IV Therapy: What's Actually in the Drip (and Does It Work)?

IV therapy has graduated from celebrity trend to mainstream wellness. The clinical case for it is stronger than critics suggest — but the hype has also outpaced the evidence in some areas. Here's the honest version.

Why IV Beats Oral Supplementation

Oral supplements bioavailability varies enormously. Vitamin C, for example, has roughly 50-70% absorption orally, dropping as dose increases. Intravenously, bioavailability is 100% — everything we administer reaches your bloodstream.

For acute situations (hangover recovery, pre-event immune support, post-illness rehydration), this difference is clinically meaningful.

Our Core Formulas

Immunity Boost: High-dose Vitamin C, Zinc, B-complex, Lysine. Used acutely when fighting illness or wanting to prime your immune system before travel.

Hydration + Recovery: 1L normal saline or lactated Ringer's + electrolytes. The fastest legal way to rehydrate — equivalent to drinking 2-3 liters of water without the bloating or time.

Performance + Anti-Fatigue: B12, B-complex, Magnesium, Taurine. Particularly effective for chronic fatigue, brain fog, and high-output professionals.

Glow Drip: Glutathione (a master antioxidant), Biotin, Vitamin C. Glutathione is notoriously poorly absorbed orally — IV delivery is the only reliably effective route.

What It Won't Do

IV therapy is wellness support, not treatment. It won't cure a disease, doesn't replace medication, and isn't a substitute for sleep or nutrition. The best results come from combining it with healthy baseline habits.

The Session

30-45 minutes comfortably seated. One small IV catheter placed by our skilled nurses. Most clients bring headphones and relax. Some fall asleep.