IV Vitamin drips

What are they?

IV (intra-venous) vitamin drips, also known as IV therapy or Nutrient therapy, are a way of giving the body essential vitamins, nutrients and minerals directly into your blood stream to work immediately.

This is not a new nutrient delivery method, we’ve been using it for centuries. It’s recently become popular with the growing trend of Aesthetic medicine.

They are not meant to replace oral intake from food but rather to supplement your intake from food.

Why IV and not pills?

Where we’ve traditionally used pills/tablet using the oral route, IV allows for faster, direct and with no loss in the digestive system delivery of these essential elements.

The type and quality of the food we eat has evolved and we may not necessarily be getting the needed amounts and good quality nutrients from our food anymore. Additionally, some people may have issues with poor absorption or excessive excretion without even knowing it

What is the difference between IV and IM

IV stands for Intra-Venous, which means inside the vein ie. Injected directly into the blood circulation.

IM stands for Intra-Muscular, which means inside the muscle ie. Injected into the muscle and will still need to make its way to the blood circulation.

What are the benefits of IV drip therapy?

Hydration: Hydration therapy improves:

• Skin clarity, anti-aging  
• Skin brightening or lightening
• And rid your body of toxins 
• Hangover effects

Mental vitality: Different vitamins and minerals have different benefits to the brain and the neuro-muscular systems. The prescription of the nutrients in your drip will be dependent on what we are needing to improve. These effects include improving:

• Stress and anxiety 
• Brain Function  
• Addiction recovery

Energy boost: An Energy drip contains fluids, electrolytes, vitamins, minerals that assist the body achieve the following:

•  Increased energy 
• Combats fatigue, jet lag
• Improved sleep

Immune Boost: IV Immune boost therapy contains multiple vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, amino-acids that aid in the immune system recovery. The effects include:

• Improves inflammation in the body
• Boost metabolism
• Support immune system pathways

Muscle strength and recovery: IV drip can aid with muscle and mental support of sports. The effects include:

• Improves sports performance and sports recovery 
• Improves pain and inflammation  
• Boost metabolism  

Fertility: Fertility IV therapy assist with:

•  Boosting fertility.

Balancing hormone 

How long is a session?

Typically anytime between 20 – 60 minutes, depending on the amount of fluid prescribed.

How soon do I feel the effects?

This ranges between people and what the deficit nutrient is.

Eg. Energy boosting effects may be immediate with some individuals, but may take 3-5 days in others. Where immune boost therapy you may not necessarily feel a sense of it’s working but the body’s immune system will be boosted.

Consult with your Aesthetic doctor to explore these options for your skin.

VITO Med & Aesthetics

Dr Precious Garnett