Research Studies

Gather data and leverage research to develop fact-based, scientifically sound solutions.

At the heart of The Riordan Clinic’s day-to-day work and long-term vision is The Bio-Communication Research Institute.  Consisting of a small but dedicated group of scientists who are passionate about their work, the Bio-Communication Research Institute focuses research in areas of nutritional medicine and experimental therapeutics. Because of the close relationship between our research team and the physicians at the Riordan Clinic, we are able to target our research toward innovations that will be directly beneficial to Riordan Clinic patients.  The BCRI operates independently of special interests: it neither solicits nor accepts tax-derived funds. All of its research funding comes from private donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Results of the RCRI’s research are presented during lectures and at the conferences, published in peer-reviewed journals, and described on The Clinic’s website.

Nutrients Research

  • High Dose Intraveneous Vitamin C and Chikungunya Fever: A Case Report

    Michael J. Gonzalez, NMD, DSc, PhD, FANMA, FACN, Jorge R. Miranda-Massari, PharmD, Miguel J. Berdiel, MD, Jorge Duconge, PhD, Joshua L. ...
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Vitamin C and Cancer Research

  • Vitamin C and Cancer: Antitumor Activity of Sodium Ascorbate Therapy

    The Center had been already using intravenous Vitamin C clinically when we began our research. Dr. Hugh Riordan’s vision of treating ...
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  • IVC Protocol

    IVC Protocol Vitamin C Research: The Riordan IVC Protocol for Adjunctive Cancer Care Intravenous Ascorbate as a Chemotherapeutic and ...
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  • Study of Vitamin C Pharmacology

    The intravenous administration of high dose ascorbate (IVC) has increased in popularity among complementary and alternative medicine ...
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  • High Dose Intravenous Ascorbic Acid on Suppression of Inflammation in Patients with Cancer and Rheumatoid arthritis

    High Dose Intravenous Ascorbic Acid on Suppression of Inflammation in Patients with Cancer and Rheumatoid Arthritis Inflammation ...
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  • Modulation of Cytokines in Cancer Patients by Intravenous Ascorbate Therapy

    Cells produce cytokines in response to a variety of stresses, including infection, physical trauma, and carcinogen-induced injury. ...
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  • Effect of High Dose Vitamin C on Epstein-Barr Viral Infection

    The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a member of the herpes family that targets lymphocytes and epithelial cells. It binds to B-lymphocytes ...
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  • Cancer and Immunology

    Our research team’s first area of intense focus was in the treatment of cancer.  Our efforts to devise treatments for cancer that work ...
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  • The Role of Mitochondria in Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases. Bioenergetics of Human Cancer Cells and Normal Cells During Proliferation and Differentiation

    The Role of Mitochondria in Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases Bioenergetics of Human Cancer Cells and Normal Cells During Proliferation ...
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  • Effects of a High Molecular Mass Convolvulus Arvensis Extract on Tumor Growth and Angiogenesis

    By examining plant extracts and other biological response modifiers, our laboratory identified promising new candidate anti-cancer ...
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Stem Cell Research

  • Stem Cell Study

    The Riordan Clinic Research Institute has made interesting contributions to the field of stem cell research. Stem cells research at the ...
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Chelation Therapy Research

  • Chelation Therapy Study

    Chelation therapy has been proposed as the appropriate treatment for reducing the abnormal accumulation of essential heavy metals, such ...
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Nutritional Studies Research

  • High Dose Intraveneous Vitamin C and Chikungunya Fever: A Case Report

    Michael J. Gonzalez, NMD, DSc, PhD, FANMA, FACN, Jorge R. Miranda-Massari, PharmD, Miguel J. Berdiel, MD, Jorge Duconge, PhD, Joshua L. ...
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  • Micronutrient Supplementation Program on the Levels of Vitamins, Minerals, Inflammation and Cardiovascular Risk Factors

    Micronutrients are vitamins or minerals that the human body requires, but in small amounts, for normal growth and development. ...
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  • The Effects of a Vitamin B Nutritional Deficiency

    It has long been understood there is a link between a nutrient deficiency and visually measurable health. In our study, Sprague Dawley ...
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  • Health-Related Benefits of Vitamin D

    Vitamin D deficiency is a common condition, present in approximately 30% to 50% of the general population. Low 25- hydroxyvitamin D ...
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  • Effect of Dieting and Weight Reduction on Cardiovascular Risk Factors and the Level of Stem Cells in the Circulation

    Part of the out Research Institute’s mission is to provide research that will aid physicians in evaluating orthomolecular treatments ...
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  • Micronutrient Supplementation and Wellness (HCG) Program

    Micronutrient Supplementation and Wellness (HCG) Program on the Levels of Vitamins, Minerals, Inflammation and Cardiovascular Risk ...
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Pyrroles

  • The Orthomolecular Correction of Metabolic Imbalances Found in ADHD and the Analysis of Pyrroles in Patients with Psychiatric Disorders

    The Riordan clinic is dedicated to Othomolecular Medicine: the idea that variations in key nutrient levels from person to person can ...
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