time. It does NOT mean that this infusion has been proven to extend your life.
WHAT we do not CLAIM
We do not present IV procaine as proven to reverse aging, extend lifespan, prevent cancer or dementia, or cure any age-related disease. Research reveals that procaine has cellular effects that may benefit the processes that lead to aging and decline. The only FDA approved use of Procaine is as a local anesthetic.
Why is bicarbonate included?
Sodium bicarbonate is often added to the IV mixture. It is used to change the acidity of the solution and is adjusted according to the patient's individual situation. This is believed to enhance procaine’s beneficial effects.
What happens during a treatment?
Your clinician reviews your health history, medications, allergies, and goals.
The IV is prepared and the amount is individualized.
You receive the infusion while being monitored.
Your clinician watches how you respond and may adjust the treatment.
You and your clinician decide whether another treatment makes sense and confirm the frequency and duration of treatment.
What might you feel?
Relaxed or calm
Warm or tingly
A change in energy or mental clarity
A change in how discomfort feels
Sweating, headache, dizziness, palpitations, or a temporary change in blood pressure can also occur.
Safety first
IV procaine is not right for everyone. Your clinician reviews your medical history, current medications & supplements, and your body’s acid-base balance before recommending treatment. You are monitored by trained medical staff during the infusion.
The bigger picture
Healthy aging involves many things: sleep, movement, nutrition, stress management, preventive care, and management of cardiovascular and metabolic risk. We use IV procaine as one part of a larger plan.
Bottom line
IV procaine is an intriguing and safe, but still developing approach to healthy aging.
Important information
This blog is for education only. It does not replace medical advice. Individual results vary, and treatment should be recommended and supervised by a qualified healthcare professional.
Sources
Gradinaru D, Ungurianu A, Margina D, Moreno-Villanueva M, Bürkle A. Procaine–The Controversial Geroprotector Candidate: New Insights Regarding Its Molecular and Cellular Effects. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity. 2021.
Reuter URM, Oettmeier R, Nazlikul H. Procaine and Procaine-Base-Infusion: A Review of the Safety and Fields of Application after Twenty Years of Use. Clinical Research Open Access. 2017.
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