Debunking 10 Misconceptions About IV Therapy (Part 1)

Did you know that intravenous or IV therapy infuses vitamins and minerals directly into a vein?

Did you know that you can ensure a hundred percent absorption of nutrients with IV therapy?

Did you know that you can use it to add to your lifestyle?

You may have questions about IV therapy as it has become a trending medical fad as celebrities rave over it. You may also have heard rumors about it and are unsure whether they tell the truth or otherwise. After all, it delivers nutrients for supplement or replaces fluids right into the bloodstream. Healthcare facilities, such as care centers and hospitals, also treat various conditions, including dehydration from surgery, heat, and exercise. Therefore, learning the truth about IV therapy would do a great job in your decision-making.

Some articles and studies about IV therapy would help shed light on it. Let’s debunk ten misconceptions about IV therapy and lay the actual truth about it.

1. Misconception #1: IV therapy hurts.
Fact #1: IV therapy is generally painless for most people.

IV therapy requires a needle inserted into a vein of a target site. In most cases, it is the arm. Once the needle punctures the vein, you can expect a little pain, but it depends on the pain tolerance of a person as well. Moreover, you can feel little to no pain when the IV tube replaces the needle to start the infusion. As long as the administrator is a professional who is experienced and trained to do the job, a well-placed infusion should be comfortable, painless, and safe. The fantastic benefits the therapy can bring you to offset a bit of pain you might experience.

2. Misconception #2: IV therapy is risky.
Fact #2: IV therapy is safe under the administration of a licensed doctor, registered nurse, or local hospital.

IV therapy has been evolving in the medical community since its conception in the 1800s. Hence, it is erroneous to say that the medical practice is dangerous or experimental. Hospitals worldwide are also using quality IV drips to nourish patients from dehydration, especially if they cannot eat or drink anything. It comes down again to the credibility of the administrator to ensure there are no adverse reactions in the process. In rare cases, a patient may feel a slight cooling of the arm and a mineral-like taste in the mouth, which is entirely normal.

3. Misconception #3: IV therapy is a one-time treatment only.
Fact #3: Getting optimal cellular results requires consistency and continuity.

Think about this. If you want to get fit, the process does not stop at exercising or doing workouts on one night only. It would help if you exercised daily, ate a balanced and timed diet, and took your vitamins to get fit. IV therapy is the same. It is an excellent addition to your lifestyle, but it is essential to be consistent. However, some IV nutrients are meant for single infusion only, such as fluids to recover from jet lag and hangover, as they provide an immediate fix. If you want to achieve stable and reliable results, consult with your healthcare provider to customize an IV therapy plan suited for your needs so you do not miss out on any essential vitamins and minerals to perform bodily and mental functions.

4. Misconception #4: Anyone who undergoes IV therapy can take vitamins at any dosage.
Fact #4: Each person has a unique body that requires special needs.

Before getting an IV treatment, your healthcare provider will require you to disclose your medical history, even the current medications you take. They ask about these things to create a suitable formulation based on your needs. A concentration of fluids and nutrients in the bag for an individual for surgical recovery differs from someone who has jet lag or even a hangover. IV vitamins have high concentrations of minerals and vitamins to be infused into the body. One more time, it is best to have your treatment be formulated, prescribed, and monitored by a qualified health professional to achieve significant benefits and avoid overdose.

5. Misconception #5: IV therapy is not effective.
Fact #5: IV therapy provides 100% absorption of vitamins and minerals compared to ingesting food and pills, at 50-60%.

Studies have shown that food loses a certain amount of its nutrients when food preparation. A raw tomato suffers from nutrient loss after being prepared and cooked. Aside from food preparation, it goes through the gastrointestinal tract whenever we consume food and pills. The body will not absorb some nutrients, and unfortunately, they turn into waste. IV therapy provides nutrients in their purest form because they go directly into the bloodstream, making the treatment most effective in absorbing them and reaping the benefits ultimately.

There you have it! The first five of the misconceptions and facts about IV therapy.

 

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