5 Reasons to Consider IV Therapy

Intravenous (IV) therapy is a quick, outpatient treatment that restores optimal balance to your vitamin, mineral, and nutrient levels. While many people use it to manage minor ailments, like jetlag and hangovers, IV therapy can help with chronic medical conditions, too. 

At Rofé Medical in Boca Raton, Florida, family medicine specialist Sasson Moulavi, MD, and our expert team offer a full menu of IV infusion therapy services to help patients manage a range of health-related issues. Here’s everything you need to know.

What is IV therapy?

IV therapy administers vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and hydrating electrolytes directly into your bloodstream.

At the beginning of your treatment, Dr. Moulavi inserts a small, thin needle into a vein in your arm. The needle connects to a hollow tube (called a catheter) that’s connected to an IV bag. The bag contains a personalized mix of nutrients that drip out of the bag, through the catheter, into your vein, and through your bloodstream.

IV therapy provides many of the same benefits as oral vitamins and supplements. However, since IV nutrients enter your bloodstream directly, they bypass your stomach and digestive system. This allows your cells to access up to 90% of the beneficial nutrients, instead of only about 50% when they’re consumed orally.

5 reasons to consider IV therapy

At Rofé Medical, we regularly prescribe IV therapy. Here’s a closer look at five issues that may benefit from this treatment:

1. Addressing dehydration

Up to 75% of Americans suffer from chronic dehydration. Unfortunately, dehydration increases the risk of various medical issues, including kidney stones, muscle cramps, and constipation. IV therapy contains electrolytes in addition to other nutrients. Electrolytes help restore fluid balance in your body cells following normal fluid loss through sweating and urination.

2. Overcoming fatigue

Vitamin and nutritional imbalances are a common cause of chronic fatigue. So, if you often feel exhausted after a full night’s sleep, IV therapy may help. We can create a personalized nutrient mixture that addresses your specific symptoms. Even better, many people report a significant and sustained surge in energy after just one IV therapy session.

3. Chronic disease management

Chronic diseases, like high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease, can significantly affect your quality of life. Although there’s no cure for many of these conditions, incorporating IV therapy into your care regimen can ease uncomfortable symptoms and help you feel your best. 

IV therapy helps with chronic disease management in several ways: It boosts your immune system, reduces inflammation, and prevents dehydration. Addressing these factors can ease symptom flare-ups and help you feel your best.

4. Lifting brain fog

A healthy brain is just as important as a healthy body, yet many of us spend little time thinking about our neurological well-being. Here, too,  IV infusion therapy can help. Nutrients such as vitamin B-12, magnesium, and taurine can increase mental clarity, increase oxygen delivery to your brain cells, and help you feel mentally energized. They can also reduce anxiety, making it easier to think clearly. 

5. Acute illness relief

Acute viral illnesses like the common cold, the flu, and COVID-19 typically improve within a week or two, but they often have lasting impacts on the body. For instance, 7% of adults with long COVID report brain fog, and even more report chronic inflammation. 

IV therapy provides a quick, concentrated burst of fluids and nutrients, and in some cases, medication. This helps restore your body to balance, speeding up your recovery process.

What type of IV therapy will benefit me?

At Rofé Medical, Dr. Moulavi and our team tailor your IV infusion therapy treatment to your specific health needs and symptoms. After a physical exam and lab work, we can make personalized recommendations to help you feel better fast. 

Ready to find out how you can benefit from IV therapy? Call 561-849-3000 to reach our Boca Raton, Florida, office today, or click online to schedule an appointment with our wellness team at your convenience.