The Ultimate Guide to the Vitamin Drip

Have you heard of people being on a Vitamin Drip? Wondered what it is all about? Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. In this article, we look at everything associated with vitamin drips and how you can book yours at one of our pharmacies in Manchester. 

The Science and Benefits Behind Vitamin IV Therapy

Vitamin drips, or vitamin IV drips, have gained popularity in recent years due to their potential benefits for a variety of health conditions. Although often associated with celebrity wellness fads, these treatments have been used for decades in medical settings. High-dose Vitamin C IV treatment is currently being investigated in the U.S. as a potential therapy for severe COVID-19 symptoms. This article will delve into the world of vitamin drips, exploring their benefits, risks, and the various vitamins and minerals used in these treatments.

Understanding the famous Vitamin Drip

Vitamin drips have long been employed to address deficiencies and treat serious medical conditions. Essentially, a vitamin drip involves the administration of vitamins through an intravenous (IV) line, with treatment times ranging from 20 minutes to an hour. Repeated sessions may be necessary depending on the patient’s needs.

Vitamin drip administration requires the expertise of trained medical professionals and is commonly used in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, nursing facilities, and home care settings for patients receiving hospice or palliative care. And now recently, in our clinics in our pharmacies.

Why Vitamin IVs Boost Nutrient Absorption

Vitamin IV drips bypass the digestive system, allowing vitamins to be directly absorbed into the bloodstream. This results in an absorption rate up to 40% higher than oral vitamins. IV drips offer a fast and effective method of delivering necessary vitamins to patients, enabling higher concentrations and more precise dosing. They are particularly useful for patients who have not responded well to oral supplements or are unable to swallow or digest vitamins.

Conditions That Benefit from Vitamin IV Therapy

Vitamin IVs are used to treat a variety of conditions, including vitamin deficiencies, chronic wounds, post-surgery recovery, renal disease, migraines, and bacterial or viral infections. They can help address dietary issues, gastrointestinal disease, chronic illnesses, and even dementia.

Essential Vitamins and Minerals in IV Therapy

Commonly used vitamins and minerals in IV therapy include magnesium, calcium, vitamin B, zinc, arginine, glutamine, and vitamin C. The specific vitamins in a drip are determined by the patient’s needs and treatment goals.

For instance, magnesium is used to treat severe asthma and eclampsia during pregnancy, while vitamin B complex is given to patients with gastrointestinal conditions like Crohn’s disease. Also, vitamin C drips are widely used in patient rehabilitation and treatment, particularly for nutritional deficiencies and wound healing.

Vitamin C Drips: A Closer Look

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a powerful antioxidant and crucial in collagen production. When administered via IV, vitamin C can reach much higher blood concentrations than when taken orally. Vitamin C drips are employed to address malnutrition, malabsorption, and scurvy, as well as support wound healing and immune function. They are also being investigated as a treatment for COVID-19 due to their antiviral and immune-boosting properties.

Risks Associated with any Vitamin Drip

As with any medical treatment, there are risks involved with vitamin IV therapy. Overdosing on certain vitamins can lead to serious side effects, such as vitamin A or potassium toxicity. Patients with kidney disease or specific heart conditions may not be suitable candidates for vitamin IVs. Additionally, there are potential complications at the injection site, including infection, blood clots, or air embolisms.

It is crucial that vitamin IV drips are administered and supervised by trained medical professionals to minimise these risks. We at Everest Pharmacies have had special training to be able to administer these kinds of infusions. So, if you need advice before you book, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Vitamin Drips in Manchester – what can we provide?

Be sure to check out the drip packages we offer here and if you’re happy booking in, use the calendar below:

This blog post was written on behalf of Everest Pharmacy by Pharmacy Mentor.