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Vitamin IV therapy (also known as intravenous therapy) delivers fluids, high doses of vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, amino acids and, sometimes other medications, directly into your bloodstream. This process involves inserting a needle into a vein in your arm or hand, which is followed by the mixed solution being moved from the sterile bag, through the tubing, and into your bloodstream. With this method, IV therapy delivers the fluids straight to the bloodstream and bypasses the digestive system entirely. By doing this, cells can absorb the nutrients much faster than they would otherwise.
So, what are the benefits of IV therapy? There are many!
- It can replenish any deficiencies you may have, and quickly!
- Vitamins and minerals in high doses can help support your immune system, making it easier to fight off illness.
- It rehydrates your body quickly, and more effectively than oral intake. This is especially helpful in illness with significant nausea or with excessive alcohol consumption or after performing high intensity exercise, races, competitions, etc.
- Because it bypasses the digestive system, this can be a great way for those that have digestive system conditions that are unable to adequately absorb nutrients to actually receive the appropriate amount of nutrients they require.
This is all great, but what about the risks of IV therapy?
- Any time that you are piercing the skin, you are at risk for infection. This is mitigated by ensuring sterile technique in both the mixing of fluids and nutrients, as well as in IV placement and removal.
- Bruising, irritation, and/or inflammation at the injection site.
- Rash or allergic reaction. This can be caused by the adhesive used when securing the IV in your arm and less likely, but still a risk, is a reaction to a vitamin, mineral, or medication that has been added to the solution. Because of this, the provider has medications on hand to counter an allergic reaction.
- Very Rare risks include air embolism, blood clot, or nerve damage. Although these risks are rare, it’s certainly worth the mention!
How often can I receive IV therapy?
This depends on a number of factors: whether or not you have any vitamin deficiencies or chronic health conditions, what your budget is, how active you are, etc. But ultimately, if you are a relatively-healthy individual with no significant cardiac, respiratory, or kidney issues, then you can get an IV weekly if you want to!
