What Is IV Therapy? 

IV vitamin therapy is a type of treatment that involves delivering a customized cocktail of nutrients and vitamins directly into the bloodstream via an intravenous catheter. This type of therapy allows for vitamins and nutrients to quickly improve general health concerns such as dehydration and fatigue while providing overall wellness benefits. 

What Are the Benefits of IV Therapy? 

Hydration 

One of the primary benefits of vitamin IV therapy is hydration. For dehydrated individuals who are struggling to get enough fluids into their body whether because of illness or because of a busy schedule, this type of treatment can quickly restore hydration without requiring fluids to be taken orally.

Improved Nutrient Absorption

Nutrients can often become lost through the digestive process, leading to ineffective absorption. During IV vitamin therapy, these nutrients make it straight to your bloodstream, bypassing the digestive process. This can be a good option for patients who have malabsorption problems or digestive issues or just want a fast way to get the nutrients they need. 

Improved Immune Function

It can be difficult to get a sufficient amount of immune-boosting vitamins, nutrients, and minerals such as Vitamin C, Zinc, and selenium through diet alone. If you are feeling under the weather, you are continually coming down with illnesses, or you are entering flu season, IV hydration therapy can help to deliver these nutrients to your body to support your immune function. 

Increased Energy

IV therapy can be an efficient way to reduce fatigue and improve your energy levels throughout the day. Certain vitamins, such as B12 and B6, can help you to metabolize carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, converting food into energy that your body can use. Other ingredients such as magnesium can help reduce fatigue while also helping you to feel more relaxed. During IV infusion, a unique blend of nutrients is added to suit your nutritional requirements.

Stress Support

High levels of constant stress can lead to poor health over time. With our vitamin IV therapy, we can support your body during stressful times by giving it the nutrients that it needs for stress management and relaxation. Magnesium, B6, and B12 also play an important role in regulating mood, supporting a healthy stress response, and reducing anxiety and tension.

What Can We Treat With IV Therapy? 

Chronic Dehydration

Many people are chronically dehydrated without even realizing it. Chronic dehydration can come with hard-to-miss symptoms such as frequent headaches, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability, muscle weakness, and more. Through our IV drip therapy, we can quickly restore your hydration and provide you with maintenance treatments to ensure that you are properly hydrated.

Muscle Recovery

Athletes often use intravenous therapy because it can be a good way to recover from a strenuous workout. We can use a unique formulation to help your muscles recover more quickly, allowing you to bounce back faster after a workout.

Jet Lag

Traveling can be hard on the body. Often, individuals who travel are not able to keep up with their body’s nutritional needs or drink enough water to keep their bodies properly hydrated. This, along with long hours and time changes, can make your body feel sick and fatigued after a long journey. You can plan to have IV infusion therapy as soon as you return from your trip to help your body adjust faster. 

What to Expect During IV Therapy

At our clinic, we like to have you in for a consultation to discuss which of our IV nutrient therapy infusions may be best for you. We offer a wide selection of IV treatments to suit every situation.

Once your consultation is complete and you are ready for treatment, we will place the IV drip therapy in your arm. The nutrients are delivered at the perfect rate for absorption. IV drip therapy takes around 45 minutes to an hour to complete. During this time, you are welcome to read or use your phone and relax. You may begin feeling the results of your treatment right away. After your IV therapy, you will want to keep your bandage in place for an hour and stay hydrated.

Depending on the condition you are wishing to treat, you may benefit from a schedule of IV nutrient therapy sessions. We can discuss any additional IV treatments when you are in our office. 

Intravenous Therapy for Health and Wellness

IV hydration therapy can provide benefits for many individuals, including patients with digestive issues, chronic fatigue, malabsorption, nutrient deficiencies, and an intense workout schedule. If you feel that you could benefit from IV therapy, you can contact us for more information about this treatment. At The Ark Medspa, we offer our services in a state-of-the-art facility in New Albany, IN. You can book services online, or you can call us at (812) 308-3535 to learn more.