Is IV Nutrient Therapy Right for You?
4 Reasons Why IV Nutrient Therapy Might Just Be The Best Thing You Ever Do
To many people, IVs sound like something reserved for emergency situations: hospitals, paramedics, and cancer patients. But IVs have many more potential uses for wellness outside of the emergency room. For many decades doctors have been using IV Nutrient Therapy in everyday patients to help them obtain optimal health with outstanding results.
IV Nutrient Therapy is the intravenous administration of specific nutrients and fluids directly into the bloodstream. Many clinics, such as EmpowerMed, offer a wide variety of IV Nutrient Therapy options. These medical nutrition formulas can be used to help everything from migraines to PMS, enhancing muscle recovery, and reducing autoimmunity.
With wide-ranging benefits like this, it's no wonder that IIV Nutrient Therapy has become so popular in recent history.
Why Choose IV Nutrient Therapy?
1) More nutrition for your cells
“Nutrient" is a simple term for a very complex process. Our bodies are made up of some 37.2 trillion cells. Yes, trillion with a T. Each and every cell depends on specific nutrients to ensure its survival. These nutrients are the vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fats and carbohydrates. We call this “biochemistry”. Without these nutrients, your cells die. Period. IV Nutrient Therapy provides a direct source of nutrition for your cells to use.
2) Better absorption of your nutrients
Did you know that when you take a vitamin or supplement, only a small amount of that actually makes it into your bloodstream? A portion - some estimates range from 50-60% - always ends up being eliminated rather than getting to your cells. This is why supplements need to be dosed high and taken frequently. Absorption requires the breakdown of supplements, particularly the capsules they are delivered in, with digestive enzymes. Most people have lower levels of digestive enzymes as we age. Additionally, if you have any kind of gut inflammation or issues with the microbiome, absorption is even less.
3) Skips the gut microbiome
In some people, the gut microbiome will actually alter nutrients into forms that make them dangerous. If you are someone with known gut infections, like candida, H pylori or dysbiosis, IV Nutrient Therapy is highly recommended to make sure you are feeding your body, not the bugs in your gut.
4) IV Nutrient Therapy is drug-free
The IV Nutrient Therapy used at EmpowerMed clinic is completely free of synthetic drugs. This means we use only the highest quality vitamins, minerals, and amino acids that your body recognizes as natural. These nutrients present much less risk than synthetic drugs. All of our IV nutrients are purchased from USA-certified compounding pharmacies where rigorous testing for quality assurance and purity is performed on every batch.
Next Steps
The doctors at EmpowerMed are highly trained to develop and administer IV nutrient therapy. But it is important to know that IV Nutrient Therapy is not appropriate for everyone. Prior to any long-term IV Nutrient Therapy, you will need to have a specific IV intake performed and obtain basic bloodwork to clear you for ongoing IV Nutrient Therapy. IV Nutrient Therapy is never given to those with known liver, kidney, and cardiovascular disease and is used with caution in those with G6PD deficiency.
Once you have been cleared, your doctor will work with you to pick the right formula for your concerns. If needed, we will even customize a formula!
If you have questions or are ready to begin IV Nutrient Therapy, reach out to the EmpowerMed team of naturopathic doctors today. We take a collaborative approach to natural medicine, partnering with patients to help them achieve their unique health and wellness goals.
Contact us today at 760-456-7501 or use our booking link to schedule. We offer a complimentary 15-minute consultation for every new patient.
EmpowerMed Clinic is located just off the I-15 and Carroll Canyon within the Fitness Quest 10 Wellness Center of Scripps Ranch, San Diego County, CA. We serve the communities of North County San Diego, Poway, Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch, Mira Mesa, Ramona, Scripps Ranch, Santee, and more.
Written by Dr. Carleigh Golightly