IV Therapy For Weight Loss: Everything You Need To Know

When you’re trying to lose weight, sometimes it can feel like nothing you do works. When you’re diligently exercising and watching what you’re eating and nothing changes, perhaps it’s time to try something new. IV therapy for weight loss has been widely publicised, but how does it actually work? Here’s everything you need to know.

What Is IV Therapy?

IV therapy is a method of transferring a blend of vitamins, minerals and saline solution straight to the bloodstream through an intravenous drip. This way, the nutrients get into the system quickly without having to go through the digestive system. When vitamins are taken traditionally, for example through a supplement, not all of the nutrients can be absorbed by the body because they are broken down by the gut – so you don’t get all of the benefits.

Using IV therapy means that your body gets a huge boost of vitamins and hydration, and there are many enormous benefits from utilising this therapy.

There are lots of different types of IV therapy available, which can deal with a host of issues – from chronic fatigue to hangover.

What Are The Benefits Of IV Therapy?

Depending on the mix of vitamins infused in the drip, IV therapy can assist you in many ways. For example:

  • Energy boost
  • Injury recovery
  • Anti-aging effects – e.g. plumper and firmer skin
  • Immunity boost

One of the most exciting benefits of IV therapy, though, is weight loss. But how can IV therapy help weight loss?

IV Therapy For Weight Loss

What causes weight gain in the first place?

As we age, our metabolism slows. Metabolism essentially refers to how quickly your body works to convert food to energy. Maintaining a healthy weight relies upon energy intake and energy output being equal, but if our bodies are not converting food to energy as quickly as they used to, weight gain ensues.

How Can A Weight Loss IV Drip Help?

Weight loss IV drips help you to burn fat and achieve your goal weight. Here are some of the ways that it helps you to do that:

Restoring your energy levels

If you’re trying to lose weight, you may be limiting your calorie intake to a healthy level. This can cause a dip in energy levels – and when you’re feeling low, it can be hard to make the right food choices. Vitamin IV drips boost your energy levels by creating an uplift in your vitamin levels, so your body can work harder.

Improving your sleep

Did you know that sleep is an essential element of an effective weight loss strategy? Poor sleep increases your appetite and leaves you craving those sugary, fatty foods. Getting quality sleep gives your body a chance to repair and leaves you energised – so you can make better food choices. If you’re vitamin deficient, your sleep will become irregular. Getting a vitamin IV drip increases those vitamin levels and gets your body working at its peak.

Workout recovery

If you’ve been working out to get closer to your weight loss goal, then you might have noticed a dip in energy after your visit to the gym. A deficiency in vitamins can make it more difficult for your body to recover, so you need to wait longer until you can do your next workout. Fortunately, a vitamin IV drip can speed up your recovery after a workout and get you back in the gym with increased energy.

Battling adrenal exhaustion

Did you know that when you’re stressed, your adrenal gland works in overdrive and causes hormone imbalances? This is because your body is working hard to combat stress (which can be caused by many things – emotional imbalances, shift work, overworking, surgery etc.) and you end up with too much or too little cortisol.

The science bit – excess and deficiency of cortisol causes adrenal exhaustion and can impact blood sugar levels. This will leave you feeling low in energy and reaching for those high-calorie foods. IV vitamin therapy combats this stress by delivering the nutrients that your body is deficient in and helping your body to rebalance itself. Your metabolism will speed up and it will be easier to lose weight.Immune system boost

Losing weight is hard work. You may feel exhausted and run down – and when that happens, your immune system can take a hit. The last thing you want when you’re trying to lose weight is to be feeling ill. Using a slimming IV drip can help by providing your body with vital antioxidants and nutrients to keep your immune system working as it should.

These are not the only pros, fat-burning IV drips also boost your hydration levels, which:

  • Suppresses your appetite
  • Eliminates your hunger pains (these are often actually thirst pains!)
  • Replaces the habit of reaching for sugary drinks
  • Speeds up your metabolism
  • Improves your digestive system function
  • Gives you more energy for workouts
  • Lets your muscles work harder

What Should I Do Alongside IV Therapy To Lose Weight?

IV vitamin therapy for weight loss works best when used in conjunction with a balanced diet and exercise. The vitamin therapy will enhance all of the work that you are doing towards your goal, enabling you to feel and look better. If you’ve been working out and eating well and nothing seems to be changing, then it’s time to consider a slimming IV drip. This can kickstart your weight loss and get you on the path to a better you.

Finding IV Weight Loss Therapy Near Me…

At BluVida Wellness & Med Spa, we offer IV drip therapy at our spa in Katy, Texas. Our In-Home Service (available throughout Houston) can also bring the nutrients to you, in the comfort of your own home. Book your appointment today and start your weight loss journey…