Benefits IV Vitamin Therapy

IV Vitamin Therapy Has Many Benefits 

Are you deficient in certain vitamins and minerals or think that you may be? Do you feel sluggish and could use a boost? Maybe you have specific concerns. Whatever the reason that you’re thinking about supplements, consider IV vitamin therapy as your solution.

 

What is IV vitamin therapy?

If you’ve ever had an IV, you already understand the concept. However, for those of you who haven’t, fluids and nutrients are sent into your body through a small tube that’s inserted into a vein with a needle. In the case of intravenous vitamin therapy, specific vitamins and minerals are combined with fluid and delivered into the bloodstream where your body can then use them most efficiently.

Although IV therapy itself has been in medical use for more than a century, it wasn’t until the 1960s that patients were given nutrients intravenously as an actual treatment. Dr. John Myers developed a blend of vitamins and minerals, which he referred to as a cocktail, to help patients with a wide range of conditions ranging from asthma and allergies to heart disease.

 

IV vitamin therapy benefits

Vitamins and minerals play essential roles in the proper functioning of your body, so it’s vital that you get enough. With today’s busy lifestyles and a grab-and-go mentality when it comes to food, you may not be getting what you need from your diet. Supplements are one way to give your body the necessary nutrients that may be lacking, and IV vitamin therapy could be a better way than using traditional oral supplements.

 

Provides fast benefits

Certain oral supplements are not efficiently absorbed by the digestive tract, vitamin therapy given intravenously gets those nutrients into the bloodstream in a direct fashion.

One example is the antioxidant glutathione, which has been proven to neutralize damaging free radicals that occur from toxins in the environment and are even created through the normal functioning of the body. Free radicals can destroy cells, damage DNA, and cause inflammation that has been connected to the development of many diseases like cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Glutathione is an example of a supplement that cannot be absorbed when given orally because the intestinal enzymes break down before it enters the body.

 

Alleviates nutrient deficiencies

If you really think about it, could you say that you always eat a healthy and balanced diet? Unfortunately, readily available processed and convenience foods aren’t known for their nutritional quality. Choosing these types of foods could mean that you’re not getting enough essential vitamins and minerals for your body to work the way that it should.

Alternately, you may have a physical condition that prevents you from eating enough or from getting the nutrients from the foods that you do eat. Some common conditions affecting the digestive tract may affect the proper absorption of vitamins and nutrients. Some examples are IBS, celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, or pernicious anemia (inability to absorb vitamin B12).

Another reason you may be deficient in some vitamins and minerals is if you take certain medications. These prescription drugs may reduce your appetite, increase cravings for unhealthy foods, prevent absorption of vital nutrients or cause them to be released with urine more quickly.

Do any of these conditions apply to you? If this is the case, you may want to think about your options with IV vitamin therapy.

 

Supplies higher usable concentrations than oral supplements

When you take supplements through the oral route, they must pass through your digestive system before the vitamins and minerals make their way to the bloodstream for the body to use. During this process, your stomach and intestines produce chemicals that break down the supplements before any nutrients are absorbed.

In fact, as little as 10 percent of the vitamins and minerals in your supplements may actually be absorbed by the body. However, when these same nutrients are delivered intravenously, you’ll be getting 100 percent of the nutrients.

Perhaps you have difficulty swallowing pills, tablets, or capsules. In this case, you can bypass your gag reflex and avoid a choking risk by choosing the intravenous route for your vitamins and minerals.

 

Is generally considered safe

While it’s possible to add a variety of vitamins and minerals to IV therapy, most nutrients selected are those that are soluble in water. This means that the body only uses what it needs, then the rest is released in the urine so that there’s no risk of overdose. 

 

IV vitamin therapy for weight loss

Are you trying to lose weight? Do you have limited success even though you’re exercising and watching what you eat? Your body may be lacking certain nutrients to be able to effectively break down fat. Many people are turning to intravenous nutrition to help with losing weight. Although one single nutrient can’t be attributed to weight loss, a combination that increases metabolism and helps your body function properly can be effective.

 

B vitamins

Vitamins in the B complex are necessary to convert food into energy. Studies show that a significant percentage of obese individuals are deficient in some B vitamins.

Vitamin B12 supports metabolism and provides energy. One study showed that those who were deficient in Vitamin B12 were more likely to gain weight than those with appropriate amounts in their systems [1]. It’s believed that anywhere between 3 percent and 43 percent of adults may be deficient [2].

