What Is IV Therapy?

 

What Is IV Therapy?

IV Therapy

 

IV therapy, is a medical procedure that delivers fluids, medications, or nutrients directly into a patient’s bloodstream through a vein. This method bypasses the digestive system, allowing for faster absorption and more immediate effects. Since the digestive system metabolizes supplements that are consumed orally, it reduces the amount of nutrients, vitamins, and medication that reach the bloodstream. Besides speeding up the effectiveness of treatment, IV therapy ensures 100% absorption for optimal use and minimal waste. Because IV therapy delivers medications and vitamins directly to the cells that need them, it can improve and impact a wide variety of body functions.

Excessive intake of fluids is not always kind to your digestive system. Your body has a limit for the volume of fluids it can absorb at one time. When you drink more fluids than your body can process, your digestive system strains to get rid of the excess volume. During this process, your digestive system can also flush out some essential nutrients. Additionally, people who drink fluids with supplements often complain of irritation in their digestive tract. Since IV therapy does not rely on the digestive system to deliver nutrients and fluids to your body, it creates less waste, allowing you to retain most of the nutrients.

IV Therapy

IV therapy, is a medical procedure that delivers fluids, medications, or nutrients directly into a patient’s bloodstream through a vein. This method bypasses the digestive system, allowing for faster absorption and more immediate effects. Since the digestive system metabolizes supplements that are consumed orally, it reduces the amount of nutrients, vitamins, and medication that reach the bloodstream. Besides speeding up the effectiveness of treatment, IV therapy ensures 100% absorption for optimal use and minimal waste. Because IV therapy delivers medications and vitamins directly to the cells that need them, it can improve and impact a wide variety of body functions.

Excessive intake of fluids is not always kind to your digestive system. Your body has a limit for the volume of fluids it can absorb at one time. When you drink more fluids than your body can process, your digestive system strains to get rid of the excess volume. During this process, your digestive system can also flush out some essential nutrients. Additionally, people who drink fluids with supplements often complain of irritation in their digestive tract. Since IV therapy does not rely on the digestive system to deliver nutrients and fluids to your body, it creates less waste, allowing you to retain most of the nutrients.

Benefits of IV Hydration

 
Rapid Hydration

IV therapy delivers fluids directly to the bloodstream, making it a fast and efficient way to rehydrate the body, especially when oral intake is insufficient.

Symptom Relief

IV hydration can alleviate symptoms of dehydration such as fatigue, headaches, dizziness, muscle cramps, and dry mouth.

Improved Athletic Performance

IV hydration can help athletes recover faster, maintain healthy muscles, and potentially boost endurance.

 
Potential Anti-Aging Effects

IV hydration can promote healthier skin and potentially delay the signs of aging by restoring hydration and providing essential nutrients.

 
Faster Nutrient Absorption

By bypassing the digestive system, IV therapy ensures that nutrients are absorbed quickly and effectively, providing immediate benefits.

Immune System Support

IV therapy can deliver high doses of vitamins and antioxidants to help strengthen the immune system.

 
Enhanced Energy Levels

IV hydration can replenish essential vitamins and minerals that contribute to energy production.

 
Support for Certain Conditions

IV therapy can be helpful for individuals with conditions like Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis that may impair nutrient absorption through the digestive tract.

 

While IV hydration offers many benefits, it’s important to consult with a healthcare professional to determine if it’s the right choice for you and to discuss potential risks and benefits. For most people, drinking sufficient water and maintaining a healthy diet are sufficient for hydration. IV hydration is not a substitute for a healthy lifestyle and proper medical care when needed.

Vitamins

 
Glutathione

Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant and is beneficial for many disease states as well as helping people live a healthier life. It may improve immune response, by boosting your immune system’s ability to fight off illnesses and infections, help to metabolize toxins and activate enzymes, aid the liver in metabolizing alcohol, reduce the amount of fat stored in the belly, and help to reduce oxidative stress, potentially reducing the appearance of wrinkles and improving skin elasticity. Glutathione can help improve skin health by protecting it from damage, reducing hyperpigmentation, and promoting a brighter, more even skin tone. By reducing oxidative stress and supporting mitochondrial function, glutathione may lead to increased energy and vitality.

