What is IV Hydration?
There has been so much buzz around getting an IV to meet your nutrient needs. It’s becoming more of a social event, like going to a spa with a friend. But is it really worth it?
We all know the formula to keep up a healthy lifestyle: drink 8 glasses of water per day, eat nutritious balanced meals, and exercise. However, sometimes the formula is not that simple—deficiencies in certain vitamins and minerals can still exist. Everyone’s body is different, and so is every metabolism.
Studies have shown that nearly one-third of the American population is at risk for at least one vitamin deficiency or anemia. This is where IV therapy offers significant benefits by delivering essential nutrients directly into the bloodstream, ensuring faster and more effective absorption.
What is in these IVs?
Every mixture is a little different, it mainly depends on the needs of the client. The basic formula is still the same.
Isotonic Fluids
These fluids help increase fluid volume outside of your cells, which means they keep you hydrated and help reverse symptoms of moderate dehydration. If you're looking for a fast and effective hydration boost, consider our Hydration IV Drip, designed to restore essential fluids and electrolytes quickly.
Vitamins and Minerals
This is where the IV bag differs from person to person. It can be mixed to reflect specific deficiencies a client has. There are also various types of IV drip therapies available for at-home use, including hydration-focused IVs, immune-boosting formulas, and energy-enhancing drips.
Can I just drink my water for adequate hydration?
The simple answer is yes, but drinking water requires processing through the stomach and intestines. IV hydration is much more effective because it maintains fluid balance upon entering the bloodstream. This allows for faster and more efficient hydration.
Why not just take a pill?
Some might argue that vitamin supplements in pill form work just as well. However, there is a key difference between pill supplementation and IV supplementation: metabolism speed.
Pills take longer to metabolize once digested, meaning the effects are delayed.
Even after digestion, only a portion of the vitamins and minerals are absorbed.
IV supplementation enters the bloodstream immediately, allowing for 100% absorption of vitamins and minerals.
Have Questions?
If you have questions regarding IV hydration, reach out to us. We would be happy to help. Schedule your appointment now with Navo.
SOURCE: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5537775/