I.V. vitamin therapy: Miracle or malarkey?

In recent years, I.V. vitamin therapy has grown in popularity as a wellness must-have touted hangover cure, an energy or immune system boost, and way to counteract aging. Infusions can be delivered spa clinic setting, your home, office, hotel—even at music festivals. Is all talk, no walk, is there some clinical benefit? Ranging price from $75 for standard hydration over $1,000 nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) session, treatment services offer several options of formulations rehydrate with fluids; replenish vitamins; resolve flu-like symptoms nausea, headaches, fatigue; strengthen one's system. Treatments last about 30 minutes hour most drip bar menus will feature the “Myers’ Cocktail,” comprised magnesium, calcium, B vitamins, C. This formulation was named after John Myers, MD, who used vitamins wide range conditions 1960s. Available infusions simple saline electrolyte solution mix-and-match blends B-complex C, NSAIDs, glutathione, minerals such magnesium zinc. As tag rises, commonly include more complicated combinations recommended pain recovery weight loss support. Other selections addition famotidine antiemetic stomach-related issues. The NAD+ offered by sites claim support brain health reverse Certainly, electrolytes are valuable rehydration replacing lost sodium. Research articles suggest that high-dose C may not harmful than placebo, but trials have reported adverse effects including raised BP, renal issues, imbalances, glucose meter errors, hemolytic anemia. administration glutathione shown short-term efficacy protection oxidative stress. Magnesium important regulating muscle nerve function, blood sucrose levels, BP. Zinc helps wounds heal supports system's fight against bacteria viruses. NSAIDs useful treating inflammation addresses ulcers, heartburn, sour stomach decreasing amount acid produced stomach. coenzyme oxidation–reduction reactions role metabolic rates. Low levels been linked multiple disease states neurodegenerative diseases. For adults, daily between 65 mg 90 mg. doses ranging 2,000 25,000 mg, high 20,000 which disposed through urine. safe less 350 mg/day while Myers’ Cocktail contain 4,000 more. Vitamins, zinc found variety foods people get amounts these diet alone. Berries, pecans, green tea, among others, provide rich antioxidants. Glutathione, another powerful antioxidant, almonds, kale, broccoli. nausea OTC available tablet powder. Recommended dosages 40 orally once day 20 twice or, parenterally, every 12 hours. rapid rehydration, electrolytes, those suffering dehydration whether illness, exercise-induced fatigue, overindulgences toxin exposure, alcohol. supplementation inherently harmful; however, trace our bodies need easily attained healthy balanced diet. Overdoses water-soluble excreted urine fat-soluble stored liver, fatty tissues, muscles, dangerous excess. Encourage patients exercise caution when pursuing therapy.