Magnesium chloride

Magnesium chloride provides magnesium, a mineral that is important in maintaining the function of our nerves, cells, bones, muscles, and heart. It plays an integral role in the synthesis of energy within cells, creating DNA, and supporting bone density. Most people get enough magnesium through their diet, but sometimes supplementation is necessary. Other situations, such as alcoholism, poor diet, poorly controlled diabetes, diuretic medications also contribute to magnesium deficiency requiring treatment.
Magnesium is also known as “the relaxation mineral”, magnesium may help with lowering stress and anxiety and getting a better nights rest.

B-Complex

Thiamine (B1) 100mg/mL Improves your immune system, and helps convert fat and carbs into energy.
Niacinamide (B3) 100mg/mL Eases inflammation, and can help maintain healthy looking skin.
Riboflavin (B2) 2mg/mL Increases metabolism and supports your immune system.
Dexpanthenol (B5) 2mg/mL Essential for maintaining healthy skin, hair, eyes, and liver.
Pyridoxine (B6) 2mg/mL Promotes red blood cell production and converts food into energy.

Biotin

Biotin, also known as B7, is a water-soluble vitamin found in foods such as eggs, milk, and bananas. This vitamin is important for overall health, and plays a role in cell growth, carbohydrate metabolism, and fatty acid synthesis. Biotin is involved in a wide range of metabolic processes primarily related to the utilization of fats, carbohydrates, and amino acids. It also influences cell growth and may help in maintaining blood sugar levels. Biotin is commonly supplemented for multiple conditions, such as hair loss, brittle nails, and nerve damage. Biotin is also thought to reduce inflammation, improve cognitive function, and increase HDL (good) cholesterol and decrease LDL (bad) cholesterol. Biotin may improve conditions such as skin rashes, brittle nails, thinning hair, diabetes, or nerve pain.

Vitamin C

Ascorbic acid, also known as vitamin C, is an antioxidant that plays an important role in the body: it protects the body’s cells from damage. It is also necessary to maintain the health of skin, teeth, bone, cartilage, and blood vessels. Without the proper amount of ascorbic acid, people are at risk for cardiovascular illness, compromised immune systems, premature aging, increased stress response, and low energy. Ascorbic acid is found in foods such as citrus fruits, kiwi, broccoli, tomatoes, leafy vegetables, potatoes, brussels sprouts, raw bell peppers, and strawberries. Most people get sufficient ascorbic acid through their diet. Others may not be able to absorb enough through diet or ingestible supplements.
Ascorbic acid is one of many antioxidants that can protect against damage caused by harmful molecules called free radicals, as well as toxic chemicals and pollutants like cigarette smoke. Free radicals can build up and contribute to the development of health conditions such as cancer, heart disease, and arthritis. Ascorbic acid may also be beneficial for patients with colds, macular degeneration, inflammation, skin aging, and in those who have suffered from a stroke.

Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 helps to utilize fats and carbohydrates for energy and make new proteins. Vitamin B12 is important in the maintenance of our metabolism, blood cells, and nerve function. Most people get enough vitamin B12 in their diet, but some need supplementation. Certain health conditions such as intestinal or stomach problems, poor nutrition, cancer, HIV, pregnancy, old age, veganism, and alcoholism can cause vitamin B12 deficiency. Low levels of vitamin B12 can lead to fatigue and anemia in milder cases. More serous B12 deficiencies have the potential to impair heart and neurological function, leading to a wide range of serous symptoms, including but not limited to tinnitus, severe joint pain, memory problems, depression, anxiety, poor muscle function, ataxia, and changes in reflexes. Infertility can also occur in individuals with insufficient B12. Early intervention and treatment of B12 deficiencies are key to maintaining healthy bodily function.
B12 can help make red blood cells, DNA and keep nerve cells healthy. It may also help your body produce energy by converting carbohydrates into glucose.
(B12) helps the body convert fat and carbohydrates to energy and may be beneficial as part of a weight loss program.

Zinc

Zinc Sulfate offers several benefits, primarily related to immune support, wound healing, and potential anti-inflammatory effect. It can help boost the body’s defenses against illness, promote faster recovery from wounds and surgery, and may even play a role in managing skin conditions and cognitive function.

Ozone IV Therapy

Ozone therapy uses medical-grade ozone created using an ozone generator device. The intent of ozone therapy is to increase the amount of oxygen in your body. A higher oxygen level can boost your immune system while promoting healing, it does that through cell regeneration — the process of replacing or repairing damaged cells.

