Current & emerging IV treatments

  • The most common type of IVs being delivered are call “nutrient” or “vitamin” IVs.

    These are customized formulas of essential fluids, electrolytes, vitamins, minerals, and nutrients.

    Elivate offers 8 formulas, and can customize the right treatment for your needs.

    Learn more about nutrient IV benefits or ingredients.

  • Regenerative cell therapy delivered by IV involves infusing stem cells directly into the bloodstream to promote healing and tissue repair throughout the body

    . This minimally invasive procedure allows stem cells to travel systemically, targeting damaged or diseased areas

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    . The stem cells can differentiate into various cell types, reduce inflammation, and stimulate the body's natural regenerative processes

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    . IV stem cell therapy has potential applications in treating a wide range of conditions, including orthopedic issues, neurological disorders, and autoimmune diseases.

    . The treatment typically takes 2-3 hours, with patients often able to return to daily activities shortly afterThe main sources of stem cells used in IV stem cell therapy are:

    1. Bone marrow: Stem cells are harvested from the patient's or donor's hip bone using a needle

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    2. Adipose (fat) tissue: Stem cells are collected from the patient's own fat tissue

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    3. Umbilical cord tissue and blood: These are rich sources of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) obtained after childbirth

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    4. Peripheral blood: Stem cells are collected from the bloodstream using a special blood collection machine called a leukopheresis machine

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    5. Embryonic stem cells: These pluripotent stem cells are derived from embryos, though their use is more limited due to ethical considerations

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    6. Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs): These are adult cells reprogrammed to behave like embryonic stem cells

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    The choice of stem cell source depends on factors such as the specific condition being treated, availability, and whether autologous (from the patient's own body) or allogeneic (from a donor) cells are preferred

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    . Autologous sources like bone marrow and adipose tissue reduce the risk of immune rejection, while allogeneic sources like umbilical cord tissue offer the advantage of being readily available and having immune-privileged propertie.

    Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs)

    MSCs are widely used in regenerative medicine due to their versatility and therapeutic potential. They can be obtained from multiple sources:

    • Bone marrow

    • Adipose (fat) tissue

    • Umbilical cord

    • Placenta

    • Hair follicle

    • Periodontal ligament

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    MSCs are characterized by their ability to:

    • Adhere to plastic surfaces in culture

    • Express specific surface markers (CD-73, CD-90, CD-105)

    • Differentiate into osteoblasts, adipocytes, or chondrocytes

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    Pluripotent Stem Cells (PSCs)

    PSCs have the ability to differentiate into almost all cell types. They include:

    • Embryonic stem cells (ESCs)

    • Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs)

    • Epiblast stem cells (EpiSCs)

    • Embryonic germ cells (EGCs)

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    Adult Stem Cells (ASCs)

    These are tissue-specific stem cells found in various organs, including:

    • Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs)

    • Neural stem cells (NSCs)

    • Dermal stem cells (DSCs)

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    Other Cellular Materials

    Autologous Cells

    These are cells harvested from the patient's own body, typically from:

    • Bone marrow

    • Adipose tissue

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    Allogeneic Cells

    These are cells obtained from donors, with umbilical cord tissue being a prominent source

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    The choice of cellular material depends on the specific condition being treated, the desired therapeutic outcome, and regulatory considerations. Each type offers unique advantages in terms of differentiation potential, immunomodulatory properties, and ease of isolation and expansion

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