When you want to boost your vitamin and mineral intake, you probably reach for a multivitamin supplement. For years, these supplements have been the go-to standard for improving your micronutrient intake. However, there is now another option. More and more, patients are choosing to undergo IV vitamin infusion, a process by which a cocktail of vitamins is delivered straight to the bloodstream via an intravenous drip. What are the benefits of this type of therapy, and why might you want to choose it over taking an oral multivitamin?

1. You Aren't Relying on Your Body to Absorb the Nutrients

You can take all of the oral supplements you want, but you cannot guarantee that they end up being absorbed by your digestive tract and assimilated into your bloodstream. If you have ever struggled with digestive difficulties, your body may not absorb certain nutrients well; they'll just pass out in your waste. On the other hand, with IV therapy, the vitamins are infused directly into your bloodstream, bypassing your digestive process to ensure your cells have direct access to the nutrients.

2. The Infusion Can Be Customized to Your Needs

The selection of multivitamins on the shelves is severely limiting. Chances are, most formulas either lack nutrients that you need or contain nutrients you don't need. Taking too much of certain nutrients can cause more harm than good — or, in some cases, is just a waste. And taking a multivitamin that lacks one or more nutrients you're deficient in won't sufficiently solve your problems. Sure, you can take a few other pills to meet your nutrient requirements, but who wants to swallow a whole handful of pills every morning? An infusion can be customized to include all of the nutrients you personally need, based on blood test results and symptoms. Your doctor can exclude nutrients you don't need, too. This is less wasteful and much simpler than trying to rely on oral supplements.

3. You'll Feel More Energized

One of the key benefits of IV therapy is improved energy levels. Many people are deficient in one or more of the B vitamins, which are highly involved in metabolism, and getting an infusion that contains these vitamins will leave you feeling awakened and alive. Plus, IV therapy hydrates you, which further boosts your energy levels, especially if you're someone who is very active, lives in a hot environment, or consumes alcohol on a regular basis.

4. You'll Reduce Your Risk of Illness

Vitamin C is well known for its role in immunity, but there is an array of other nutrients, from zinc to vitamin E, that are also involved in immunity. By boosting your levels of these nutrients, IV vitamin therapy will help protect you from the cold, flu, and other illnesses. If you work with children or tend to become ill a lot in the winter months, it's an especially good idea to have IV nutrient therapy as flu season rolls in and perhaps every few weeks throughout flu season.

5. Your Mental Health May Improve

Depression and anxiety are very complex issues, and it would be irresponsible to suggest that every case is due to nutrient deficiencies. However, for many people, nutrient deficiencies do exacerbate mental health symptoms and make them worse. A deficiency of vitamin B12 or magnesium, in particular, can exacerbate depression. IV vitamin therapy to raise your levels of these nutrients may boost your mood and help alleviate symptoms.

To learn more about the many benefits of IV vitamin therapy, talk to your doctor. They can work with you to concoct a vitamin mixture that is best for you. 

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