Intravenously Ozone Therapy was developed and first used in Germany in the 1950’s. it is the most common medical ozone treatment today and is used by thousands of physicians worldwide. Ozone has powerful anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal properties, as well as the ability to neutralize toxins, boost the immune system and increase delivery of oxygen to all tissues.

Ozone is indicated to treat many conditions, such as chronic fatigue, circulatory disorders, macular degeneration, chronic bladder conditions, heart disease, wound healing, and immune/autoimmune disorders. It is also effective in fighting acute infections, as well as chronic conditions such as Hepatitis, Epstein-Barr virus, Herpes virus, and Lyme disease. It is also great support for disease prevention and can aid in increasing athletic performance as well as decreasing post-athletic recovery time.

What does treatment look like? 

The most effective way to administer ozone is a technique called Major Auto-Hemotherapy (MAH). After an IV is placed, 200ml of your blood is collected in a bag containing other substances: Saline, and heparin ( a natural blood thinner used to ensure the blood does not clot during the process and also enhances the ozone). Once the blood is collected, a specific dose of ozone gas depending on the protocol is injected into the bag, so it bubbles through the blood, producing ozonides that interact with the red and white blood cells. The bag is gently rocked for 1 minute until the blood turns bright red then it is re-infused through the same IV back into your circulation. The entire process takes about 1 hour.

How often are treatments?

The frequency of intravenous (IV) ozone therapy varies widely depending on the individual’s health status, the condition being treated, and the specific protocol used.  Schedule is once or twice weekly, eventually moving to a monthly maintenance plan for chronic conditions.

While ozone is safe for most individuals, always check with your doctor if the treatment would be safe or beneficial for you. 

Ozone is less of a medical/pharmaceutical treatment and more of a biological/physiologic modulator. Since ozone can be made in the office from pure oxygen, it is not really a food or a drug and partially why the FDA does not regulate its applications. It stimulates the body’s innate ability to produce energy, and heal itself, much like osteopathic treatments.

NAD+

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) is a coenzyme present in almost all cells of the body. Essential in metabolic function, boosting brain repair and function, promoting athletic function, and slowing the aging process. Administering a  high dose of NAD+ into the bloodstream, compared to other routes (i.e. oral) will provide a faster, more effective outcome and quickly optimizes the body’s NAD+ levels. Although we naturally produce NAD+ it, like most things, greatly reduces with age. IV NAD+ activates enzymes in the bloodstream called “sirtuins” which promote the “good” aspects of your genes which facilitates staying healthier longer and reducing the side effects of aging.

Proposed benefits of NAD+ IV therapy
  • Boosts energy production: NAD+ is essential for the function of mitochondria, the “power plants” of cells, which convert food into energy.
  • Reduces chronic fatigue: By increasing the body’s ATP (cellular fuel) production, NAD+ infusions can help combat fatigue and increase stamina. 
  • Improves mental clarity: Users have reported enhanced concentration, memory, and focus, along with a reduction in “brain fog”.
  • Supports neurological function: NAD+ protects brain cells from damage and aids in the production of neurotransmitters that regulate mood.
  • Aids mood regulation: Some evidence suggests NAD+ may help alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression by balancing neurochemicals like serotonin and dopamine. 
  • Repairs DNA: NAD+ activates enzymes called sirtuins and PARPs, which help repair damaged DNA that accumulates with age.
  • Promotes cellular health: Providing energy for cellular processes, repairing DNA, and supporting other critical functions like metabolism and cell signaling. 
Vitamin D3

Vitamin D is a nutrient the body needs, along with calcium, to build bones and keep them healthy. The body can absorb calcium only if it has enough vitamin D. Calcium is a major part of bones.

Vitamin D also has many other uses in the body. It supports immune health and helps keep muscles and brain cells working.

Vitamin D isn’t in many foods unless it’s added. It’s added to fortified milk and cereal. And it’s in fish such as salmon, mackerel, and sardines. The body also makes vitamin D from direct sunlight on the skin.

How much vitamin D the body makes depends on many things. These include the time of day you’re in the sun, what season it is, where you live, and the color of your skin. Depending on where you live and your lifestyle, you might get little to no vitamin D from the sun during winter. Although you need sunscreen to prevent skin cancer, using it also can lessen how much vitamin D your body makes.

