IV drip therapy

In 1970, Dr. John Myers was the first to administer a cocktail containing B-complex vitamins, vitamin C, magnesium, and calcium to his patients. Known ever since as the Myers’ Cocktail, this formula has been modified and expanded over time to address various health concerns and has now gained popularity under the name IV drip therapy.

Different types of substances are used in IV drip therapy, including bioregulatory medications made from plant, mineral, or animal-derived compounds that help strengthen the body’s natural functions. The active ingredients in these substances promote overall health and well-being.

Benefits

A daily routine marked by high stress levels, poor nutrition, and limited physical activity can negatively affect overall health. IV drip therapy, or intravenous vitamin therapy, helps restore optimal nutrient levels, improving key body functions and contributing to a better quality of life.

Intravenous drip therapy supports the body’s detoxification process and is used in aesthetic medicine to complement anti-aging treatments by working from the inside out. The concentrated doses of vitamin C used in IV drip therapy help achieve radiant, hydrated skin with improved firmness and texture.

Additionally, patients often experience increased energy, improved concentration, greater muscle strength, better sleep quality, and even relief from emotional conditions such as depression, anxiety, or stress.

At Dr. Juan Carlos Lloreda’s Aesthetic Medicine Center, IV infusions with high doses of vitamin C are combined with biological medications that help strengthen the immune system and keep viruses and bacteria under control.

Duration

An IV drip therapy session can last between 30 minutes and one hour. Depending on the treatment plan and the condition being addressed, one session per week is typically recommended over the course of a month. Results may be noticeable immediately.

Application process

IV drip therapy is administered through an intravenous drip that delivers concentrated nutrients directly into the bloodstream. It can be performed at Dr. Juan Carlos Lloreda’s clinic on an outpatient basis, with an average duration of 20 to 60 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Contraindications

IV drip therapy is not recommended for patients with kidney problems, hypertension, heart conditions, or those taking anticoagulant medications. Individuals with other chronic conditions should consult their physician to determine whether they can safely receive high doses of minerals or vitamins.

In general, patients undergoing IV drip therapy may experience mild side effects such as discomfort at the needle insertion site, tenderness, redness, or bruising. Some patients may also experience mild gastric discomfort due to vitamin C.

Recommendations

IV drip therapy must be administered by qualified healthcare professionals. Before the treatment, patients should verify that the prescribed substances are correct and have proper health registration. It is also important that the patient is not fasting before the procedure.

References

Laura Shane-McWhorter , PharmD, University of Utah College of Pharmacy. Terapia vitamínica intravenosa (cóctel de Myers), 2022.

Santini Vila, María Gabriela. Efecto de la mezcla comercial de minerales para uso intravenoso metabas® sobre el síntoma fatiga. Acta Científica Venezolana, 60 (1-2): 28-35, 2009

Myers, John. “The ‘Myers’ Cocktail”: Intravenous Nutrient Therapy for Fatigue, Acute Asthma Attacks, Migraines, and Other Conditions.” Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, 2002.

Padayatty, SJ et al. “Vitamin C: Intravenous Use by Complementary and Alternative Medicine Practitioners and Adverse Effects.” PLoS ONE, 2010.