In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to overlook the importance of hydration and the vital role it plays in maintaining our overall health. Whether we’re tackling a busy workday, recovering from a workout, or dealing with the effects of travel or a hangover, staying properly hydrated can make all the difference. While drinking water is a vital part of staying hydrated, there are times when oral hydration just isn’t enough. That’s where IV hydration therapy comes in.
The Science Behind IV Hydration
IV hydration is a medical-grade treatment that delivers fluids and essential nutrients directly into the bloodstream, allowing the body to absorb the liquids and nutrients much more quickly than if they were taken orally. The digestive system can take time to break down and absorb fluids, but with IV therapy, the hydration process is instantaneous, ensuring that the body gets what it needs in a timely and efficient manner.
When you receive IV hydration, the fluids and nutrients are delivered through a sterile catheter inserted into a vein, typically in your arm. This method allows for 100% bioavailability, meaning that the fluids and nutrients are immediately accessible to your cells. The intravenous route bypasses the digestive system entirely, making it the fastest way to get nutrients into the bloodstream and rapidly hydrate the body.
The combination of fluids and nutrients administered through IV hydration depends on individual needs and goals, but the core of any IV therapy treatment is the restoration of lost fluids, electrolytes, and essential vitamins and minerals.
What Are The Benefits Of IV Hydration Therapy?
IV hydration therapy can benefit a wide range of individuals and can be used to address many common concerns. Here are some of the most popular reasons people choose to receive IV hydration therapy:
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Dehydration: One of the most common reasons for seeking IV hydration is dehydration. Whether due to hot weather, excessive exercise, illness, or not drinking enough fluids, dehydration can lead to fatigue, headaches, and sluggishness. IV hydration delivers fluids directly into the bloodstream, helping you rehydrate faster and more effectively than drinking water alone.
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Post-Workout Recovery: After intense exercise, your body needs to replenish lost fluids and nutrients. IV hydration therapy supports muscle recovery, reduces soreness, and restores energy levels, helping you get back to your routine faster.
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Hangovers: One of the most popular uses for IV hydration therapy is hangover recovery. Alcohol dehydrates the body, leading to symptoms like fatigue, headache, and nausea. IV hydration quickly rehydrates the body, replenishing electrolytes and nutrients to help you feel better faster.
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Immune Support: IV hydration can boost your immune system by delivering high doses of Vitamin C and other essential nutrients, helping your body fight off infections and stay healthy.
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Skin Health and Anti-Aging: Hydration is key to healthy, glowing skin. IV hydration can help promote healthy skin, reduce the appearance of fine lines, and improve overall skin texture by delivering nutrients directly to your cells.
- Energy Boost: If you’re feeling fatigued or run down, IV hydration therapy can provide a much-needed energy boost. The combination of hydration and vitamins, especially B vitamins, helps support energy production and combat tiredness.
Common Ingredients in IV Hydration Therapy
IV hydration treatments typically consist of a combination of fluids, electrolytes, vitamins, and minerals tailored to meet your specific needs. Here’s a breakdown of some of the most common ingredients used in IV hydration therapy:
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Saline Solution: The base fluid in most IV hydration therapies, saline is a sterile solution of salt (sodium chloride) and water. It’s used to replenish fluids and restore hydration. Saline helps maintain the balance of fluids in the body, particularly in the blood and tissues.
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Electrolytes: These are minerals in your blood that help regulate essential bodily functions such as muscle contractions, fluid balance, and nerve function. Common electrolytes found in IV hydration therapy include sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. When you’re dehydrated, your electrolyte balance can become disrupted, leading to symptoms like fatigue, cramping, and dizziness. IV hydration helps replenish these vital electrolytes, promoting overall health.
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Vitamins: IV hydration therapy can also deliver essential vitamins directly into the bloodstream. Some of the most common vitamins included in hydration treatments are:
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Vitamin C: Known for its immune-boosting properties, Vitamin C supports the body’s natural defense system and helps with the repair of tissues.
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B Vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B6, B12): These vitamins play a key role in energy production, metabolism, and maintaining healthy skin, hair, and nails.
- Vitamin D: Essential for bone health and immune function, Vitamin D helps regulate calcium levels in the body.
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Amino Acids: These are the building blocks of proteins and are vital for muscle repair, tissue growth, and recovery. Amino acids are often included in IV hydration therapy to support recovery after exercise or illness.
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Glucose: In some cases, a small amount of glucose (sugar) may be included in the IV fluid to provide quick energy for the body, especially if you’re feeling weak or fatigued.
Each of these ingredients is designed to work synergistically, providing your body with the hydration, nutrients, and support it needs to recover, perform at its best, and maintain overall health.
