How IV Therapy Improves Your Overall Health

Intravenous (IV) therapy treats acute conditions, including jet lag, hangovers, and dehydration. However, it can also provide a simple and effective way to support your general health. 

At MOD-DOC, our caring team regularly uses IV therapy to increase nutrient delivery, enhance vitality, and strengthen immunity. Keep reading to learn more about these benefits and why you should consider incorporating them into your preventive healthcare.

What is IV vitamin therapy?

IV vitamin therapy is an outpatient procedure that sends vitamins, minerals, and nutrients directly into your bloodstream. At the start of treatment, we insert a small needle into a vein in your inner elbow. The needle connects to an intravenous drip containing a saline solution, which serves as the base for nutrients or medication. 

IV therapy presents similar benefits to oral vitamins and supplements. However, since it enters your bloodstream, these nutrients bypass your digestive system, allowing for greater cell uptake. In other words, you get more benefits in less time.

3 ways IV therapy improves your health

IV vitamin therapy benefits your health in three main ways, including:

1. It provides hydration and enhanced nutrient delivery

Oral supplements, like vitamins and minerals, take several hours to break down and be absorbed by your cells. IV therapy, on the other hand, significantly streamlines this process. It instantly infuses your bloodstream with water, nutrients, and electrolytes, resulting in faster, more efficient absorption. 

The rapid onset starts working right away, and many people say they feel better after a single IV infusion.

2. It improves energy and vitality

Nearly 13% of American adults say they regularly feel fatigued. Many people rely on caffeinated drinks, like coffee and soda, to counter exhaustion, but this only masks the fatigue without addressing the underlying cause. 

Since fatigue is often linked to dehydration and nutrient deficiencies, restoring vitamins and minerals to optimal levels can be very beneficial.

After IV therapy, many of our patients report feeling energized. As an added benefit, the treatment can help with post-exercise recovery and reduce muscle soreness, making it a great option for athletes and those who work physically demanding jobs.

3. It supports the immune system

We can customize your IV therapy in various ways. One of our most popular options — the Myers Cocktail — contains ingredients that strengthen the body's defense system, such as vitamin C, B vitamins, zinc, calcium, and magnesium. This combination may help reduce the risk of acute infections, like common colds, the flu, and COVID-19.

Request an IV therapy consultation today

If you’re curious about using IV therapy to improve your health, contact the MOD-DOC team in Farr West or Draper, Utah, today. Call the nearest office or click the online booking tool to make an appointment.