IV Therapy
IV therapy delivers fluids and selected nutrients directly into the bloodstream. Whether it is appropriate depends on your health history, clinical assessment, goals and potential risks.
Dr. MacLeod develops individualized protocols with screening and monitoring. Response varies, and IV therapy does not replace appropriate conventional care.
The Myers Cocktail
A commonly used IV nutrient formulation containing vitamins and minerals. Its suitability and composition are assessed individually.
Getting Started
A consultation is required before beginning IV therapy. We will evaluate your health, discuss your goals and determine if IV therapy is appropriate for you.
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Different nutrients and formulations may be discussed after reviewing clinical need, available evidence, contraindications and potential interactions.
NAD+
A coenzyme involved in cellular energy metabolism. Evidence for IV use varies by indication.
High-Dose Vitamin C
An antioxidant nutrient whose IV use requires individual screening and indication-specific consideration.
Glutathione
An antioxidant compound. The evidence and relevance of IV use depend on the clinical context.
L-Carnitine
A nutrient involved in fatty-acid transport and energy metabolism.
Trace Minerals
Minerals involved in normal enzyme and metabolic functions.
Nutrients Used in IV Therapy
Clinical Assessment Comes First
IV therapy is not a general treatment for every symptom or diagnosis. A consultation is used to review medical history, medications, previous testing, hydration status and relevant risks.
Where a nutrient deficiency or other clinical indication is identified, oral treatment, dietary changes, referral or conventional medical care may be more appropriate. The expected benefits, uncertainties, alternatives and costs of IV therapy are discussed before consent.
How IV Delivery Differs
IV administration delivers a substance directly into the bloodstream and avoids gastrointestinal absorption. That difference in delivery does not, by itself, establish that an IV will improve a particular symptom or condition.
The decision to use an IV depends on whether there is a reasonable clinical indication, whether the proposed formulation is supported for that purpose and whether the potential benefit outweighs the risks and burden of treatment.
Some people will not be suitable candidates. Screening, informed consent and monitoring are required, and response cannot be predicted or guaranteed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens at my first IV therapy visit?
Your first visit includes a health review, discussion of your goals and a decision about whether IV therapy is appropriate. If treatment proceeds, we select nutrients for your needs and monitor you throughout the infusion. Many patients schedule a consultation before their first drip.
Is IV therapy covered by insurance?
Coverage varies by insurer and plan. Ask your insurer whether naturopathic IV administration and treatment supplies are eligible under your specific policy before proceeding.
How often is IV therapy given?
There is no standard schedule suitable for everyone. Whether treatment is offered at all, and whether it is repeated, depends on the indication, response, risks and available alternatives. This is decided through individual assessment rather than from website information.
What are the risks of IV therapy?
Potential effects include discomfort, bruising or infection at the insertion site, light-headedness, changes in blood pressure, nausea, fluid or electrolyte problems and reactions to an ingredient. Additional risks and contraindications depend on the formulation and the person's health history. These are reviewed before consent.
What health problems can IV therapy help?
Evidence differs substantially between formulations and health conditions. IV therapy is not presented as a treatment for a broad list of diagnoses. A consultation determines whether there is a specific, supportable indication or whether another form of care is more appropriate.
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Considering IV Therapy?
Book a consultation to review whether IV therapy is appropriate for your circumstances, including potential benefits, limitations, alternatives and risks.
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