Does IV Therapy Really Help With Weight Loss?

IV Therapy For Weight Loss

Quick-Fix Fitness Doesn’t Help in Weight Loss

Most of us know the importance of nutrition and exercise for maintaining a healthy weight. But thanks to the constant buzz around fad diets and quick-fix fitness programs, pillars of healthy living are often practiced incorrectly with calorie restriction and over-exercising.

This formula for weight loss is an oversimplification. Yes, fueling our bodies with too many of the wrong types of nutrients may lead to weight gain. However, even if you follow a healthy diet and exercise regularly, desired results may still elude you without the right mix of nutrients to supercharge your metabolism and amplify your fitness regime.

How IV Therapy Can Support Your Weight Loss Goals

If you want to take your weight loss & detox journey to the next level, regular IV Nutritional Therapy can improve your results if combined with a healthy nutrition and exercise plan. Here’s how. 

IV Therapy Promotes Better Nutrient Absorption

It’s a slow process to fully digest a meal – anywhere between two to five days – and at the end of all that work, it’s possible that your body may absorb only 10% of the nutrients consumed. The truth is, our digestive system is powerful but fickle. Any number of things can throw the efficacy of its nutrient absorption out of whack, from the foods that we choose to eat to the way we prepare our meal and even the time of day that we sit down to eat.

If you count on a cup of coffee to get you up in the morning or a nice glass of wine to wind down in the evening, you’ll want to keep reading. Caffeine and alcohol have both been proven to inhibit weight loss and affect nutrient absorption, and are linked to deficiencies in vitamins and minerals.

Unlike oral consumption, IV therapy bypasses digestion and delivers nutrients directly to the bloodstream. This means that much higher concentrations of the nutrients are absorbed and circulated into the nervous system, fueling critical bodily functions – many of which are necessary for weight loss. 

When we talk about nutrients, what we are really referring to is the full span of essential compounds that give us life. This includes macronutrients – carbohydrates, proteins, and fats – and micronutrients – vitamins and minerals.

While macronutrients fuel our daily functioning, micronutrients build the foundation for them to do so effectively. That’s why supporting a healthy diet with the right ensemble of micronutrients can maximize your weight loss results.

IV Therapy at Spark Health

At Spark Health, our  IV therapy formulation for weight loss supports healthy fat metabolism, facilitates energy production, promotes maintenance of lean body mass, and supports balanced thyroid and adrenal function.

The formulation includes L-carnitine, Glutathione, Methionine, Inositol, Choline, and Vitamin B12.

• L-carnitine is an amino acid derivative shown to increase the function of mitochondria, the energy-producing machines found in our cells. L-carnitine revs our metabolism, while also supporting our nerves, brain, and heart.  Studies have shown that people who receive carnitine lose more weight and show a decrease in body mass index (BMI) compared to those who do not.
• Glutathione is a crucial IV component for anyone who is on a weight loss or detox protocol. As we burn fat, we are also releasing many toxins into the bloodstream. Glutathione is a fantastic antioxidant and can be thought of like a Pac-man that goes into the bloodstream to chomp up toxins.

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• MIC (Methionine, Inositol, Choline) is known as the ‘weight loss’ nutrient combination and packs a triple punch. Methionine, an essential amino acid, helps the liver break down fat and aids in the production of glutathione. Inositol improves insulin sensitivity in the body making it critical for fat metabolism and fat-burning liver function. Finally. choline regulates cholesterol and fat transport around the body.
•  Methylcobalamin (Vitamin B12) helps convert your food into energy. At Spark Health, we use Methylcobalamin, the form of vitamin B12 that can be utilized immediately by the body. Supplementation of Methylcobalamin also supports the immune system, so you can stay well and continue to exercise and eat healthily. 

Naturopathic Weight Management

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Behind the IV therapy services at Spark Health is a team of naturopathic doctors committed to personalized medicine and a high standard of medical care. Our naturopathic doctors are experts in optimizing results and customizing a weight loss plan that is personalized for your body’s unique physiology. If you are interested in learning more about our Weight Management or Detox offerings, or would like to book an IV therapy appointment contact us. Spark Health is located in Solana Beach, San Diego County, CA. Founded in 2013, we take a collaborative approach to natural medicine, partnering with patients to help them achieve their unique health and wellness goals. If you would like to perform better in the areas of life that matter most to you, book a consultation with one of our doctors today!