Vitamin Infusion

Commonly known as IV therapy, vitamin infusion therapy is a way to deliver hydrating fluid with necessary vitamins directly into a patient’s bloodstream. This allows the patient to feel an instantaneous effect while maximizing absorption of vitamins and supplements into the body.

Why chose vitamin therapy?

Intravenous (IV) vitamin therapy (also known as intravenous micronutrient therapy and hydration therapy) is a way to give high concentrations of vitamins and minerals directly into the bloodstream, allowing rapid absorption of higher doses of the vitamins and minerals than if the person got them through food or supplements.

What are the benefits?


IV vitamin therapy is used when people who cannot get enough vitamins and minerals because they cannot eat enough food or an illness prevents them from absorbing nutrients.

However, in contrast, some advocates claim that IV vitamin therapy can enhance wellness even in people who do not have vitamin (or mineral) deficiencies. Clinics and companies offering the Myers' cocktail and other high-dose IV vitamin formulations claim that these infusions can do the following:

  • Treat dehydration after extreme exercise or too much alcohol intake

  • Boost the immune system (although what this means or how this could be done is not clear)

  • Increase levels of energy and reduce fatigue

  • Relieve stress, anxiety, and depression

  • Eliminate toxins from the body

  • Make skin healthier

  • Treat hangovers and headaches

  • Treat asthma, allergies, chronic sinusitis, high blood pressure, fibromyalgia, diabetes, heart disease, acute muscle spasms, and Parkinson disease

  • Treat migraine and tension headaches

Sellers of IV vitamin therapy also claim that infusions are better than dietary sources of the vitamins because

  • The infusions can be given to people with various food sensitivities.

  • Large amounts of vitamins and minerals are delivered directly into the bloodstream, so they have a more direct path into the cells and mitochondria, where they allegedly have beneficial effects.

What happens during a vitamin infusion?

Below is what happens during a typical IV therapy procedure:

  1. Before the procedure, a healthcare professional will choose a vein where they insert the cannula. This may beTrusted Source in the forearm, wrist, the back of the hand, or the top of the foot. Once they have found a vein, the healthcare professional will sanitize the area with a wipe before inserting a fine needle attached to the cannula. They may use adhesive tape to hold the cannula in place.

  2. Once the cannula is in place, healthcare professionals will use tubing to connect it to the IV.

  3. During the infusion, a healthcare professional will regularly check the cannula to ensure that the IV is flowing properly and there is no pain or swelling in the area.

  4. Once the IV therapy infusion is complete, the healthcare professional will disconnect the cannula from the tubing and remove it from the vein.

  5. They will then apply pressure over the insertion wound to help slow any bleeding. They may dress the area with a cotton bud and adhesive tape.

  6. Overall this is a near painless procedure, allowing you to remain comfortable through the entire process.

How long does IV therapy stay in your system?

Fluids that enter the body through an IV may take effect quicker than if a person has consumed them orally. However, fluids, such as water, vitamins, and medication, should exit the body naturally, depending on the body’s digestive system. This may take a longer or shorter time, depending on the individual.