IV Therapy, Not Your Average Cocktail

By Caroline Hoeffgen, COO, BCHC, JD | Reviewed by Dr. Isabel Sharkar, NMD | May 2026

Nutritional IV Therapy has become the new craze for all the right reasons. It is a highly efficient and effective way of absorbing high dosages of nutrients, not otherwise absorbed by the body when taken orally. The dosage and absorption of nutrients in oral supplements is limited per hour, they must be taken much more frequently and in smaller quantities. Poor intestinal function can further decrease the nutrient content absorbed. And if you have parasites on board, chances are you will be feeding them first, leaving very little for you! Bypassing the digestive system, IV nutrients go straight into the blood stream for immediate absorption.The most common Nutritional IV is the Myers’ Cocktail, invented 30 years ago by Dr. John Myers. It contains magnesium, calcium, various B vitamins and vitamin C, think of it as the IV multi-vitamin. In many cases high doses of Vitamin C are extremely beneficial and because the GI tract cannot tolerate more than 10-40 grams per day, it is best to acquire high doses via an IV infusion. When cells are flooded with nutrients they receive an energy boost that reduces symptoms, rebuilds the body and restores health.Nutritional IV Therapy is used to manage chronic fatigue, migraines, depression, fibromyalgia, acute and chronic infections, Lyme disease, poor immunity, cancer therapy, colds and flu, allergies, gastrointestinal conditions, muscle spasms, cardiovascular disease, asthma, viral and bacterial infections, anti-aging and postsurgical recovery. It further helps to build a stronger immune system, turbocharges energy levels, improves athletic performance, and allows for faster recovery from stressful events. It’s no wonder why all the celebrities, top models and athletes are lining up for their weekly Nutritional IV Therapy.Check out our Indigo IV Lounge to explore how IV Therapy may be a healthy option for you. Don't forget our body optimization nutritional IV therapy menu!Interested in learning more about parasites and how they can be eating all your nutrients? Read this article- Parasites Leading to Chronic Disease.

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