Vitamin Guide
IV Therapy and Vitamin Shot Nutrient Glossary
AMINO BLEND
Our amino blend contains essential and non-essential amino acids, including Arginine, Citrulline, and Ornithine. Together this blend of aminos helps boost performance, increase blood flow, improve recovery times, reduce muscle soreness, boost metabolism, and relieve achy joints.
BENEFITS
Workout Recovery, Increased Workout Capacity, Endurance, Tissue Repair, Inflammation, Metabolism Support, Lean Muscle Mass, Gut Health
B-COMPLEX
Our B-Complex includes the essential B vitamins Thiamine (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Niacin (B3), Dexpanthenal (B5), and Pyridoxine (B6). Together this blend helps boost energy levels, control glucose, regulate cholesterol and other lipid levels, protect the heart, produce growth hormone, and assists many enzymes to function properly.
BENEFITS
Energy Boost, Blood Sugar Regulation, Cholesterol and Triglyceride Regulation, Heart Health, Overall Health
Acetylcysteine
Consuming adequate cysteine and NAC is important for a variety of health reasons, including for replenishing the most powerful antioxidant in your body, glutathione. These amino acids also help with chronic respiratory conditions, fertility, and brain health. NAC plays an important role in your body’s detoxification process. It can help prevent side effects of drugs and environmental toxins.
BENEFITS
Cognition, Immune Function, Inflammation, Improves Respiratory Symptoms, Supports Detoxification, Protects Your Kidneys and Liver
CALCIUM
An essential mineral, calcium is used primarily to support bone health and growth, but it is also important for heart health, including the reduction of pre-eclampsia risk, digestive health, reproductive health, and is vital to prenatal nutrition. Recent studies have shown its effect on reducing symptoms of PMS. Mainly used as a preventative, calcium supplementation may help prevent osteoporosis as we age.
BENEFITS
Bone Health and Density, Heart Health, Digestive Health, Relieves PMS Symptoms, Prenatal Support, Reproductive Support
COQ10
Also known as Coenzyme Q10, this naturally occurring antioxidant is vital to the energy production cycle. While protecting cells from oxidative damage, CoQ10 also plays a role in forming ATP for cellular energy. It has also been shown to improve blood flow and reduce blood pressure, protecting the heart. Recent research suggests CoQ10 can help lessen the severity of headaches and migraines. Levels of CoQ10 lower naturally with age, and are further impacted by pharmaceuticals, including statin drugs.
BENEFITS
Heart Health, Cellular Energy, Brain Health, Cognition and Focus, Migraine and Tension Headache Relief and Prevention, Offset Use of Statin Drugs
GLUTATHIONE
Known as the body’s “master antioxidant”, this naturally occurring antioxidant is compounded in the body using Glutamine, Glycine, and Cysteine. Levels of Glutathione decline with age, and are also impacted by poor nutrition, stress, and toxins. Supplementation of Glutathione can help lower inflammation and oxidative stress, reduce cellular damage, improve skin complexion, boost immune functioning, remove alcohol enzymes from the blood, and fight free radicals and toxins.
BENEFITS
Natural Antioxidant, Natural Anti-Inflammatory, Natural Antihistamine, Skin Health and Complexion, Liver Health, Cellular Detoxification, Hangover Recovery
GLYCINE
One of the most important amino acids for a healthy body also doubles as a neurotransmitter in your brain. Able to play both stimulatory and depressant, this amino acid can help improve sleep quality as well as mood and brain functioning while awake. Glycine is also an important component in building proteins in the body, and is the main amino acid used to produce collagen. In addition to its beneficial qualities by itself, Glycine is also one of the three main building blocks of Glutathione, your body’s master antioxidant.
BENEFITS
Collagen Production, Glutathione Production, Brain Health, Cognition, Mood Balancing, Sleep Support
TAURINE
Often found as a main ingredient of energy drinks, Taurine is an amino acid essential to cardiovascular health and the development of the brain, heart, and muscular system. It is a popular supplement for boosting athletic performance, and has shown to help improve recovery times. It also shows promise in increasing blood flow and regulating blood sugar levels.
BENEFITS
Workout Recovery, Increased Workout Capacity, Endurance, Tissue Repair, Lean Muscle Mass, Blood Sugar Regulation, Mental Clarity, Blood Flow
VITAMIN B12
Vitamin B12 – the energy vitamin – is an essential vitamin vital to the body’s energy production cycle, as well as cognitive function and brain health. It is necessary to form red blood cells and DNA. Dietary B12 is only found in animal proteins like beef, so supplementing B12 is essential for those following a vegan diet.
BENEFITS
Workout Recovery, Increased Workout Capacity, Endurance, Tissue Repair, Lean Muscle Mass, Blood Sugar Regulation, Mental Clarity, Blood Flow
VITAMIN C
Vitamin C, also known as Ascorbic Acid, is an important naturally occuring vitamin and antioxidant. While one can benefit from eating fruits and vegetables high in Vitamin C, absorption from the diet is restricted by the gut to 1000-2000 mg per day. When dosed intravenously, however, Vitamin C can be supplemented in doses as high as 100 grams for some. Higher doses of Vitamin C have shown to improve immune function, reduce systemic inflammation, boost skin health, promote collagen production, boost overall wellness, and can act as a preventative for chronic conditions.
BENEFITS
Immune Function, Natural Antioxidant, Skin Health, Collagen Production, Promotes Healing and Recovery, Quality of Life during Cancer Treatment
ZINC
Zinc is an essential mineral that is a cofactor for hundreds of enzymes, playing important roles in antioxidants, brain function, and the immune system. It is also important in the regulation of gene expression. It has also shown to help reduce depression, control blood sugar, improve skin conditions, and boost testosterone levels. Zinc levels deplete as you sweat, so supplementation is important around rigorous activity.
BENEFITS
Immune Health, Skin Health, Blood Sugar Regulation, Brain Health, Surgery Recovery, Mood Balancing, Electrolyte Support