Before leaping to get IV therapy, it is essential to understand the components that make up the IV fluid. We know it has water, salt, and sugar which are vital liquids our body requires. However, delving into the more profound ingredients of this innovative treatment will help us in the treatment process. Who knows? You may be able to devise your mix of IV fluids.
What’s An IV Fluid?
An intravenous fluid or IV fluid is a specially formulated solution injected into a vein and infuses into the bloodstream. Primarily, it cures and prevents dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. If a patient cannot eat or drink, the IV fluid will be administered, so their body consumes the necessary nutrition. Therefore, IV therapy is a standard, safe, and simple procedure with low complications.
Why Use IV Fluids?
Water is a crucial nutrient our body, even the cells, requires. Even if water makes up 60% of our body, it cannot produce sufficient water on its own to cover all bodily processes that require it. The amount our body needs exceeds the amount it can reproduce. If the body does not meet the required amount of water, health problems arise, such as dehydration, headache, and diarrhea.
Besides water, salt and sugar are also necessary components of IV fluids. Combining these three in the right amount will result in a super hydrator. Glucose or sugar, salt, and water hydrate the body better than water only. IV therapy uses fluids that are not limited to water only. It includes a balanced mix of salt, sugar, vitamins, minerals, medications, and nutrients the body needs.
What’s In An IV Fluid?
An IV bag is brimming with antioxidants, medications, minerals, nutrients, and vitamins. It includes the following components.
1. Saline
- Saline is a salt and water solution. It is the most commonly used fluid in IV therapy.
- It is also the primary ingredient in an IV bag because it distributes the other components in the IV fluid throughout the body. With its help, the antioxidants, medications, minerals, nutrients, and vitamins are efficiently and effectively delivered and permeated into the bloodstream.
- It enables maximum absorption of the essential components in the body; hence the patient achieves the best results from the IV therapy.
- It rehydrates and replenishes water in the body, accounting for 60% of water.
- It supplies electrolytes to repair body tissues, stabilize blood pressure, serve as muscle and nerve support, and alleviate water deficiency or dehydration’s physical and psychological effects.
2. Dextrose
- Dextrose is a sterile solution of sugar and water.
- It is a simple type of regular sugar from corn and wheat that is less sweet than refined sugar.
- Once the body digests and converts it into energy, it keeps it active.
- It regulates low blood sugar levels when consumed in moderation.
- It can help manage fatigue and weariness.
3. Vitamin B Complex
- Studies show that B vitamins are the building blocks of a healthy body. It comprises eight B vitamins, which include B-1 (thiamine), B-2 (riboflavin), B-3 (niacin), B-5 (pantothenic acid), B-6 (pyridoxine), B-7 (biotin), B-9 (folic acid), and B-12 (cobalamin).
- This essential collection of B vitamins plays a vital role in maintaining stable bodily function and good health and well-being.\
- They maintain and bolster brain and nerve function, eyesight, digestion, muscle tone, red blood cell production, and optimal cellular health.
- B vitamins provide energy to the body.
- They lower oxidative stress brought by free radicals. Hence, they slow down signs of aging and reduce the risk of developing severe health conditions.
4. Antioxidants
- Antioxidants are artificial or natural chemicals that protect the body cells and combat free radicals. Therefore, it protects the cells from various diseases, including arthritis, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and Parkinson’s.
- Glutathione, vitamins A, C, E, zinc, beta-carotene, flavonoids, lutein, lycopene, and selenium help lower the risk of diseases caused by oxidative stress.
5. Antibiotics
- Antibiotics are also termed antibacterials. They are medications that slow down, fight or destroy bacterial infections.
- There are antibiotics administered and infused through an IV. In doing so, the medication bypasses the gastrointestinal tract and deliver and absorbed quickly or the medicine given has a high dosage to be taken orally.
These are some of the fluids included in an IV bag. Vitamin B12, vitamin D, and magnesium are some additions to the group.
How Can Level Up Help You Enjoy IV Treatment Benefits?
Level Up IV has a wide range of selection of IV vitamin infusions. We use the best and most balanced medical-grade IV fluids and ingredients in all our IV treatments. We can service multiple areas in Southern Utah through our mobile IV therapy to help you feel better quickly and effectively.
Call our team of nurses to check our pricing and help you choose your mix of fluids and ingredients from our array of selections.
