Infusions in Munich | Prof. Schulte-Uebbing

Q: Who might infusion therapy be suitable for?

Infusions may be an option if a nutrient deficiency has been confirmed. They may also be an option if you are recovering from an illness, often have infections or feel permanently exhausted. We also use them as a complement for Long Covid, for cancer in coordination with your oncology team, or for weight management. Whether an infusion makes sense for you is something we clarify in a personal conversation.

Q: Do I need a blood test before my first infusion?

Often, yes. Laboratory tests show whether there is a deficiency and which substances may be suitable for you. Sometimes recent results are already available that we can use. We decide which tests make sense after we have talked. Please feel free to bring any existing laboratory results to your first appointment.

Q: Does health insurance cover the costs?

Infusions with vitamins, amino acids and other vital nutrients are generally self-pay services under the German Fee Schedule for Physicians (GOÄ). Private health insurers and Beihilfe (state healthcare allowance for civil servants) reimburse them in part, depending on the plan and findings. We will tell you before treatment what costs will arise. Patients with statutory (GKV) and private health insurance are equally welcome at our practice.

Q: How does an infusion work and how long does it take?

We place a thin line in a vein in your arm. The solution then flows in slowly while you sit or lie quietly. The duration depends on the composition and volume. We will tell you beforehand how much time to allow. Afterwards you can usually go about your day as normal.

Q: Does an infusion hurt?

The needle insertion is a brief prick, like having blood taken. Some solutions can cause a slight burning or cold sensation in the vein. Let us know and we will adjust, for example, the drip rate. Rarely, a small bruise forms at the injection site, which goes away on its own.

Q: How often do infusions make sense?

That is very individual. Sometimes a single infusion is enough; in other cases we discuss a series of appointments. What matters are your symptoms, your laboratory results and how you are doing over time. We decide this together and, if needed, review the plan with follow-up tests.

Q: Can I have an infusion during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

During pregnancy and breastfeeding we are cautious about infusions. They are only an option if there is a clear medical reason, such as a deficiency that cannot be corrected in any other way. Please tell us if you are pregnant or might be. We will then discuss the right approach together.

Q: How do I make an appointment for an infusion?

You can reach us by phone on 089 299655 or book online via Doctolib. Before your first infusion there is a personal consultation with Prof. Dr. Schulte-Uebbing. Our practice is at Residenzstraße 9 in Munich's old town, a few minutes' walk from Marienplatz and Odeonsplatz.

With an individually tailored infusion therapy, we want to support your energy, your regeneration and your immune system. During an infusion, vitamins, minerals or amino acids reach the blood directly through a vein. Vitamin and strengthening infusions supply the body with important nutrients in this way. The aim is also to promote regeneration and to strengthen the immune system. We adapt every infusion to your needs, your history and your results. In doing so we combine many years of medical experience with newer forms of therapy and view your health as a whole. In this way we want to support your well-being and quality of life in everyday life. We clarify what makes sense in your situation beforehand in a detailed conversation.

Our range includes infusions for immune support, also called immunotherapy infusions. Energy and power infusions are intended for times when you want more resilience in everyday life. Anti-ageing infusions with vital nutrients are intended to support cell health and well-being. Metabolic booster infusions aim at the body's own metabolic processes. Alongside weight reduction we use them as a complement to diet and exercise, never as a replacement. We put infusions for the immune system together individually. Through personal care at our practice, we tailor each treatment to you and support you along the way.

Infusions for Long Covid Complementary infusion approaches for exhaustion, difficulty concentrating and reduced resilience after a coronavirus infection – tailored to your results and the rest of your treatment.
Pain therapy with infusions Individual infusion approaches intended to complement the treatment of acute and chronic symptoms – always in addition to investigating the cause.
Infusions for bones & osteoporosis Supply of micronutrients that are important for healthy bones – complementary to diagnostics and treatment of osteoporosis.
Mitochondrial therapy An approach intended to support energy production in the cells, the mitochondria, with selected micronutrients – for performance and regeneration.
Individually tailored infusions Infusion approaches that we tailor to your personal situation and your health goals after a consultation and a review of your results.
Amino acid infusions Individually composed infusions with amino acids, the building blocks of proteins – a research topic of Prof. Schulte-Uebbing.

Every infusion at our practice begins with your story. In the first consultation we take time for your symptoms, your previous illnesses and your medication. Where it makes sense, we measure blood levels beforehand, for example of vitamins and minerals. As a practice for environment-related illnesses, we also pay attention to environmental burdens. We look for causes rather than only treating symptoms. Only then do we put your infusion together and clarify possible contraindications. Infusions do not replace necessary diagnostics or treatment – they complement them.

What happens during an infusion

During an infusion, a solution flows slowly through a thin line into a vein, usually in the arm. The substances it contains enter the bloodstream directly and do not first have to be absorbed through the gut. This means amounts can be given that are hard to achieve with tablets. During the infusion you sit or lie comfortably, and we keep an eye on how you are feeling. As with any infusion, a bruise or irritation of the vein can occur at the injection site. Circulatory symptoms or allergic reactions are rare. Please tell us immediately if you feel unwell. How long an infusion takes depends on its composition and volume.

Contraindications and caution

Not every infusion suits every patient. During pregnancy and breastfeeding we are cautious and only advise an infusion if there is a clear medical reason. Particular care is needed with kidney disease, heart failure, certain metabolic or blood disorders and allergies to individual ingredients. Some medicines also do not mix well with every vital nutrient. If you have cancer, we coordinate with your treating oncologists. We clarify all of this in the conversation before your first infusion. Please bring a list of your medicines and supplements, plus any existing results.

Nutrients from food or via a vein

For many people, a balanced diet covers their need for vitamins and minerals. A deficiency can still arise, for example with a one-sided diet, in stressful phases of life, with bowel conditions or because of certain medicines. The symptoms are often non-specific: tiredness, susceptibility to infections or difficulty concentrating have many possible causes. That is why we first clarify whether there is actually a deficiency. Sometimes diet or tablets are then enough. An infusion can make sense if the gut absorbs nutrients poorly, tablets are not tolerated or a deficiency is pronounced. We will discuss openly which route suits you.

Research by Prof. Schulte-Uebbing

Prof. Dr. Schulte-Uebbing has worked for years on micronutrients and amino acids in gynaecology and environmental medicine. His publications include the article “A word on integrative gynaecology: disease prevention with amino acids” in the journal Gyn (2022). In 2018 the German Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine published his article “Pollutants as a cause or trigger of endocrine disorders and chronic diseases: amino acids in the prevention or treatment of diseases caused (in part) by pollutants” (both articles in German). His publications also cover immune infusions in cancer therapy. This knowledge informs our advice on your infusion therapy. You will find an overview of his work on our Publications page.

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Who might infusion therapy be suitable for?

Do I need a blood test before my first infusion?

Does health insurance cover the costs?

How does an infusion work and how long does it take?

Does an infusion hurt?

How often do infusions make sense?

Can I have an infusion during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

How do I make an appointment for an infusion?

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