Immune infusions in Munich

The immune system protects the body against pathogens and recognises altered cells. It consists of an innate, fast defence and an acquired defence that remembers pathogens. To do its work it needs, among other things, vitamins and trace elements such as vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc and selenium. Sleep, stress, exercise, hormones and chronic conditions also influence the body's defences. Frequent or prolonged infections can also be a sign of another condition, for example a disorder of the thyroid or blood sugar. That is why a thorough investigation comes before every immune infusion. Only when we know the possible causes do we put the infusion together.

In cancer medicine, the term immunotherapy also refers to modern medicines that direct the immune system specifically against tumour cells. These treatments belong in the hands of your oncologists. Our immune infusions are to be distinguished from them: they are infusions with vital nutrients such as vitamins and trace elements. They are based on the idea that a good supply of these substances can support the immune system. We use them as a complement, never as a replacement for cancer treatment or any other necessary treatment. We introduce further naturopathic immunotherapies at our practice on the Immunotherapy page.

Many patients want support during and after cancer treatment that looks at their strength and quality of life. Integrative oncology combines guideline-based cancer therapy with complementary methods. Coordination is important here: some vital nutrients, such as high-dose antioxidants, can interact with chemotherapy or radiotherapy. That is why we coordinate timing and composition with your treating oncologists. Among the topics on which Prof. Schulte-Uebbing has published is immune infusion in cancer therapy. As a co-author he wrote on “Metabolic characteristics of tumour cells as a target of complementary therapies” (German Journal of Oncology, 2018).

Zinc, selenium and vitamin C are involved in many processes of the body's defences. A pronounced deficiency can weaken the defences. More is not automatically better, though: selenium and zinc can themselves be harmful in too-large amounts. That is why we advise against taking high doses on your own initiative. If needed, we measure your levels before we put an infusion together. Prof. Schulte-Uebbing has worked on micronutrients for years. One example is selenium and vitamin D deficiency in Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease of the thyroid, on which he has published. We include such connections in the investigation.

Long Covid describes symptoms that persist for weeks or months after a coronavirus infection, such as exhaustion, lack of drive, difficulty concentrating or reduced resilience. The causes are not yet fully understood; among other things, processes in the immune system are being discussed. So far there is no infusion with a proven effect against Long Covid. As an immunological practice, we nevertheless support patients with Long Covid symptoms holistically. This includes careful investigation of other causes and the right level of activity. An immune infusion can be a complementary component. You can read more on our Long Covid page.