IV Nutrition

Genemedics Health Institute is proud to be a leader in IV nutritional therapy. This type of therapy represents the cutting edge in supplementation. Administered by highly trained health professional in Genemedics’ facilities across the country, we offer the most complete IV formulas for every situation. For your convenience, we also offer these great IV formulas at a location of your choice such as your home or work.

What Is IV Therapy?

Intravenous, or IV therapy, is a novel method of delivering highly targeted, potent nutrient mixes directly into your bloodstream with a standard IV set-up. This type of therapy was originally developed in the late 1960s as a method that allowed physicians to provide optimal nutritional support to sick individuals in hospitals. It didn’t take long, however, for doctors to realize that IV nutrition therapy’s benefits went far beyond the hospital. In fact, it could be used to treat a wide range of conditions and even help prevent disease. IV nutrition injections are quick, painless, and able to deliver higher potencies of nutrients.

One of the major advantages of IV nutrition is its direct route into your bloodstream. Because it bypasses the GI tract, the nutrients delivered via IV don’t go through the first-pass metabolism in the liver, so their full benefits can be delivered directly to your cells. This allows clinicians to administer higher doses of critical vitamins, minerals, and amino acids than could be taken orally without upsetting your stomach.

IV nutrition therapy sessions typically take between 30 and 45 minutes and are delivered in a calming, clinical atmosphere, under the supervision of a qualified physician and medical staff.

Side Effects of IV Nutritional Therapy

Side effects are very rare with properly administered IV therapy. The most common side effect is local pain, swelling, or irritation at the injection site. In very rare cases, a patient may have an allergic reaction to one of the components in the cocktail. If you have any allergies, it’s important to tell your Genemedics physician about them before beginning IV therapy. However, you can rest assured that our cocktails do not contain preservatives or other adulterations, so the risk of any allergic reaction or side effect is very minimal.