IV Therapy

Intravenous (IV) therapy delivers the precise blend of nutrients, antioxidants, fluids, and other healing agents you need to boost energy, improve health concerns, and support optimal health. Victor Mendoza, MD, Umut Tufan, MD, and the rest of the team at Fountain of Youth Medical Spa complete a comprehensive health review to determine if you can benefit from IV therapy. Call the office in Birmingham, Alabama, to schedule a telehealth or in-person appointment. You can also request an appointment online at any time. 

What is IV therapy?

IV therapy improves your health and well-being by delivering nutrients, fluids, medications, or other beneficial substances into your bloodstream.

Your bloodstream is a fast, direct pathway to every cell and tissue in your body. An IV infusion ensures you receive a precise dose, a crucial variable that can’t be controlled when you take oral supplements and medications.

Why would I need IV therapy?

Many people use IV therapy when dehydrated or to improve nutrient deficiencies. Others use it to help their recovery after intense athletic activities.

However, this treatment offers many benefits. Depending on the substances you receive, your IV infusion may help:

• Promote healing
• Strengthen your immune system
• Ease pain
• Prevent or treat illness
• Increase energy
• Reduce stress
• Fight aging
• Treat chronic fatigue
• Support weight loss

You may need a single, several, or regular IV treatment. Your provider discusses your recommended treatment before starting IV therapy.

What type of IV therapy might I receive?

IV infusions may contain one or multiple nutrients, antioxidants, and other beneficial ingredients.

The original IV infusion, the Myers’ cocktail, is still used today for the widespread benefits of its ingredients, including:

• Magnesium
• Calcium
• Vitamin B5
• Vitamin B6
• Vitamin B12
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin B complex (all the B vitamins)

Other beneficial substances often added to IV infusions include:

• Glutathione (a powerful antioxidant)
• Electrolytes (certain minerals essential for nerve, muscle, and heart function)
• NAD+ (supports energy production, DNA repair, and brain and nerve health)
• Amino acids
• Other vitamins and minerals

The substances infused through IV therapy support the biochemical reactions needed to produce energy, build and repair tissues, support your metabolism, and maintain health.

What health conditions may improve with IV therapy?

The Fountain of Youth Medical Spa team can customize your IV therapy, providing the specific medications and nutrients needed to improve or treat various health conditions.

These are two examples of conditions treated with IV infusions:

Chelation therapy

Chelation is a specialized treatment to remove heavy metals (iron, lead, copper, and others) from your bloodstream.

Diabetic neuropathy

An IV infusion of alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) may improve symptoms caused by diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage). ALA is an antioxidant that may improve nerve function and lower blood sugar.

Call Fountain of Youth Medical Spa or book an in-person or telehealth appointment online today to learn how IV therapy can improve your well-being.