The acronym “IV” stands for intravenous therapy, “intra-” meaning within or inside and “venous” relating to the veins. Thus, IV therapy is a method of administering fluids (and nutrients) into the body via the blood vessels, and it’s the fastest way possible to deliver essential nutrients to your body.

You’ve always been told to take your vitamins, why not inject them? Vitamin IV infusions are a safe and effective way to deliver vitamins and minerals directly into the bloodstream – via a small needle similar to those you would be given at the hospital. Each IV contains a custom blend of nutrients to boost your energy, prevent a cold or sickness, support muscle health and much more. Just look at our assortment of Vitamin IVs and choose one to fit your needs.

Some IV drips contain electrolytes and salts, while others contain sugars, vitamins, and antioxidants. Each concoction differs depending on the health and wellness needs of each patient.

The most common ingredients that go into IVs include:

• Saline. This a solution of salt in water and is the most common type of fluid for IVs. A Saline solution is great for dehydration and hangovers since sodium is a type of electrolyte.
• Vitamins. The benefits of vitamins and antioxidants are essential, as they can give us a boost of energy, strengthen our immune system, plus so much more.
• Electrolytes. These essential elements and compounds hydrate our bodies, regulate nerve and muscle function, regulate blood pressure, and more. Besides sodium, your body needs potassium, calcium, bicarbonate, magnesium, chloride and phosphate — all of which are electrolytes.
• Amino Acids. Amino acids are the building blocks of life. Our body uses 23 amino acids, connected in different patterns to build protein molecules. This is very important because the entire body is made of protein molecules.  these molecules are involved in many biological and chemical functions in the human body and are necessary for growth, development and overall health and wellness.   

As a drip hydration therapy medical spa, we use all of these ingredients to formulate our drips based on the wellness needs of our patients. Some IVs, like our Skinny Drip, are designed to enhance for weight loss and contain a metabolism booster. Our Glamour drip is designed to promote glowing skin, healthy hair, strong bones, healthy liver, reduced oxidation and cellular growth. 

IV vitamin drips are thought to benefit a variety of conditions. It can be used for the treatment of dehydration, hangovers, boosting immune systems, boost energy, improve mood, and much more.

IV drips work by administering vitamins, nutrients, and fluids directly into the bloodstream. The drip is administered into the bloodstream intravenously to enable maximum absorption. The body is able to absorb 90-100% of the nutritional contents administered, unlike just the 20-50% absorption rate that is possible when taken orally. A lot of people have been reported to have found significant improvements in their different conditions after taken IV vitamin drips. For example, it can take several hours after drinking water before your body starts to benefit from the water you drank but with IV fluids you will begin to benefit immediately.

Why not just take vitamin supplements orally? Many people do not absorb vitamins in their digestive track very well.  For those dealing with digestive issues such as constipation, chron’s, celiac, IBS it can be helpful to bypass the digestive track and go directly to the bloodstream for high absorption at a cellular level.

Depending on your nutritional needs you may see dramatic effects after the first IV. People who get regular IVs will feel less dramatic effects as their body starts to obtain optimal hydration and nutritional balance. Some get an IV weekly, multiple times a week, several times a month or as needed.

The hydration generally last for several days as your body utilizes and processes the excess volume of saline (salt water). Based on which IV treatment you receive, the metabolic stimulating effects and vitamin replenishment can last for several weeks.

All of our IV formulations are all designed as water soluble so that any excess amino acids or vitamins are able to be urinated and do not build up in the body to excessive levels.

Yes. IV fluids make you feel much better. You benefit from IV fluids immediately having the fluids intravenously. Your body is able to absorb the fluids very fast. Your body will also experience maximum absorption of the fluids.

What if I am pregnant? If  pregnant, normal saline fluids are commonly an option for infusion. However, any additional IV vitamins or minerals will require a written prescription from your physician.

IV therapy can provide many benefits to you such as boosting your immune system, boosting your energy levels, increase mental clarity, improve symptoms of depression, improve anxiety, relieve dehydration, relieve hangover, and many more.

Is vitamin infusion therapy safe? Our IV drip treatments are performed by medical professionals and are sourced from an FDA registered facility. Most of the nutrients are the same as what you ingest in food or supplements; they are just delivered differently and more effectively to the bloodstream. Side effects or negative reactions to the substances in the IV infusion therapy are almost non-existent. Slight bruising, itching or swelling on the skin from the IV is possible, like any needle injection, but these effects are mild and quickly dissipate. The treatment is not painful, just a slight prick to the skin as the needle is inserted.