Your IV Hydration Options at PLSTK
HYDRATE
When it comes to IV hydration therapy, the hydration drip package is our most basic formula, with just one ingredient — IV fluid. Our fluids are the same solution you’d receive in any hospital, featuring a sterilized combination of water, sodium chloride, and electrolytes. Together, these ingredients improve your body’s absorption levels, allowing you to fuel up faster and recover more quickly in the future.
LOSE WEIGHT
While our weight loss IV can boost your metabolism and give your body what it needs to thrive, nothing can replace the effects of a healthy diet and exercise. Our drip is designed to enhance your routine for faster fat burning, better toning and more efficient bodily functions that can lead to weight loss and a healthy lifestyle.
You can expect the effects of this drip to last around two to three weeks, so we suggest enhancing your weight loss routine with it once or twice a month.
JET LAGGED
IV Fluid –The relative humidity on planes is typically 10-15%, which is lower than the Sahara dessert. The low humidity leads to increased fluid loss from your body. The longer the flight the more fluid loss with a 10 hour flight being up to 2L lost. While jet lag doesn’t cause dehydration, the dehydration caused by the plane you flew on can make your jet lag worse. IV fluid will help replace what you have lost.
DATE NIGHT
A treatment to get you red carpet ready! Whether it’s getting ready to look your best for a big night or a routine wellness therapy to get your hair, nails, and skin radiant, strong, and healthy, the Date Night vitamin drip formulated with IV glutathione will take care of your needs.
HEADACHE
We know that seeing the light of day sounds virtually impossible, but there’s hope with our headache and migraine IV infusion. We’ve specially formulated this headache and migraine treatment to get you back on your feet and regain some lost productivity.
NAUSEA
Our nausea IV contains a blend of vitamins, fluids, nutrients and antioxidants — a concoction specifically created to help alleviate nausea and vomiting. We bring emergency department morning sickness and nausea IV treatments right to your home with this package. If you’re suffering from nausea or morning sickness, this IV is for you.
HYPE UP!
Specifically formulated for natural energy and focus, you’ll be both mentally and physically ready to accomplish your goals. Skip the poorly formulated sports or energy drinks full of sugar, artificial flavoring, and coloring that your body doesn’t want or need by getting the Energy & Focus intravenous vitamins.
IV AND CHILL
Recovering from a WOD, powerlifting competition, half marathon (or full), hours of cycling, or even a weekend yoga retreat? We have you covered with our Mobile IV Medics Recovery intravenous supplements IV therapy which is specially formulated for natural muscle, energy, and stress recovery.
HERS
If you have uncomfortable symptoms before or during your period, you could get relief from a nutrient-boosting IV. By restoring important hydration, vitamins, and minerals, our HER IV package helps your body manage that time of the month.
What to Expect During an IV Hydration Treatment
When you arrive for your IV hydration session at PLSTK, your provider will start by discussing your health history and hydration goals. Once your treatment plan is established, your provider will insert a small needle into one of the veins in your arm. You may feel a slight pinch when the needle is inserted, but most people find the process quite comfortable.
Once the needle is in place, the fluids will begin to flow through the IV catheter, and the entire session typically lasts anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the amount of fluid and nutrients being administered.
While you’re receiving the treatment, you can sit back and relax. IV hydration is a peaceful experience and you can enjoy catching up on reading or listening to music. The IV fluids will be delivered gradually, and you should feel hydrated and rejuvenated by the end of the session.
What to Expect After IV Hydration Therapy
One of the main benefits of IV hydration is that it works quickly and delivers immediate results. After your treatment, you will likely feel more energized, refreshed, and hydrated almost immediately. Many people experience a noticeable improvement in their skin, energy levels, and overall mood shortly after the session.
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Hydration Boost: Most clients report feeling more hydrated and energized after the treatment. Your skin may appear more radiant and supple, and you may notice improved clarity and focus.
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Improved Recovery: If you’re recovering from exercise, illness, or travel, you may find that IV hydration helps speed up your recovery. The body’s ability to absorb fluids and nutrients more efficiently promotes faster healing, reduces fatigue, and alleviates symptoms like headache and muscle soreness.
- Enhanced Well-Being: After IV hydration therapy, you might feel an overall sense of well-being as the vitamins, minerals, and electrolytes begin to restore balance to your body.
After treatment, most people return to their normal daily routine, feeling more rejuvenated and ready to tackle the day ahead. There are generally no side effects or complications from IV hydration therapy, but if you have any concerns or specific health issues, it’s always a good idea to discuss them with your provider before treatment.
