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Have you heard about IV therapy?

Here are some of the most common questions about IV therapy. 

What is IV therapy? 

IV therapy is an individualized formulation of vitamins, minerals and amino acids that are compounded in an IV bag and infused intravenously. There are many combinations of IV nutrients and they are prescribed with different targets. The IV infusions are formulated individually and each one is done according to the patient’s needs and medical history. 

What are the advantages of IV therapy?

With IV therapy, the nutrients are made available directly in the bloodstream, bypassing the liver metabolism. Therefore, IV drip is especially indicated when the absorption of nutrients is compromised or when therapeutic doses of nutrients cannot be reached by oral administration.

What are the possible health benefits with IV therapy?

There are many possible benefits with IV therapy, since nutrients are administrated directly in the bloodstream. Thus, nutrients in the blood can reach a concentration that would not be possible with oral intake. 

Do I need to book a consultation to have an IV infusion? 

Yes, the IV prescription is done individually after a medical assessment. Dr. Brum, ND  will check if the IV therapy is right for you. Dr. Brum, ND will rule out possible contraindications and allergies, perform physical exams and may ask in some cases for blood work.  

How long will the IV therapy take? 

It all depends on the type of IV that the patient will have. Usually, an IV infusion with a low dose of nutrients can take 40-45 minutes. However, in some cases where high doses of nutrients are administrated intravenously, the IV therapy can vary from 1-3 hours.  

How can I prepare for my IV infusion? 

Usually two questions that you are always going to hear before doing an IV infusion are: Have you eaten in the 3 hours before the IV? Are you hydrated? 

Therefore, having a snack and being well hydrated before the IV are key points that patients can do to prepare in advance for their IV infusions.