IV Nutrient Therapy (Intravenous Therapy)

Intravenous (IV) drip bag on IV pole

 

Intravenous (IV) therapy involves the administration of vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants, and amino acids directly into the blood stream.

Due to various factors such as genetics, lifestyle, and underlying health conditions, a person may have increased nutritional demands beyond what can be achieved through nutrition alone. IV therapy may be especially helpful for people suffering from malabsorption and digestive issues, inflammation, autoimmune disorders, fatigue, or when the therapeutic dose is simply too high to take orally. 

Benefits

Intravenous (IV) therapy has many potential benefits compared to oral administration, including:

  • Bypassing the digestive system. For this reason, IV therapy may be particularly helpful for individuals who have poor absorption or digestive concerns.

  • Bypassing the liver. The liver metabolizes and eliminates a percentage of nutrients before they can be utilized by the body.

  • Providing a higher dosage than the digestive system can absorb.

IV therapy may be useful in:

  • Chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia

  • Digestive conditions

  • Immune health, cold & flu recovery, chronic infections

  • Migraines

  • Anxiety and depression

  • PMS

  • Pregnancy and postpartum care

  • Some autoimmune conditions

Is It Safe?

IV nutrient therapy is generally regarded as a safe treatment. Your naturopathic doctor will review the benefits, risks, and potential side effects of every proposed treatment.

Dr. Dominique Vanier ND provides intravenous (IV) therapy to new and existing patients in the IV Lounge at Clarity Health in Burlington, Ontario.