More people are turning to a different kind of vitamin boost, skipping the pills and going straight to an IV.
A quick needle, a drip of fluids and, for some patients like John Orpin, a big boost of goodness.
“I have way more energy during the day. I sleep better,” Orpin said.
Vitamin IV therapy is becoming a go-to for people looking to recharge, without taking a single pill.
Instead of going through your digestive system, experts at Your Best Life MD say the vitamins are delivered straight into your bloodstream.
“Your body really has to break everything down. You’re going to absorb a much [smaller] percent than if you’re getting it directly into your bloodstream, which allows for a much higher absorption and quicker availability,” said Registered Nurse Practitioner Paige Rhodes.
Rhodes says that means faster results, especially for people recovering from illness.
“It can really help just for overall general wellness. If someone’s feeling run-down, dealing with chronic stress or low energy, it can really help fill in those gaps,” Rhodes said.
The process is simple. After a quick consultation, patients are hooked up to an IV, and that’s pretty much it.
“They’ll come into our IV room. We have massage chairs and a fireplace, and they can just relax. A typical infusion will take about anywhere from 40 to 50 minutes,” Rhodes said.
For regulars, it becomes a part of their routine.
“I usually get it, and once I start feeling run-down, I come back in,” said Orpin.
Treatments are usually recommended every few weeks, depending on your lifestyle and goals.
“I always like to say that it’s a great tool in the toolkit, but it is not the toolkit itself,” said Rhodes.
So maybe not a magic fix, but for some people, it’s one more way to feel their best.
IV therapy has become so popular that there are now even mobile IV clinics, where nurses are on-call and will visit your home, business or hotel to bring the service right to you.
For more information about Vitamin IV therapy at Your Best Life MD, click here.