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What is IV Nutrient Therapy?

Dubbed by many medical doctors and aesthetics therapists as the fastest and most effective way to boost your vitamin and mineral levels, IV nutrient therapy is no longer an exclusive anti-aging health and beauty treatment for Hollywood stars. You too can get the benefits of IV nutrient therapy, enabling you to achieve stunning skin and a healthy digestive and immune system.

An increasing number of people are turning to IV nutrient therapy as a more efficient alternative to taking oral vitamins, but why is that? As noted by Dr. Frank Lipman, a pioneer in integrative and functional medicine, during an interview on Good Morning America: “The power of IV therapy is that it delivers the products, whether hydration fluids or vitamins, straight to your veins. It is an easy way to get nutrients right into [the] system quickly without having to be absorbed through the digestive system.”

In IV nutrient therapy, the drip bag contains a solution that is filled with vital vitamins and minerals. As the substances bypass your digestive system by being directly injected, essential nutrients can be fully absorbed at a quicker rate than they would be when taking traditional oral supplements. As a result, your body can fully reap the benefits of the nutrients and do so more quickly than with other options.

As explained by clinical pharmacist Dena Westphalen: “These types of infusions…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).”

IV Nutrient Therapy Benefits

IV infusions have been credited with an abundance of benefits, from reducing the appearance of aging skin to aiding muscle recovery and enhancing the immune system. Dr Lipman said he has been utilizing the therapy the past 20 years to effectively aid “people who are tired, run-down, or getting sick, and it works really well.”

Consider, for example:

• Perhaps the most popular benefit of IV nutrient therapy is its powerful anti-aging effects on the skin. Certain drip bags have been specially tailored to contain a multitude of antioxidants that neutralize harmful free radicals to leave the skin glowing and healthful. Drips can also contain youth-promoting powerhouses such as collagen and can boost hydration for a luminous radiance.
  
• IV nutrient therapy also offers many internal benefits, including its ability to boost the immune system, particularly after mild illness or during the colder months. Bags that target the immune system tend to be brimming with vitamins and antioxidants to promote overall health and nourish the body while fighting off toxins.
  
• Ideal for those undergoing a weight-loss journey, some IV nutrient treatments have been designed to restore a faster metabolism, allowing the body to burn fat more quickly. Substances such as carnitine, an amino acid, are often included to facilitate the conversion of fat into energy, resulting in faster weight loss.
  
• Struggling to remember the events of last night? IV nutrient therapy is the most advanced hangover therapy there is, with bags formulated to detoxify the body and provide energy to banish the unpleasant symptoms of having one too many.
  
• Many people struggle with exhaustion and chronic fatigue as a result of hectic modern lifestyles, but IV nutrient therapy can provide a targeted remedy. Some treatments contain substances to aid brain function, increase cellular metabolism, and even increase the rate of DNA repair for improved energy and vitality.
• An effective solution to physical aches and pains, IV bags can be tailored to not only support muscle recovery but also maintain muscle over time, making them ideal for pro-athletes and at-home fitness fanatics alike.

These are just a few of the wide-ranging benefits of IV nutrient therapy. Whatever your health and beauty concerns, there is sure to be a nutrient treatment available that caters to your specific needs.

IV Nutrient Therapy with Greenwich MD

At Greenwich MD, we offer an extensive range of IV nutrient therapies which can be given as a one- time treatment, or administered once or twice a month depending on your particular needs. The painless process typically takes 15 to 30 minutes, with quick results.

We have an extensive IV nutrition menu with 23 drip bags to choose from, each offering its own unique and powerful benefits. Our doctor can provide a consultation on the best IV nutrition treatment for you and can even customize your own bag with Intramuscular Boosters for targeted nourishment.

Provide your body with the essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients it needs and see real benefits with Greenwich MD’s tailored IV nutrient treatments, formulated with your wellbeing in mind.