Intravenous Nutrient Therapy

Also known as “parenteral therapy,” substances administered IV or injected bypass the gastrointestinal tract, allowing for complete absorption of nutrients and obtaining a blood level of nutrients much higher than oral intake alone.

IV nutrient therapy offers individuals experiencing compromised gastrointestinal absorption an alternative with enormous therapeutic value. In conditions such as cancer, irritable bowel disease (Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis), IBS, and even the elderly with decreasing stomach acid, IV therapy allows for 100% absorption of nutrients, bypassing the gastrointestinal system and offering significant benefit over oral administration.

Not only does this form allow for complete absorption, but it also enables rapid administration of higher concentrations of medicines that may not be achieved with oral supplementation.

Intramuscular and subcutaneous injections of nutrients also allow for increased absorption; however, the skin and the muscle act as a time-release mechanism, slowing the absorption of nutrients over a longer period than intravenous administration.

Our clinic provides access to discussions about integrative modalities such as Intravenous Nutrient Therapy. When appropriate, these therapies may be explored in collaboration with each patient’s care team.

We do not claim that Intravenous Nutrient Therapy is a treatment or cure for any disease. Instead, our role is to educate, inform, and support patients who wish to understand the range of integrative approaches being studied internationally and used in an integrative setting to achieve their health goals.

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