The Main Facts Relating To IV Nutritional Therapy
by Cornelia White
IV nutritional therapy has taken the world by storm. Proponents have come up with endless lists of their benefits. But are they really what they are said to be? We will look at the benefits of this approach of supplementation and also explore the shortcomings if they exist. The most important thing to know is that these supplements should be done with a qualified healthcare provider whenever they feel that there is a proper need to do so.
IV nutrients have been used for many years in hospitals for patients that are too sick to eat through the normal route. To stay alive, they have food delivered to them intravenously. In this group of patients, there is really no additional benefit of the intravenous route. In another group of patients, the route is used for nutrient supplementation.
Nutritional therapy is currently used widely as supportive therapy for cancer patients. Cancer patients are usually exposed to chemotherapy, radiotherapy or both. These treatments are associated with obliteration of the normal immunity component of the body since the treatments do not differentiate between the normal and abnormal cells. Having proper nutritional supplementation helps in the restoration of the immune system even after undesired destruction takes place.
IV therapies have been shown to be more effective in the correction of intracellular deficiencies when compared to oral supplementation. The main reason for this is that they are delivered directly to their intended targets. The digestive tract which frequently lowers the bioavailability of oral supplements is bypassed. This is particularly important to persons that have low hydrochloric acid production.
There are numerous nutrients that can be administered through the intravenous route. Calcium supplements are among the most commonly administered. This mineral is of great importance both structurally and functionally. Calcium is the main component of bones and teeth and plays a vital role in nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction. Persons with reduced levels of calcium suffer from conditions such as osteoporosis, osteomalacia, irritability, muscle cramps and osteoarthritis.
Magnesium and zinc are also commonly supplemented. These minerals work very much in the same way as calcium. Magnesium is involved in over 300 chemical reactions in the body. The main ones include maintenance of muscle and nervous function and proper functioning of the immune system. Zinc, on the other hand, is required for wound healing, proper immune function and normal pregnancy development. Other minerals that have been successfully supplemented include vitamins E, B1, B2, B6, C and folate.
Getting the treatment is quite easy. There may be a small amount of pain when the vein is punctured but this may be eliminated completely by the use of analgesic medication. One does not usually need to prepare. In most centres, all that is required is to call the day before. On average the whole process lasts between 1 and 2 hours. The nutrients go in at a slow, controlled rate to avoid overwhelming the body.
There are a number of potential side effects of <A href="http://www.middlepathmedicine.com">IV Nutritional Therapy</A> that one needs to be aware of. Allergic reactions following treatment were quite common in the past. These reactions were the result of an immune response mounted against preservatives in the nutrients. The good news is that newer products without preservatives are now widely available in the market. Other smaller risks that may be encountered include bleeding, clot formation and infection.
For the best in IV Nutritional Therapy click the link to <a href="http://www.middlepathmedicine.com">www.middlepathmedicine.com</a>. Middle Path Medicine is located in San Luis Obispo County with the only Integrative Wellness Center on the Central Coast, and you can find us online at http://www.middlepathmedicine.com now.
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Title: The Main Facts Relating To IV Nutritional Therapy
Author: Cornelia White
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Keywords: medicine, health, treatment, healthy
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