IV Hydration and Nutrients

 The most popular reasons for IV treatment is to relieve stress, rid your body of toxins, balance hormones, boost immunity, and make your skin healthier. There are positive anecdotal claims of relief and rejuvenation, but there’s no hard evidence to support these claims. Vitamins used in the IVs are water soluble, so once your body uses what’s needed, it will excrete the excess through your kidneys into your urine.

The first IV vitamin drips were developed and administered by Dr. John Myers in the 1970s. His research led to the popular Myers’ Cocktail. These types of infusions generally take anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour, and take place within a medical office with a licensed medical professional observing the infusion. While you’re undergoing an IV vitamin drip, your body is receiving a higher concentration of the vitamins themselves. A vitamin that’s taken by mouth gets broken down in the stomach and digestive tract, and is limited on how much can be absorbed (50 percent). If, however, the vitamin is given through an IV, it’s absorbed at a much higher percentage (90 percent).

 Our treatments are elective, so it’s not a requirement to have a doctor’s note prior to any services. WHOLEhealth MHK-IV is a non-medical, elective service that requires signing a waiver of liability prior to receiving infusion. That being said, if you have health related questions or concerns it is your responsibility to consult with your primary care provider. Although we have trained medical staff, they are unable to answer or consult with you on any medical questions or concerns. If you wish to learn about membership in the Functional Medicine practice, click here.

Anyone in good health who is 18 or older! We want everyone to experience the benefits that come with IV infusion. When you receive services you are representing you are in good health and without any medical condition that would exclude you from this type of service.

*if under 18, it must be under the supervision of the WHMHK medical staff.

 Signing the waiver is saying this is an elective procedure and is not deemed as treatment. The waiver will state that you, as the receiver, do not expect any particular result from the IVs.

• Air embolism that can lead to a stroke
• Fluid overload
• Electrolyte imbalances that can lead to kidney, brain and heart damage
• Vein irritation
• Infection 

All of these risks are taken into consideration when receiving IV nutrition. We at WHOLEhealth MHK do everything we can to avoid any of these risks, but like most things, we have to alert you to possible risks. (After the medical waiver is filled out, we reserve the right to refuse treatment to individuals that fall in the high risk category.)

Generally speaking, oral supplements are recommended as a safe daily substitute for nutritional deficiencies or as a therapy for certain health conditions. While oral supplements are certainly beneficial, they are not always enough. Many people have underlying health issues that prevent orally taken supplements from properly absorbing into the bloodstream. Factors like, alcohol use, smoking, conditions like diabetes or Crohn’s disease and even stress can have negative effects on your body’s ability to absorb the nutrients it needs. These are all instances where a person would receive superior benefits from the bioavailability of IV nutrient therapy.

IV nutrient therapy bypasses the liver’s first-pass metabolism, and as a result, the utilization of IV nutrients is more efficient than oral supplementation. Additionally, the effects of nutritional IVs are immediately noticeable and longer lasting (days or weeks).

IV nutritional therapy is very effective and generally safe when administered by a trained practitioner.

The vast majority of patients can tolerate most IV nutritional therapies. However, there are certain medical conditions were IV nutritional therapy is contraindicated. An individual may have an allergy to a nutrient and therefore should not receive infusions containing that nutrient. In addition, kidney or heart disease or high blood pressure may prevent the use of some of the nutrients. Lastly, those diagnosed with G6PD deficiency can’t receive IV Vitamin C in high doses.

• Vitamin B1 - Essential for glucose metabolism.
• Vitamin B2 - Breaks down protein, fats, and carbohydrates.
• Vitamin B3 - Helps convert food into energy.
• Vitamin B6 - Aids in the production of important neurotransmitters in the brain.
• Vitamin B12a - Supports the normal functioning of the nervous system. 
• L-Carnitine - An amino acid which transports fatty acids into the mitochondria. 
• Inositol - One of the nutrients that belongs to the B vitamin complex. It works to reduce blood cholesterol and support the metabolism of fats.
• Choline - Helps to transport fat and cholesterol, as well as help the liver excrete chemical waste products inside the body. 

These are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any medical conditions. There is some thought the vitamins included support the above functions in the body.

Methylcobalamin 1 mg/mL (10mg/mL in Lipo-Boost 10), Pyridoxine HCl 12.5 mg/mL, Choline Chloride 50 mg/mL, Inositol 50 mg/mL, Thiamine 50 mg/mL, Niacinamide 85 mg/mL, Dexpanthenol 10 mg/mL, Riboflavin-5-Phosphate1.7 mg/mL, Acetyl-L-Carnitine 30 mg/mL, Lidocaine Hydrochloride 10 mg/mL