What is IV Nutritional Therapy?
You may hear IV nutritional therapy referred to as “IV vitamin therapy” or “IV micronutrient therapy” depending on your social circles. It all means the same thing; an intravenous (IV) administration of micronutrients and vitamins. That’s right, good stuff going straight into your veins. These services has been around since the 1980s with the introduction of a classic; the Myers’ Cocktail. IV nutritional therapy at drip bar locations have seen a recent increase popularity, especially among athletes and people looking to help manage medical conditions.
Why IV Micronutrient Therapy?
Most of us can get adequate doses of vitamins and nutrients through our diet. Some people may benefit from oral administration of multivitamin supplements, depending on their medical history. However, taking anything by mouth will result in some of those nutrients and supplements being excreted as waste; the digestive system is only so good and pulling things into the blood stream. This is in addition to how our age, metabolism, genetics, and interactions with other food or medications affect absorption.
When you are administered nutrients and vitamins intravenously, they go straight into the blood stream. They aren’t metabolized into different substances by the digestive system or liver. This results in rapid absorption with little waste as the IC drip’s ingredients can get used by your body immedietly.
What is in IV Vitamin Therapy?
Depending on your needs, health goals, or cosmetic desires, many different ingredients can go into an IV drip. Some places, like us at R&R IV Drip Bar, may also offer a menu of a la carte addons that can enhance your results or address additional health goals in tandem with your primary. Typically, however, an IV vitamin therapy treatment will consist of some core ingredients with certain benefits and purposes:
Vitamin C: Vitamin C administered intravenously may help in the management of sepsis; it may also be of use in managing certain kinds of cancer. For individuals in good health, intravenous vitamins may serve to boost immunity and increase energy levels.
Vitamin B Complex: Several vitamins make up the B complex group of vitamins. These vitamins play essential functions in the processes that place in the human body.
Vitamin B12: Also known as cyanocobalamin, it serves many purposes in the human body. Its primary function is in the production of red blood cells.
Folic Acid: Also known as folate, folic acid helps in the development of red blood cells.
Calcium: Calcium is necessary for the development of strong and healthy bones. People who are lacking in calcium in their body may end up with osteoporosis.
Glutathione: This is an antioxidant that facilitates many key processes in the body.
While many substances and ingredients can be injected intramuscularly (IM) or intravenously (IV), being able to sit in a comfortable infusion chair relaxion while the treatment is gently infused over some time is what most IV drip bar clients prefer. This also provides the added benefit of direct hydration into your body’s system.
Types of IV Nutritional Therapies
There are many different types of IV drips available, and here at R&R IV Drip bar we offer a range of treatments for a wide variety of needs and desires. You can book an appointment as part of an ongoing beauty regimen, to prepare or recover from an athletic competition, to enhance concurrent medical treatment with your physician, or even to help you recover from a wild night out over the weekend!
Here at R&R IV Drip Bar we aim to provide our clients with the highest quality IV nutrient therapy. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us for a consultation. Our online booking system will get your appointment secured!
