IV vitamin therapy involves the administration of essential vitamins and minerals in concentrations that are high enough to:

• repair damage at the cellular level
• boost energy
• regenerate cells
• replenish diminished stores of essential nutrients

Again, IV therapy is based on your personal needs. The following are some of the common nutrients that people are often deficient in:

• Vitamin C– vitamin C is an important co-factor in at least 8 cellular processes crucial for growth and repair of cartilage, bone and teeth. It is also important for wound healing. Deficiency of vitamin C may cause anemia, increased susceptibility to infection, increased bleeding tendency, rough and scaly skin, dry/split hair and poor wound healing.
• B vitamins– the B-complex vitamins help your body to create energy from the food you eat. They regulate the functioning of your nervous system and help the body make red blood cells. Thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pyridoxine (B6), cyanocobalamin (B12) and folate (B9) are the B vitamins that people are most often deficient in. Symptoms of deficiency may include nervous system dysfunction, cognitive issues (i.e., memory and concentration difficulties), anemia, cracked/sore tongue and lips, and birth defects (folic acid).
• Selenium– selenium is important to heart health and works by increasing the action of antioxidants. Deficiency has been linked to atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) and increased risk of stroke.
• Magnesium– magnesium is necessary for over 300 biochemical processes in the body. It regulates nerve and muscle function, keeps the heart beating regularly, supports healthy functioning of the immune system, promotes strong bones and regulates blood sugar, protein synthesis and energy metabolism. Deficiency may cause weakness, lack of energy, numbness and tingling in the extremities, muscle cramps, electrolyte imbalance (low potassium level) and abnormal heart rhythms.
• Calcium– calcium supports the structure and function of teeth and bones; in addition, it is needed for nerve transmission, hormonal secretion and blood vessel and muscle functioning. Prolonged deficiency results in weakened bones that may fracture easily, as well as muscle cramps, seizures and abnormal heart rhythms.
• Amino acids– amino acids are the ‘building blocks’ of protein. They are necessary for growth and repair. Deficiency may cause fatigue, poor wound healing, swelling of the extremities and frequent infections.