IV Therapy in NYC

What IV therapy is

IV therapy delivers fluids, electrolytes and vitamins straight into a vein through a small catheter. Because it skips digestion, nutrients reach the bloodstream at full strength, and fluids rehydrate faster than drinking. In Manhattan it is used for recovery after travel, workouts or a late night, during a cold, and as part of wellness routines.

Popular drips

• Hydration: saline or lactated Ringer's with electrolytes.
• Myers cocktail: magnesium, calcium, B vitamins and vitamin C, the classic all purpose drip.
• Immunity: high dose vitamin C and zinc.
• Recovery or hangover: fluids plus B vitamins, often with anti nausea or anti inflammatory medication.
• NAD+: a coenzyme involved in cellular energy, given slowly over one to three hours.
• Glutathione: an antioxidant, often added as a push at the end.
• Beauty drips: biotin, vitamin C and glutathione blends.

What a visit is like

Expect a short health questionnaire and vitals check, then a small needle placement in the arm. Most drips take 30 to 60 minutes in a lounge chair. Some services come to your home, office or hotel. Mild bruising at the site is the most common side effect.

Safety

IV therapy is a medical procedure. A licensed nurse should place the IV under a medical director, and you should be screened for heart or kidney conditions, pregnancy and medication interactions. Evidence for many wellness benefits is still limited, so treat drips as a supplement to sleep, food and water, not a replacement.