Disadvantages of IV Vitamin Therapy
1. They can be dangerous.
While all of the nutrients contained in a drip are healthy, they can become detrimental if given at a higher than necessary dosage. Each individual has their own unique biochemistry. Even with the same diagnosis as another person, your body’s nutritional needs and treatment plan are specific to you. IV supplements can quickly become dangerous if you don’t know exactly what you need. Be sure to partner with your doctor and run labs before opting for an IV drip to know exactly what your nutrient deficiencies are, and what your ideal dose should be.
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2. They are not a long-term solution.
IV supplements are great in a pinch, but if your lifestyle and eating habits are poor they are not a long term solution. Things like gut dysfunctions, for example, can make it difficult to fully absorb nutrients from food even if you are eating whole, nutrient-dense food. If you fix the systemic function issues within the body, you will increase your likelihood of absorbing nutrients from whole and healthy foods which can make an IV drip simply unnecessary.
3. They are not all created equal.
To protect your health and avoid any dubious additives, make sure that your IV comes from a reputable distributor. Check for potency of ingredients, and be sure that the contents of the drip are made in an FDA-approved facility.
4. They can cause immediate reactions.
Inflammation, bruising, and infection are all immediate risks involved with IVs of any kind. If you are sensitive as a rule, or you get a drip from a less-than-reputable facility, you are putting yourself for a higher risk for these reactions.
5. They may not actually help at all.
Interestingly enough, the noticeable improvement in health many feel after an IV drip may not be due to the IV at all. Simply put, you’ll feel better because you believed that you would. This is attributed to the placebo effect. One study looked at this by giving half a group of fibromyalgia patients a solution with vitamins and half without. The study found that both groups showed improvement.