Drip-type

IV Drip Guides

IV drips deliver hydration, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and other nutrients directly into the bloodstream. Each formulation serves a different purpose and has a unique evidence profile. This section provides neutral, educational guidance to help you understand what each drip contains, how it works, potential benefits, and safety considerations—without promoting any specific clinic.

IV Drip Types

Hydration Therapy

Hydration drips use sterile fluids such as saline or Hartmann’s solution to support fluid balance. They may be used after travel, exercise, heat exposure, or mild dehydration.

Key components:

  • Sodium chloride 0.9%
  • Hartmann’s solution (Ringer’s lactate)

Energy Drip

Energy drips typically contain B vitamins and sometimes amino acids to support normal energy metabolism.

Common components:

  • B-Complex
  • B12
  • Magnesium
  • Amino acids (optional)

Immune Drip

Immune drips focus on nutrients involved in immune function, although evidence varies depending on ingredient and dose.

Typical components:

  • Vitamin C
  • Zinc
  • B-Complex
  • Glutathione (sometimes offered separately)

Skin & Anti-Ageing Drip

These drips focus on antioxidant support and collagen-related nutrients.

Typical components:

  • Vitamin C
  • Glutathione
  • ALA (Alpha Lipoic Acid)
  • Amino acids

NAD+ Therapy

NAD+ drips deliver nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, a coenzyme involved in energy production and mitochondrial function. Often used in wellness and longevity contexts.

Components:

  • NAD+ at varying concentrations

Detox & Recovery Drip

These formulations are used after travel, stress, or exertion. The term “detox” refers to antioxidant effects rather than literal detoxification.

Typical components:

  • Vitamin C
  • B-Complex
  • Glutathione
  • Electrolytes

Athletic Performance Drip

Commonly selected by athletes or active individuals to support hydration and recovery.

Typical components:

  • Amino acids
  • B-Complex
  • Magnesium
  • Electrolytes

High-Dose Vitamin C Drip

High-dose vitamin C infusions are used in specific wellness contexts and certain clinical settings. They require pre-screening for G6PD deficiency.

Component:

  • Vitamin C (in gram quantities)