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Some people call it IV vitamin therapy, while others call it IV micronutrient therapy. Regardless of name preference, the purpose remains the same: to provide supplemental vitamins and micronutrients into your body to improve the body’s state of health and overall well-being.

Since the early 1980s, IV vitamin therapy has been used to treat patients. The late Dr. Myers created the Myers’ Cocktail, which contains magnesium, calcium, vitamin C, and other B-complex vitamins, as one of the first forms of IV vitamin therapy.

The majority of people get their vitamins and micronutrients from food, while some may also take supplementary multivitamin pills. Orally consumed vitamins and micronutrients travel to the stomach and intestines, where gastrointestinal enzymes break them down and allow for absorption into the bloodstream. These compounds can only be absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract so quickly before they pass through the body and are expelled as feces. In addition, before reaching the remainder of the body, the majority of chemicals that are absorbed from the gut travel via the liver for additional processing. The metabolism, age, genetics, and interactions with other orally taken products of an individual all affect the amount of vitamins absorbed from the intestine.

When Should You Receive an IV Micronutrient Infusion? 

There are no definite answers regarding who should take vitamin C or benefit from intravenous vitamin infusion therapy. A person may start with an IV vitamin therapy if their healthcare provider recommends it. Other considerations that may warrant the need for IV vitamin therapy are the following:

  • Individuals suffering or recovering from illnesses; IV vitamins may help boost the immune system and speed up recovery.
  • Individuals who feel run down and have chronic low energy.
  • Individuals with mood disorders such as depression and anxiety.
  • Athletes before and after major sporting activities.

For the most part, anyone can receive an IV vitamin infusion. The components are generally well-tolerated, and the risks of adverse effects, though present, are mild.

Types of IV Micronutrient Therapy 

There are many types of intravenous vitamin infusions that are available for administration. These types can be categorized based on the reason for which the infusions are administered. The different types of IV vitamin bags often have many similar ingredients; what makes them different is the quantities of the individual ingredients in each vitamin bag type. Some common types of IV micronutrient therapy infusions are:

  • Myers cocktail: As mentioned earlier, this is one of the earliest and most common IV vitamin therapy types. There are a variety of recipes that can be used to make up the Myers cocktail, depending on the physician as well as the preferences of the individual receiving the infusion.
  • Immune boosters: These IV bags contain ingredients that have been shown to help the immune system. These infusions are designed to improve the time it takes for healing to occur, reduce inflammation and duration of illnesses, and guard against infection.
  • Metabolism boosters: These infusions are designed to boost overall body metabolism, restore energy levels, burn off body fat, and improve body performance.
  • Recovery enhancers: These infusions are mainly for athletes or those who perform frequent high-intensity exercises. The ingredients in these bags have been shown to reduce tissue inflammation, shorten the recovery time after the exercise, replenish essential nutrients, and improve the athletes’ overall performance.

In addition to the ones listed above, there are many other types of intravenous micronutrient types available. By consulting with their healthcare provider, patients can better understand the type of vitamin therapy best suited to them.

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS

Vitamin infusions given intravenously are often risk-free and have few adverse effects. When adverse effects do develop, it may be because of inadequate antiseptic practices during the infusion’s delivery. Additionally, some side effects could result from hypersensitive reactions to one or more infusion’s constituents.