Many older adults don’t get enough direct sunlight. They also may have trouble taking in vitamin D. Other people who may not get enough vitamin D are people with Black or brown skin, and people who have obesity or have had gastric bypass surgery. People with conditions that affect how the body absorbs fat, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, also may not get enough vitamin D.

If you think you don’t get enough vitamin D, talk with your healthcare professional. A simple blood test can check the levels of this vitamin in your blood.

Lipostat

 

Lipostat aims to support weight loss and boost energy levels by providing a blend of nutrients believed to help the body process fats and convert them into energy. Key ingredients often include:

 

Methionine

An essential amino acid involved in fat processing and liver health.

Choline

Supports fat metabolism and liver detoxification.

Inositol

Helps convert food into energy.

IV therapy, is a medical procedure that delivers fluids, medications, or nutrients directly into a patient’s bloodstream through a vein. This method bypasses the digestive system, allowing for faster absorption and more immediate effects. Since the digestive system metabolizes supplements that are consumed orally, it reduces the amount of nutrients, vitamins, and medication that reach the bloodstream. Besides speeding up the effectiveness of treatment, IV therapy ensures 100% absorption for optimal use and minimal waste. Because IV therapy delivers medications and vitamins directly to the cells that need them, it can improve and impact a wide variety of body functions.

Excessive intake of fluids is not always kind to your digestive system. Your body has a limit for the volume of fluids it can absorb at one time. When you drink more fluids than your body can process, your digestive system strains to get rid of the excess volume. During this process, your digestive system can also flush out some essential nutrients. Additionally, people who drink fluids with supplements often complain of irritation in their digestive tract. Since IV therapy does not rely on the digestive system to deliver nutrients and fluids to your body, it creates less waste, allowing you to retain most of the nutrients.

 

 

The most common vitamins and fluids administered through IV therapy are saline, vitamin B12, vitamin C, magnesium, zinc, glutathione, b-complex, biotin, lipostat and amino acids. Some medications for migraines , and stomach bugs have also been approved for use in IV therapy, allowing patients to receive breakthrough care and fast relief of symptoms.

Benefits of IV Hydration

Rapid Hydration:IV therapy delivers fluids directly to the bloodstream, making it a fast and efficient way to rehydrate the body, especially when oral intake is insufficient.

Faster Nutrient Absorption: By bypassing the digestive system, IV therapy ensures that nutrients are absorbed quickly and effectively, providing immediate benefits.

Symptom Relief: IV hydration can alleviate symptoms of dehydration such as fatigue, headaches, dizziness, muscle cramps, and dry mouth.

Immune System Support: IV therapy can deliver high doses of vitamins and antioxidants to help strengthen the immune system.

Improved Athletic Performance: IV hydration can help athletes recover faster, maintain healthy muscles, and potentially boost endurance.

Enhanced Energy Levels: IV hydration can replenish essential vitamins and minerals that contribute to energy production.

Potential Anti-Aging Effects: IV hydration can promote healthier skin and potentially delay the signs of aging by restoring hydration and providing essential nutrients.

Support for Certain Conditions: IV therapy can be helpful for individuals with conditions like Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis that may impair nutrient absorption through the digestive tract.

While IV hydration offers many benefits, it’s important to consult with a healthcare professional to determine if it’s the right choice for you and to discuss potential risks and benefits.

For most people, drinking sufficient water and maintaining a healthy diet are sufficient for hydration.

IV hydration is not a substitute for a healthy lifestyle and proper medical care when needed.

Vitamins

Glutathione
Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant and is beneficial for many disease states as well as helping people live a healthier life. It may improve immune response, by boosting your immune system’s ability to fight off illnesses and infections, help to metabolize toxins and activate enzymes, aid the liver in metabolizing alcohol, reduce the amount of fat stored in the belly, and help to reduce oxidative stress, potentially reducing the appearance of wrinkles and improving skin elasticity. Glutathione can help improve skin health by protecting it from damage, reducing hyperpigmentation, and promoting a brighter, more even skin tone. By reducing oxidative stress and supporting mitochondrial function, glutathione may lead to increased energy and vitality.

