Today we’re continuing our discussion about IV vitamin therapy, especially regarding how administering vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, and amino acids through IV can be beneficial for you.

Vitamin C supports a healthy immune system, and injectable forms provide a rapid increase. If you feel exhausted or stressed, whether from life changes, travelling, or everyday stresses, a vitamin C administration through IV can help protect you from getting sick. It can also reduce damage and stress to tissues.

Vitamin C is also essential for collagen production and plays an important role in healing. And thanks to this collagen benefit, it can also support healthy looking skin. High-dose vitamin C injections can also be used as a complementary therapy to cancer treatments. It also reduces fatigue, which can be particularly beneficial for those with chronic fatigue syndrome.

Calcium isn’t commonly given intravenously, but it is important in specific situations—for example, during a blood transfusion or for electrolyte support in acute situations. Magnesium is important for key functions like energy function, nerve transmission, and muscle contraction. It is often recommended as part of restorative IV plans, especially for those who struggle to absorb magnesium.

ALA, or alpha-lipoic acid, is an antioxidant that neutralizes free radical damage and helps with blood sugar regulation. It supports healthy cognition and may slow down the effect of aging. Amino acids, the building blocks of protein, can also be given intravenously. They are essential for nutrient absorption, tissue growth, and so many other crucial processes of the body.

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Let’s dig deeper into IV vitamin therapy. Specifically, we’re exploring how to administer vitamin therapy and going further in depth with the vitamins themselves.

Generally, IV vitamin therapy lasts about 60 minutes, especially if you are getting more than a few vitamins at once. Rushing your infusion is probably not a good thing. Even if you’re eager to save time, it’s much better to dilute the vitamins appropriately and give them time to be administered. The amount of times per month you’ll need an infusion depends on your individual needs and goals.

Vitamins are either water soluble (like vitamin C and B) or fat soluble (like vitamin A and D). Water soluble vitamins are not stored in the body, so they must be consumed regularly as part of your diet. Fat soluble vitamins can be banked, stored, and utilized by the body as needed.

B vitamins are crucial for a healthy functioning body. B1, thiamine, is important for energy production and nerve function. B12, or riboflavin, supports energy production, too, and also plays an important role in metabolism. B3 is also called niacin, and this helps with DNA repair and promotes healthy skin. Vitamin B5, or pantothenic acid, helps convert food into energy and supports healthy hormone production.

Vitamin B6, also called pyridoxine, helps regulate the production of hemoglobin and plays a crucial role in fighting infections. B7, biotin, supports healthy hair and clear skin. It also supports nerve communication and function. B8, or inositol, supports cellular health and integrity. B9, or folate, is absolutely essential in creating new DNA and repairing existing DNA. Lastly, B12, or cobalamin, is important for red blood cell formation and cell division.

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Although IV vitamin therapy is far from mainstream, it’s a great alternative therapy for many reasons. There are many hours that doctors and healthcare professionals have to put into self-education about IV vitamin therapy before they can be comfortable offering it.

As a restorative anti-aging practitioner, I believe in allowing the body to heal by providing it the nutrients it needs. IV vitamin therapy allows for the administration of vitamins and minerals directly into the bloodstream. This method of delivery allows for immediate 100% availability to your cells.

This is especially helpful for those who suffer from severe nutrient deficiencies, especially if they cannot take them orally. This includes those who suffer with malabsorption syndromes. If you’ve had a gastric bypass or gastric sleeve, or have used antibiotics for a long time, you may also have nutrient deficiencies that can be addressed with IV vitamin therapy.

IV vitamin administration can also improve quality of life in cancer patients, while reducing the side effects of their treatments. Specifically, high doses of vitamin C seem to work well to keep cancer cells in check. Our immune systems also need certain vitamins and minerals to operate optimally, especially those in cancer treatment.

IV fluids can also be used to hydrate patients effectively. This allows yet another application of IV therapy in a variety of serious situations. In fact, this plays a part in what launched IV therapy into the wellness industry: hangover clinics. Hopefully, sometime in the future, IV vitamin therapy will be more widely offered in the health and wellness industry.

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