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Multi vitamins intravenously

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Carolineq8
Carolineq8

Hi I was wandering if anyone has had multi vitamins or any vitamins through an IV drip and what the results where, I have heard of vitamin c to help boost your immune system so very interested to hear from anyone whose had this treatment, thank you 😊

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  • ptolemy
    ptolemy Carolineq8

    Posted

    Why would you want it? There has been no real research on it although it does seem popular with the celebs. As far as I can see it seems to be a short term fix. I can see that occassionally people need a vitamin boost for medical reasons, but I think I would like to find out what the underlying problem was first.
    • Carolineq8
      Carolineq8 ptolemy

      Posted

      It was more a general enquiry to be honest, iv just stumbled across it done some research on the net but thought I'd rather ask on a forum where real people with first hand experience can share there views.

      I'v always been interested in alternative treatments but very sceptical at the same time, thank you 😊

    • ptolemy
      ptolemy Carolineq8

      Posted

      I think it really depends what the alternative treatment is for. People have been lulled into so called natural treatments against conventional treatments and have died. Just because something is called natural does not mean it has no side effects, some can be quite lethal if people are not careful.
  • rocky31676
    rocky31676 Carolineq8

    Posted

    It is esential to have a balanced diet. 

    Then no need for vitamins. 

    If your deficient in vitamin B,C or D, then only take those supplements. 

    • jenny19687
      jenny19687 rocky31676

      Posted

      One can eat a balanced diet and still be deficient. Supplements don't always work. Malabsorption can be the cause. Thus the concept of intotrducing straight into the bloodstream is interesting. 

    • ptolemy
      ptolemy jenny19687

      Posted

      On the other hand an awful lot of people take supplements when they could just have a decent diet. I am sure the supplement manufacturers are happy though.
    • rocky31676
      rocky31676 ptolemy

      Posted

      That is why it is debatable that supplements are necessary, even though vitamin deficiency may make these necessary.

      IV vitamin supplements may be required in case of malabsorption as jenny said above. 

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