An obese individual may also be deficient in Vitamin B1, typically known as thiamine [3]. As a part of the B complex, this vitamin helps to regulate your appetite. If you’re overweight, you may need more than the recommended daily allowance of thiamine.

 

Vitamin C

Not only is Vitamin C a powerful antioxidant, but it also helps to support the functioning of the adrenal glands and in burning fat [4]. This nutrient can also help to regulate appetite and assist with the regulation of blood sugar.

Getting enough of this vitamin may also help to lower your BMI and reduce the amount of fat that’s stored in your midsection. By getting enough vitamin C, you may be able to burn 30 percent more fat during your workouts [5].

 

Magnesium

It’s estimated that about 60 percent of adults in this country may not get enough magnesium in their diets [6]. Consequently, calorie-restrictive diets can also deplete the body with this mineral. Lack of this mineral can result in chronic inflammation, which is present in those who are obese. Additionally, research shows that getting enough magnesium results in a lower BMI [7].

 

IV vitamin therapy for skin

The saying that healthy skin begins on the inside is true. To look and feel your best, your skin needs specific nutrients to remain vibrant and youthful in appearance as well as to repair itself. 

 

Vitamin C

This antioxidant helps to fight free radicals that can damage tissue throughout the body, even skin cells. Free radicals and environmental toxins can make your skin look dull and may accelerate the aging process. Additionally, Vitamin C helps your body to build the collagen that keeps your skin firm and boosts the effectiveness of your sunscreen to protect skin from damaging UV rays [8].

 

Biotin

Biotin, also known as Vitamin B7, is needed for the body to properly synthesize fat, which is necessary for healthy skin to retain its firmness and moisture levels. This nutrient may also help to prevent acne and other skin conditions. Although the true deficiency is rare, too little biotin may result in rashes around your eyes, nose, or mouth [9]. 

 

Glutathione

Glutathione is made naturally in the liver from three amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein for the body. A strong antioxidant, this molecule helps the body to repair damaged tissues and to build new cells while keeping skin’s moisture level up to prevent and possibly reduce wrinkles, especially when combined with Vitamin C.

In addition, glutathione helps to lighten the skin by reducing the amount of melanin that’s produced in the body, helping skin to look brighter while evening out skin tone [10]. 

 

IV vitamin therapy

If you’re thinking about IV vitamin therapy for weight loss, our Myers Cocktail and our Energy and Cognition blend contain vital nutrients that can help you in the process. For a healthier appearance, you might want to try our Beauty formula. Are you intrigued? You can contact us on our website or give us a call at (844) 463-8734 to find out more or schedule an appointment.

 

 

References

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[2] National Institutes of Health. Vitamin B12: Fact sheet for consumers. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminB12-Consumer/

[3] Kerns, J. C., Arundel, C. & Chawla, L. S. (2015 March 13). Thiamin deficiency in people with obesity. Advances in Nutrition. 6(2), 147-53. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25770253/

[4] Garcia-Diaz, D. F., Lopez-Legarrea, P., Quintero, P. & Martinez, J. A. (2014). Vitamin C in the treatment and/or prevention of obesity. Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology. 60(6), 367-79. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25866299/

[5] Johnston, C. S. (2005 June). Strategies for healthy weight loss: from vitamin C to the glycemic response. Journal of the American College of Nutrition.. 24(3), 158-65. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15930480/

[6] Nielson, F. H. (2010 June). Magnesium, inflammation, and obesity in chronic disease. Nutrition Reviews. 68(6), 333-40. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20536778/

[7] Castellanos-Gutierrez, A., Sanchez-Pimienta, T. G., Carriquiry, A., da Costa, T. H. M. & Ariza, A. C. (2018 December 5). Higher dietary magnesium intake associated with lower body mass index, waist circumference and serum glucose in Mexican adults. Nutrition Journal. (17), 114. https://nutritionj.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12937-018-0422-2#citeas

[8] National Institutes of Health. Vitamin C: Fact sheet for consumers. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminC-Consumer/

[9] National Institutes of Health. Biotin: Fact sheet for consumers. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Biotin-Consumer/

[10] Weschawalit, S., Thongthip, S., Phutrakool, P. & Asawanonda. (2017 April 27). Glutathione and its antiaging and antimelanogenic effects. Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology. (10), 147-53. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28490897/