Magnesium chloride
Magnesium chloride provides magnesium, a mineral that is important in maintaining the function of our nerves, cells, bones, muscles, and heart. It plays an integral role in the synthesis of energy within cells, creating DNA, and supporting bone density. Most people get enough magnesium through their diet, but sometimes supplementation is necessary. Other situations, such as alcoholism, poor diet, poorly controlled diabetes, diuretic medications also contribute to magnesium deficiency requiring treatment.
Magnesium is also known as “the relaxation mineral”, magnesium may help with lowering stress and anxiety and getting a better nights rest.

B-Complex
Thiamine (B1) 100mg/mL Improves your immune system, and helps convert fat and carbs into energy.
Niacinamide (B3) 100mg/mL Eases inflammation, and can help maintain healthy looking skin.
Riboflavin (B2) 2mg/mL Increases metabolism andd supports your immune system.
Dexpanthenol (B5) 2mg/mL Essential for maintaining healthy skin, hair, eyes, and liver.
Pyridoxine (B6) 2mg/mL Promotes red blood cell production and converts food into energy.

Biotin
Biotin, also known as B7, is a water-soluble vitamin found in foods such as eggs, milk, and bananas. This vitamin is important for overall health, and plays a role in cell growth, carbohydrate metabolism, and fatty acid synthesis. Biotin is involved in a wide range of metabolic processes primarily related to the utilization of fats, carbohydrates, and amino acids. It also influences cell growth and may help in maintaining blood sugar levels. Biotin is commonly supplemented for multiple conditions, such as hair loss, brittle nails, and nerve damage. Biotin is also thought to reduce inflammation, improve cognitive function, and increase HDL (good) cholesterol and decrease LDL (bad) cholesterol. Biotin may improve conditions such as skin rashes, brittle nails, thinning hair, diabetes, or nerve pain.

Vitamin C
Ascorbic acid, also known as vitamin C, is an antioxidant that plays an important role in the body: it protects the body’s cells from damage. It is also necessary to maintain the health of skin, teeth, bone, cartilage, and blood vessels. Without the proper amount of ascorbic acid, people are at risk for cardiovascular illness, compromised immune systems, premature aging, increased stress response, and low energy. Ascorbic acid is found in foods such as citrus fruits, kiwi, broccoli, tomatoes, leafy vegetables, potatoes, brussels sprouts, raw bell peppers, and strawberries. Most people get sufficient ascorbic acid through their diet. Others may not be able to absorb enough through diet or ingestible supplements.
Ascorbic acid is one of many antioxidants that can protect against damage caused by harmful molecules called free radicals, as well as toxic chemicals and pollutants like cigarette smoke. Free radicals can build up and contribute to the development of health conditions such as cancer, heart disease, and arthritis. Ascorbic acid may also be beneficial for patients with colds, macular degeneration, inflammation, skin aging, and in those who have suffered from a stroke.

Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 helps to utilize fats and carbohydrates for energy and make new proteins. Vitamin B12 is important in the maintenance of our metabolism, blood cells, and nerve function. Most people get enough vitamin B12 in their diet, but some need supplementation. Certain health conditions such as intestinal or stomach problems, poor nutrition, cancer, HIV, pregnancy, old age, veganism, and alcoholism can cause vitamin B12 deficiency. Low levels of vitamin B12 can lead to fatigue and anemia in milder cases. More serous B12 deficiencies have the potential to impair heart and neurological function, leading to a wide range of serous symptoms, including but not limited to tinnitus, severe joint pain, memory problems, depression, anxiety, poor muscle function, ataxia, and changes in reflexes. Infertility can also occur in individuals with insufficient B12. Early intervention and treatment of B12 deficiencies are key to maintaining healthy bodily function.
B12 can help make red blood cells, DNA and keep nerve cells healthy. It may also help your body produce energy by converting carbohydrates into glucose.
(B12) helps the body convert fat and carbohydrates to energy and may be beneficial as part of a weight loss program.

Zinc
Zinc Sulfate offers several benefits, primarily related to immune support, wound healing, and potential anti-inflammatory effect. It can help boost the body’s defenses against illness, promote faster recovery from wounds and surgery, and may even play a role in managing skin conditions and cognitive function.

Lipostat

Lipostat aims to assist weight loss by providing a blend of nutrients believed to help the body process fats and convert them into energy. Key ingredients often include:

 Methionine: An essential amino acid involved in fat processing and liver health.

Choline: Supports fat metabolism and liver detoxification.

Inositol: Helps convert food into energy.