Replenish Your Body for Optimal Health and Wellness at PLSTK in Brooklyn
IV hydration therapy is an excellent way to quickly and effectively restore hydration, replenish essential nutrients, and support your overall well-being. Whether you’re recovering from dehydration, post-workout fatigue, a hangover, or simply looking to boost your energy levels, IV hydration can provide the replenishment your body needs.
At PLSTK in Greenpoint, our team is dedicated to providing safe and effective IV hydration treatments tailored to your individual needs. If you’re looking to rehydrate, recover, and feel your best, contact us today to learn more about how IV hydration can benefit you. You deserve to feel energized, balanced, and healthy. Call 877-697-5785 today for an appointment.
An IV fluid drip involves a small tube called a catheter and a salinebased electrolyte solution that contains your selected vitamins and nutrients. An IV drip delivers these essential nutrients and fluids directly into your bloodstream, bypassing your digestive tract. There’s no wait time, and the nutrition is instantly available to remedy your body’s health and wellness needs.
Some IV drips contain electrolytes and salts, while others contain sugars, vitamins, and antioxidants. Each concoction differs depending on the health and wellness needs of each individual.
The most common ingredients that go into IVs include:
- Saline. This a solution of salt in water and is the most common type of fluid for IVs. A Saline solution is great for dehydration and hangovers since sodium is a type of electrolyte.
- Vitamins. The benefits of vitamins and antioxidants are essential, as they can give us a boost of energy, strengthen our immune system, plus so much more.
- Electrolytes. These essential elements and compounds hydrate our bodies, regulate nerve and muscle function, regulate blood pressure, and more. Besides sodium, your body needs potassium, calcium, bicarbonate, magnesium, chloride and phosphate — all of which are electrolytes.
Besides these common ingredients, we can add many others. For example, we offer anti-nausea and anti-inflammatory medication, which are commonly used to solve hangover symptoms.
Intravenous Hydration
H Y D R A T E
When it comes to IV hydration therapy, the hydration drip package is our most basic formula, with just one ingredient — IV fluid. Our fluids are the same solution you’d receive in any hospital, featuring a sterilized combination of water, sodium chloride, and electrolytes. Together, these ingredients improve your body’s absorption levels, allowing you to fuel up faster and recover more quickly in the future.
L O S E W E I G H T
While our weight loss IV can boost your metabolism and give your body what it needs to thrive, nothing can replace the effects of a healthy diet and exercise. Our drip is designed to enhance your routine for faster fat burning, better toning and more efficient bodily functions that can lead to weight loss and a healthy lifestyle.
You can expect the effects of this drip to last around two to three weeks, so we suggest enhancing your weight loss routine with it once or twice a month.
J E T L A G G E D
IV Fluid –The relative humidity on planes is typically 10-15%, which is lower than the Sahara dessert. The low humidity leads to increased fluid loss from your body. The longer the flight the more fluid loss with a 10 hour flight being up to 2L lost. While jet lag doesn’t cause dehydration, the dehydration caused by the plane you flew on can make your jet lag worse. IV fluid will help replace what you have lost.
D A T E N I G H T
A treatment to get you red carpet ready! Whether it’s getting ready to look your best for a big night or a routine wellness therapy to get your hair, nails, and skin radiant, strong, and healthy, the Date Night vitamin drip formulated with IV glutathione will take care of your needs.
H E A D A C H E
We know that seeing the light of day sounds virtually impossible, but there’s hope with our headache and migraine IV infusion. We’ve specially formulated this headache and migraine treatment to get you back on your feet and regain some lost productivity.
N A U S E A
Our nausea IV contains a blend of vitamins, fluids, nutrients and antioxidants — a concoction specifically created to help alleviate nausea and vomiting. We bring emergency department morning sickness and nausea IV treatments right to your home with this package. If you’re suffering from nausea or morning sickness, this IV is for you.
H Y P E U P !
Specifically formulated for natural energy and focus, you’ll be both mentally and physically ready to accomplish your goals. Skip the poorly formulated sports or energy drinks full of sugar, artificial flavoring, and coloring that your body doesn’t want or need by getting the Energy & Focus intravenous vitamins.
I V A N D C H I L L
Recovering from a WOD, powerlifting competition, half marathon (or full), hours of cycling, or even a weekend yoga retreat? We have you covered with our Mobile IV Medics Recovery intravenous supplements IV therapy which is specially formulated for natural muscle, energy, and stress recovery.
H E R S
If you have uncomfortable symptoms before or during your period, you could get relief from a nutrient-boosting IV. By restoring important hydration, vitamins, and minerals, our HER IV package helps your body manage that time of the month.
