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Is IV Vitamin Drip Therapy the Antidote Your Immune System Needs?

22 January, 2020 by lenny-cohen-md

If you want to proactively prevent cold and flu symptoms, or boost a weak immune system, then it may be time to consider vitamin drip therapy. Vitamin drip therapy, also known as IV vitamin therapy, rushes micronutrients directly to your cells to give your immune system the building blocks it needs. Vitamins play an important role in regulating a wide range of immune processes:

  • Lymphocyte production
  • Antibody production
  • T-helper-cell differentiation
  • Immune response regulation
Having a poor vitamin intake can lead to vitamin deficiencies and a weak immune system. And it’s more common than you might expect.

Getting Enough Vitamins

In spite of our best efforts to eat well, it can be difficult to maintain a healthy diet. But even when you eat a healthy diet of fruits and vegetables, you may be impacted by factors out of your control, such as the quality of the soil the fruits and vegetables are grown in. So even if you’re getting enough calories, it may be a challenge to get enough vitamins from food alone. This is where IV vitamin therapy comes in. Vitamin drip therapy delivers the micronutrients directly to your cells, right where you need it most.

Vitamin Drip Therapy Versus Pills

Vitamin drip therapy may be the future of illness recovery and wellness, but why is IV nutrition recommended over pills and capsules? Unlike vitamins ingested orally, vitamin drip therapy doesn’t rely on the digestive system for vitamin absorption. A major benefit of IV therapy is that 100% of the solution is delivered directly into your bloodstream for maximum absorption. When you take vitamins in the pill form, your ability to fully absorb their micronutrients will depend on many factors such as:
  • Bioavailability of the vitamin supplement
  • Digestive issues
  • Chronic and acute disease
  • Pregnancy
  • Fitness level
  • Malnutrition
  • Age
  • Genetic factors
Without proper absorption, your body has little opportunity to make use of these essential micronutrients for the benefit of your immune system.

Quality Above All Else

Vitamins taken by mouth are considered to be dietary supplements by the FDA and aren’t closely regulated. Because of this, it’s difficult to determine the quality of any vitamin pills and capsules you may be taking. In a study investigating the safety of dietary supplements, researchers found that only 21% of the supplements tested by several major retailers contained the ingredients they claimed to contain on their packaging. At ReIVeDoc, we value quality and only source our IV vitamins from pharmacies approved by the FDA.

Get The Antidote

If you’re concerned about your immune system and want to proactively prevent the cold and flu this season, then The Antidote vitamin drip therapy may be right for you. The Antidote is a proprietary blend of trace vitamins and essential minerals designed to support immune system function, expedite illness recovery, and promote cell repair and healing. Delivered directly into the bloodstream, the Antidote is fast-acting, promoting rapid micronutrient absorption.

What to Expect

You can expect minimal downtime from your Antidote vitamin drip therapy session. But if you do feel tired, this may be a sign your body’s releasing toxins, and you’re undergoing a detoxification process. This should be temporary and considered a part of the healing process on your pathway to wellness. For more information about your next Chicago IV vitamin therapy treatment, visit us to learn more.

Is Vitamin Drip Therapy right for me?

Not getting enough trace vitamins and essential minerals can make your immune system suffer. If you’re in doubt about your vitamin intake and want to be proactive about supporting your immune system, consult with a board-certified neurologist who specializes in vitamin drip therapy. Give your immune system the Antidote it deserves. Visit our IV clinic to learn more.

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