How IVs benefit your body
What is an IV?
IVs are a bloodstream therapy that delivers supplements to your body.
IVs in a non-hospital setting are simply bags of saline combined with a customized mix of essential fluids, electrolytes, vitamins, minerals, and nutrients.
“IV” stands for how they are delivered - intravenously - because this enables your body to absorb the nutrients instantly and is the quickest way to optimize how your body functions.
There are multiple types of IVs.
The most common type being delivered today is Nutrient IVs. These are customized formulas of essential fluids, electrolytes, vitamins, minerals, and nutrients
Elivate delivers 3 types of IVs.
What do Nutrient IVs do for you?
Search here to find different IV benefits
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Absorption
Oral supplements pass through the digestive tract, while IVs go directly into the bloodstream.
This means the nutrients in your IV are absorbed 100% vs. 10 - 40%, allowing your body to utilize the full potency of the supplements.
Bioavailability:
Bioavailability is the proportion of a nutrient that enters your circulation - it's a critical factor in supplement effectiveness. IVs enhance bioavailability by ensuring that a higher % of nutrients is utilized.
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You can choose an IV formula that helps with specific needs. By customizing the mix of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, or antioxidants, IVs deliver personalized nutritional supplements.
In addition to these personalized supplements, IVs are the most effective tool for hydration, which is why they are used in hospitals.
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Nutrients delivered through an IV contribute to an immediate energy boost.
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The combination of hydration and nutrients in IVs put your body in balance. Ensuring the vitamins and minerals that play key roles in regulating stress hormones and supporting the nervous system are at their optimal levels makes you more resilient to physical and mental stress.
Benefits of Nutrient IVs
What’s in a Nutrient IV?
Search the site for any ingredient you’re interested in - if it’s in Elivate FUEL you should find it!
This is one of the most common questions we get!
We have a detailed ingredient page for each of the 17 ingredients we include in our Elivate IV FUELs.
In our menu, each IV links to the ingredients in it.
In this section, each ingredient page also shows which products that ingredient is included in.
Ingredients in Elivate Nutrient IVs
How to use Nutrient IVs
Supplement Synergy = combining IVs and oral supplements
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IV Therapy Benefits: IV therapy rapidly provides essential nutrients such as vitamins and minerals directly to the bloodstream.
Supplemental Support: Supplements can help maintain optimal nutrient levels between IV sessions. For instance, oral vitamin D supplements can complement an IV infusion of vitamin D by supporting bone health and immune function long-term. Magnesium supplements can also help sustain the benefits of IV magnesium, which is crucial for muscle function and energy production.
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IV Therapy Benefits: IV vitamin C and zinc infusions can provide a significant boost to the immune system, helping the body fight off infections and illnesses.
Supplemental Support: To extend this immune support, daily supplements of vitamin C, zinc, and other immune-boosting nutrients can help maintain elevated immune function between IV sessions. Probiotics can also support gut health, which plays a vital role in overall immune system effectiveness.
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IV Therapy Benefits: IV hydration and nutrient infusions, such as B vitamins and amino acids, can provide an immediate energy boost and combat fatigue.
Supplemental Support: To sustain energy levels, daily supplements of B vitamins, Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), and adaptogenic herbs like ashwagandha can help maintain energy and reduce stress. These supplements support cellular energy production and overall vitality, complementing the short-term benefits of IV therapy.
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IV Therapy Benefits: IV infusions with antioxidants like glutathione can help neutralize free radicals and support detoxification processes.
Supplemental Support: To continue supporting detoxification, supplements such as N-acetylcysteine (NAC) and alpha-lipoic acid can be used. These supplements further aid in reducing oxidative stress and promoting cellular health, extending the benefits of the initial IV therapy session.
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IV Therapy Benefits: IV fluids effectively rehydrate the body and balance electrolytes.
Supplemental Support: Electrolyte supplements (e.g., potassium, sodium, and magnesium) can help maintain hydration levels and electrolyte balance between IV treatments. This is especially beneficial for individuals who engage in intense physical activities or have high fluid loss.
You can extend the benefits of regular IV Therapy by adding the same IV nutrients to your daily routine in oral supplement form. This is the most effective way to maintain optimal nutrient levels, support immune function, sustain energy, and promote detoxification.
IVs are the most effective supplement because your body absorbs 95 to 100% of the nutrients - but you can’t deliver all the supplements your body needs intravenously.
IV therapy delivers an immediate impact and lasts for about a week. The benefits from each IV can be sustained and amplified by carefully integrating oral dietary supplements.
The best approach is what we call “SUPPLEMENT SYNERGY”.
IVs are the only way to ensure your body absorbs ALL the hydration and nutrients you need.
Intravenous supplements are the most effective way to balance your body’s building blocks, so delivering via IV is always the most efficient & effective way to get the supplements your body needs.
Comparing absorption:
