Phospholipid exchange therapy, also known as the PK Protocol or IV lipid infusion therapy, is an intravenous technique designed to support the healthy structure of your cell membranes. It combines phosphatidylcholine, glutathione and folinic acid, and every treatment at ZEN Healthcare begins with a medical consultation and is subject to medical suitability.
Phospholipid exchange therapy (also called phospholipid replacement therapy, IV lipid infusion therapy or the PK Protocol) is an intravenous technique that delivers fats and oils in a bioavailable form, in carefully balanced proportions. It is designed to replenish the lipids that make up your cell membranes and the membranes inside your cells.
Lipid infusion techniques have been practised for decades, primarily in Eastern Europe. At ZEN Healthcare, phospholipid exchange therapy is given by qualified clinicians as part of a wellness programme, following a bespoke medical consultation.
Lipids are the foundation of every cell in the body. Phospholipids, glycolipids and cholesterol form the membranes that surround each cell and the structures inside it, and they are essential for many functions that keep us healthy.
Everyday exposure to external stressors can affect the balance of lipids in these membranes, as well as the cells’ mitochondria. Phospholipid exchange therapy is designed to support the lipid balance of cell membranes and the body’s natural processes for clearing waste from cells.
Membrane lipidsThe PK Protocol involves the intravenous administration of three substances, each of which occurs naturally in the body: phosphatidylcholine, glutathione and folinic acid.
Because every cell depends on healthy membranes, phospholipid exchange therapy is designed to support the body at a cellular level. People choose it as part of a wider wellness and healthy ageing programme.
The therapy is designed to support your wellbeing alongside a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
Phospholipid exchange therapy is not a treatment or cure for any disease and does not replace medical care. Scientific evidence for the PK Protocol is limited and research is ongoing. Treatment is subject to medical suitability following consultation, and results vary between individuals.
Precise procedures and techniques require medical training, so your treatment is planned and given by qualified clinicians at our Knightsbridge and Baker Street clinics.
A clinician reviews your medical history, any medications and your goals to check that the therapy is suitable for you.
Typically, a volume of your blood is drawn, mixed with LipoStabil (phosphatidylcholine) and reinfused slowly in short bursts of 3 to 5 minutes.
In most cases, this is followed by glutathione diluted in an equal volume of sterile water, together with folinic acid.
You receive aftercare advice and, if appropriate, your clinician can discuss how often you might return.
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Phospholipid exchange therapy is available at our Knightsbridge and Baker Street clinics. Appointments are available seven days a week; availability may vary by location, so please call your preferred clinic or use the form above.
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Your treatment is planned and given by medically trained clinicians, after a full consultation.
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Phospholipid exchange therapy is an intravenous technique that delivers fats and oils in a bioavailable form, in balanced proportions, to replenish cell membranes and the membranes inside cells. It is also known as phospholipid replacement therapy, IV lipid infusion therapy or the PK Protocol.
The PK Protocol is another name for phospholipid exchange therapy. It involves the intravenous administration of three substances that occur naturally in the body: phosphatidylcholine, glutathione and folinic acid.
Phosphatidylcholine is a phospholipid that is important for cellular activity in the liver, nervous system, cardiovascular system and immune system. LipoStabil is an injectable form containing 250 mg of phosphatidylcholine in a 5 ml ampoule.
Glutathione is the major antioxidant found in all cells and is central to the liver’s natural detoxification pathways. Folinic acid (leucovorin), a form of folic acid, is involved in amino acid metabolism and the synthesis of genetic material. Both are included to support the metabolic pathways cells use to process waste.
Typically, a volume of your blood is drawn, mixed with LipoStabil (phosphatidylcholine) and reinfused slowly in bursts of 3 to 5 minutes. In most cases, this is followed by glutathione diluted in sterile water, together with folinic acid. Precise procedures require medical training.
At ZEN Healthcare, treatment is given by qualified clinicians after medical screening. As with any intravenous procedure, side effects such as bruising or tenderness at the cannula site can occur. Your clinician will discuss the possible risks with you before treatment.
The therapy is not suitable for everyone. Certain medical conditions, medications or pregnancy may mean it is not appropriate. This is why every treatment starts with a medical consultation and screening.
No. Phospholipid exchange therapy is not a treatment or cure for any disease and does not replace medical care. It is designed to support cellular wellbeing as part of a healthy lifestyle, and results vary between individuals.
The price depends on your treatment plan and is confirmed at your consultation. Contact our team or request a call back for details.
ZEN Healthcare offers phospholipid exchange therapy at its Knightsbridge (53 Beauchamp Place, SW3) and Baker Street (3d Baker Street, W1U) clinics. Request a call back to arrange your consultation.
Speak to our team about the PK Protocol. Our clinicians will check that the treatment suits you and answer your questions before your first session.
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