What’s So Great About IV Therapy?

IV nutrient bag held under the Aurora Bridge in Seattle, WA.

Whether you are looking to improve immune function, improve nutrient absorption, boost athletic performance, or healing from chronic illness, IV therapy is a fantastic tool to utilize.⁣

IV therapy provides a direct route of nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and amino acids through the blood stream.

⁣⁣This means, you get faster and more complete absorption when compared to oral supplementation.⁣

How? When you ingest these nutrients orally, they undergo first-pass metabolism before they can be released to cells. This reduces (and in some cases greatly reduces) the bioavailability of the nutrients.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣

On the other hand, IV therapy bypasses first-pass metabolism meaning that the nutrients are delivered to the blood stream and directly to the cells of your body.

This is an important consideration for patients with poor gut absorption or inflammatory gastrointestinal conditions, as they cannot absorb supplements well through oral administration. ⁣⁣