What Is IV Infusion?
An introduction to IV vitamin therapy, how nutrients are delivered, and why bloodstream absorption differs from oral supplements.
The first intravenous vitamin drips were developed and administered by Dr John Myers in the 1970s. His research led to the development of the Myers' Cocktail.
Delivery of these types of infusions usually takes around 20 to 60 minutes. The treatment delivers a high concentration of vitamins, minerals and amino acids into the body.
IV vitamin therapy works by administering vitamins and nutrients directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the gastrointestinal system.
With oral supplements, only a proportion is absorbed after filtering through the digestive system. IV therapy is designed to deliver nutrients directly into circulation.