IV Therapy FAQs
What is IV therapy?
IV vitamin infusion therapy involves inserting an IV line into a vein in your arm to administer a high concentration of liquid vitamins, antioxidants, amino acids, and minerals into your bloodstream. The therapy may be for only one vitamin or a combination of nutrients to optimize your health and wellness.
Does IV therapy really work?
Absolutely! IV vitamin drips deliver essential nutrients, amino acids, and other ingredients directly into your bloodstream. This gives your body a much higher concentration of vitamins compared to absorption from eating or drinking.
When you take vitamins by mouth, there’s a limit as to how much actually gets absorbed (this can be affected by genetics, overall health, age, metabolism, and other factors), equaling about only 35-50%. IV vitamins get absorbed much more quickly and at a much higher percentage (about 90-98%).
Who is a candidate for IV drip therapy?
For generally healthy individuals, IV drip therapy is a very safe and powerful way to recharge and rehydrate your body. When you book an IV drip with us, your clinician will review your medical history and complete an assessment to ensure that it is safe for you to receive IV Therapy.
Unfortunately, we do not treat clients who:
Are under the age of 18
Are pregnant
Have heart, kidney, or liver disease
Are currently receiving chemotherapy, unless medically approved by your oncologist
How often can I get an IV drip?
We recommend 1-2 IV Therapy sessions per month for optimal health promotion.
Can I use health insurance?
We do not accept health insurance at this time. However, flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA) can be used towards our services, as well as Cherry and CareCredit Payment Plans.
IV Ingredient List
ALA (alpha lipoic acid) - naturally occurring fatty acid that helps break down carbohydrates to synthesize energy, lowers blood glucose levels, and reduces inflammation; can be used to treat diabetic neuropathy.
Amino acids - building blocks of protein; promote the building, healing, and repair of muscle tissue.
Arginine - an amino acid used to make proteins and build muscle; precursor for the biosynthesis of nitric oxide (NO), an important factor in blood pressure regulation and endothelial function (the endothelium is the inner lining of the vascular system).
B5 (pantothenic acid) - water-soluble vitamin used to make coenzyme A which helps build and break down fatty acids; also important in the synthesis of red blood cells, amino acids, fatty acids, and vitamin D3.
B6 (pyridoxine) - water-soluble vitamin important for amino acid metabolism, necessary co-factor in folate cycle; influential in the synthesis of neurotransmitters and essential for mental health; direct effect on immune function.
B12 (methylcobalamin) - water-soluble vitamin required to make DNA and red blood cells; involved in the breakdown of homocysteine, a protein that at high levels is associated with increased risk of heart disease and stroke.
B Complex - includes vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, and B6; essential to maintaining energy production, DNA/RNA synthesis and repair, and synthesis of neurochemicals and signaling molecules.
Biotin (B7) - water-soluble vitamin necessary for fatty acid, glucose, and amino acid metabolism; an important factor in histone modifications, gene regulation, and cell signaling.
Carnitine - transports long-chain fatty acids into mitochondria to be oxidized for energy production, lowers cholesterol; also functions as an antioxidant that can neutralize free radicals.
CoQ10 - antioxidant used for cell growth and maintenance; can reduce blood pressure and improve symptoms of congestive heart failure; can decrease migraine frequency and severity; can enhance physical performance by decreasing oxidative stress and improving mitochondrial function.
Glutamine - an amino acid used to make proteins and build muscle; critical fuel source for white blood cells and intestinal cells; can protect against “leaky gut” by maintaining the intestinal barrier.
Glutathione - an antioxidant that prevents cellular damage from free radicals, peroxides, and heavy metals; plays a role in the regulation of protein and gene expression.
Glycine - an amino acid used to make proteins and build muscle; a precursor to glutathione, creatine, and collagen; can improve sleep quality and cognition; enhances the body’s ability to use nitric oxide
Lipo-B/MIC B12 (methionine, inositol, choline chloride, cyanocobalamin) - a combination of compounds that exhibit lipotropic effects by facilitating the burning of adipose tissue; can induce weight loss when used with diet and exercise.
Methionine - an essential amino acid used to produce critical hormones and proteins such as adrenaline, melatonin, and carnitine.
Inositol - a precursor to inositol triphosphate, an essential second messenger for hormones like insulin and FSH (follicle stimulating hormone).
Choline - produces acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter, as well as molecules essential for maintaining cell membranes.
Cyanocobalamin (B12) - essential for cellular energy production and DNA synthesis.
L-Lysine - an essential amino acid used to make proteins and build muscle; plays an essential role in the production of carnitine which is responsible for converting fatty acids into energy and helping lower cholesterol; helps collagen production. It has also been shown to interfere with viral replication potentially leading to reduced viral infection along with reduced cold sores.
Magnesium - a mineral that helps regulate over 400 biochemical reactions including protein synthesis, muscle and nerve function, blood glucose control, and blood pressure regulation; can also prevent and alleviate acute symptoms of tension headaches and migraines, especially migraine with aura.
NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) - coenzyme and signaling molecule required for cellular respiration, synthesis of cholesterol and nucleic acids, elongation of fatty acids, and regeneration of glutathione; replacement therapy can encourage optimal mitochondrial function, genomic stability, neuroprotection, and longevity.
Selenium - essential trace mineral with antioxidant properties that protects from oxidative damage and infection; plays a key role in maintaining thyroid hormone metabolism and DNA synthesis; can reduce inflammation and buildup of platelets.
Taurine - an amino acid essential for maintaining proper hydration and electrolyte balance, forming bile salts, regulating intracellular calcium, supporting central nervous system function, and regulating immune system health.
Vitamin C - a water-soluble vitamin that functions as a powerful antioxidant that can neutralize free radicals; plays a role in infection control and wound healing by stimulating the activity of white blood cells; improves the absorption of non-heme iron.
Vitamin D3 - fat-soluble vitamin required for the absorption of calcium and phosphate; strengthens bone and muscle, supports immune system function, improves mood, reduces inflammation, and decreases the risk of heart failure.
Zinc - trace mineral required for DNA synthesis, cell growth, protein synthesis, wound healing, and immune system function.