Every IV protocol we cover.
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NAD+ Plus
NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is a coenzyme found in every living cell, involved in energy metabolism and several cellular housekeeping pathways.
Hangover
Hangover IV therapy is a drip clinics market for the dehydration and nutrient depletion that follow heavy alcohol consumption.
Immune Support
Immune support IV therapy delivers a concentrated combination of immune-modulating nutrients directly into the bloodstream, most notably high-dose vitamin C, zinc, B vitamins, and the master antioxidant glutathione.
Beauty Glow
Beauty Glow IV therapy is built around glutathione, an antioxidant produced naturally in the liver, combined with biotin, vitamin C, and often B-complex and amino acids, and marketed for skin, hair, and nails.
Weight Loss
Weight loss IV therapy (sometimes called a "skinny drip") combines lipotropic compounds, B vitamins, and amino acids designed to support metabolic function alongside diet and exercise.
Hydration
Hydration IV therapy is the simplest and most foundational drip, a litre of medical-grade saline or Lactated Ringer's solution, sometimes paired with basic electrolytes or a B-vitamin boost.
Recovery
Recovery IV therapy is marketed to athletes, weekend warriors, and anyone recovering from intense physical exertion.
Myers Cocktail
The Myers Cocktail is the original IV vitamin therapy, developed in the 1960s by Baltimore physician Dr.
Jet Lag
Jet lag IV therapy is marketed to travellers crossing multiple time zones, a population whose internal circadian rhythm gets desynchronized from local time, leading to fatigue, insomnia, brain fog, and gastrointesti…
Energy Boost
Energy Boost IV therapy is built around the B vitamins involved in converting food into usable energy.
GLP-1 Weight Loss
GLP-1 weight loss therapy uses prescription-only medications, semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), given as a once-weekly subcutaneous injection, not an IV drip.
Iron Infusion
Iron infusion is a medical treatment that delivers iron directly into the bloodstream to correct iron-deficiency anemia.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D injection delivers cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) into the muscle to correct a diagnosed deficiency.
B12 Shot
A B12 shot delivers vitamin B12 directly into the muscle, bypassing the digestive system.
Glutathione
Glutathione is an antioxidant the body makes naturally in the liver, involved in neutralizing free radicals and regenerating other antioxidants.
High-Dose Vitamin C
High-dose vitamin C (IVC) delivers concentrations of ascorbic acid far beyond what the gut can absorb from pills, given by IV and marketed for antioxidant and immune support.
Cold & Flu
A Cold & Flu IV (sometimes called a "sick day drip") is aimed at easing symptoms while you are actively ill, not at curing the illness itself.
Migraine Relief
A Migraine Relief IV, often called a "migraine cocktail", is a wellness-clinic take on the hospital migraine cocktail.
Hormone Therapy
Hormone therapy (TRT or HRT) is a clinician-prescribed treatment that replaces hormones the body is no longer producing in adequate amounts, testosterone for men with diagnosed low levels (andropause or hypogonadism…
IV therapy treatments, in plain English.
One-line definitions of every drip and injection you'll see on clinic menus. Tap any treatment chip on a clinic listing to see the same definition inline.
- Athletic recovery
Fluids, amino acids and electrolytes used by active people to rehydrate and support recovery after training.
Learn more about athletic recovery- Beauty + glow
Blends combining antioxidants like glutathione and vitamin C with biotin, aimed at the appearance of skin, hair and nails.
Learn more about beauty + glow- Energy / B12
Infusions or injections featuring B vitamins, especially B12, commonly used to address everyday tiredness.
- General wellness
A foundational vitamin-and-fluid drip for a broad top-up rather than one specific goal.
Learn more about general wellness- Glutathione
An antioxidant the body makes naturally, given by IV or injection and often marketed for skin brightening; evidence for that is limited.
Learn more about glutathione- Hangover recovery
A mix of IV fluids, anti-nausea or anti-inflammatory medication and vitamins used to rehydrate and ease hangover symptoms.
Learn more about hangover recovery- Hydration
A simple IV of saline or electrolyte fluids to restore fluid balance, commonly used after travel, exercise, illness or drinking.
Learn more about hydration- Immune support
An IV usually built around high-dose vitamin C, zinc and B vitamins, chosen by people looking to support their immune system.
Learn more about immune support- Iron infusion
A medical IV that replenishes iron stores, typically for diagnosed iron deficiency, and usually requires bloodwork and clinician assessment first.
Learn more about iron infusion- Jet lag recovery
Hydration with B vitamins and electrolytes used to ease the fatigue and dehydration of long-haul travel.
Learn more about jet lag recovery- Longevity and skin
Antioxidant and NAD+ based formulas that clinics market for skin and healthy aging. Evidence for visible results is limited.
Learn more about longevity and skin- Myers Cocktail
A classic blended IV of B vitamins, vitamin C, magnesium and calcium, one of the original IV drip formulas, commonly chosen for hydration and general wellness.
Learn more about myers cocktail- NAD+ therapy
A slow IV infusion of NAD+, a coenzyme found in every cell, popular in wellness and longevity circles.
Learn more about nad+ therapy- Skin brightening
Usually glutathione-led protocols aimed at a more even, brighter complexion.
Learn more about skin brightening- Vitamin injections (IM)
Quick intramuscular shots such as B12 or vitamin D, offered as a faster alternative to a full IV drip.
- Weight loss
IV or injection support, often B vitamins, amino-acid blends or prescription GLP-1 medications, used alongside a broader weight-management plan and clinical guidance.
Learn more about weight loss
Educational only. Not medical advice. Suitability and dosing should be confirmed with a licensed clinician.
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