If you’re on a mission to improve your wellbeing, you may be interested in exploring vitamin infusions or injections. Vitamins and minerals delivered intravenously have become quite the trend, with individuals from all walks of life giving this treatment a try. Proponents of vitamin injections or infusions claim a plethora of benefits, from curing hangovers to improving mental clarity. If you’re struggling with mental health issues, you may have heard that vitamin injections (especially B12) can help. Here, we share more about this type of treatment and offer insight into ketamine therapy as an alternative:
What is a Vitamin Infusion or Injection?
First things first: let’s start with what an injection or infusion of vitamins entails. Similar to a ketamine infusion, an infusion of vitamins involves an IV treatment in a clinical or home setting. The vitamins given via IV or injection often include a “cocktail” of vitamin C, B vitamins, magnesium, calcium, and amino acids. The idea behind vitamin therapy is that most of us don’t achieve the proper nutrition through food, and supplements taken orally aren’t always well-absorbed. With an injection or infusion, a high concentration of vitamins is delivered directly into the bloodstream or muscle. For example, the body absorbs approximately 50 percent of a vitamin supplement taken by mouth, compared to 90 percent absorption of the same vitamin given intravenously.
Are There Risks Associated With Vitamin Infusions?
Before you choose to receive a treatment, be sure to speak with your medical team to determine if this is an appropriate path for you. It’s also recommended to determine the dosage of the vitamins to ensure that you’re receiving a safe amount.
Vitamin injections and infusions are becoming increasingly popular for boosting energy, supporting immunity, improving mental clarity, and enhancing overall wellness. While celebrities and influencers report positive results, there’s no evidence that vitamin infusions are better than placebo. There’s also no well-documented case for using this type of treatment for mood disorders or conditions such as PTSD. If your primary goal is to find a remedy for treatment-resistant depression or other mental health struggles, ketamine therapy may be the better option. Like vitamins, ketamine can be administered intravenously for fast, effective results. Our team is headed by two board-certified physicians, so you can feel confident that you’re receiving safe treatment in our soothing clinic. If you’d like to learn more about ketamine, we’re here to help. Please contact us so we can determine if we’re the right fit.
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