Strengthening infusions in Munich

Persistent tiredness is a symptom with many possible causes. These include iron deficiency and anaemia, an underactive thyroid such as in Hashimoto's disease, and hormonal changes during the menopause. A lack of vitamin D or vitamin B12 is also possible. Sleep disorders, low mood, the after-effects of infections such as Long Covid, medication and environmental burdens can also play a role. Prof. Schulte-Uebbing has pointed to such connections, for example in the article “Depressive moods, tiredness, poor performance – Hashimoto's disease: an often overlooked, important (partial) cause” (gyn, 2014). That is why we first clarify where your tiredness comes from. Only then do we decide whether a strengthening infusion is a sensible component.

Mitochondria are tiny components in almost every body cell. They obtain from nutrients and oxygen the energy that the cell needs for its work. For this they need various micronutrients, such as B vitamins, magnesium or coenzyme Q10. Mitochondrial therapy is based on the idea that disturbed energy production in the cells can contribute to exhaustion. The aim is to supply the cells with the micronutrients that matter for this. The approach comes from complementary medicine and is not part of medical guidelines. Its benefit is not sufficiently proven scientifically. We discuss openly with you whether it is an option for you.

Amino acids are the building blocks from which the body makes proteins: muscles, enzymes, immune substances and many messenger substances. The body can make some amino acids itself, while others it must take in through food. In hospitals, amino acid infusions are an established part of artificial nutrition. In complementary medicine, individually composed amino acid infusions are used as a complement, for example for exhaustion or in stressful phases of life. Their benefit there has not been scientifically proven for every use. Prof. Schulte-Uebbing has worked on amino acids scientifically, including in the article “A word on integrative gynaecology: disease prevention with amino acids” (Gyn, 2022).

Power or energy infusions are intended for phases in which you have to perform a lot and want more resilience. They do not replace sleep and rest, nor a balanced diet and exercise, however. We cannot promise an increase in performance, as everyone reacts differently. If exhaustion persists, that is a signal to look more closely – for example at sleep, stress, hormones or thyroid. That is why we combine the infusion with a conversation about your everyday life and possible causes. If you are an athlete subject to doping controls, please tell us beforehand: infusions are restricted under anti-doping rules.

During or after cancer treatment, some patients want complementary support. Strengthening infusions can be one component – always as a complement and never as a replacement for cancer treatment. Some vital nutrients can interact with chemotherapy or radiotherapy. That is why we coordinate timing and composition with your treating oncologists. Please bring recent doctors' letters and your treatment plan. Among other things, Prof. Schulte-Uebbing specialises in gynaecological oncology and breast cancer at his practice. Extended breast cancer therapy and aftercare is one of the main areas of focus of our practice.