IVs are becoming an increasingly popular method for improving health, slowing down the aging process and alleviating the effects of various diseases. However, how effective are they really? Let’s look at a few common myths about IVs.
Myth: IVs are an independent treatment
In fact, IVs are not a treatment, but only a method of administering medications. It is important to look not for the IVs themselves, but for effective treatment under the supervision of a qualified doctor.
Myth: IVs are more effective than oral medications and vitamins
Although IVs are a quick way to deliver substances to the body, modern methods of oral administration are not inferior to them in effectiveness. However, if your doctor prescribes intravenous medications, you should follow his recommendations.
Droppers can act faster because the drug enters directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestion process. Pills, on the other hand, must pass through the stomach and intestines before they can take effect.
Droppers provide a higher level of drug absorption because they bypass the digestion process. However, tablets can be more convenient for patients and are usually less invasive.
Some medications taken as IVs may provide longer-lasting effects than tablets because they can control how quickly the drug is released into the blood.
If there is an urgent need for rapid action or if the patient is unable to swallow tablets, IVs may be the preferred option. However, for long-term treatment or to maintain therapy over time, tablets may be more practical.
Myth: IV drugs have no effect on the gastrointestinal tract
It’s a delusion. Drugs injected into the blood or muscles affect the gastrointestinal tract in the same way as those taken orally. However, intravenous administration may provide a faster onset of action. The drugs also affect the intestinal microflora (if antibiotics are administered), change the acidity of gastric juice, and irritate the mucous membrane.
Myth: Healthy people also benefit from IVs
Healthy people do not require IV medications to maintain health. Instead, it is important to adhere to a healthy lifestyle and proper nutrition.
There are some situations when healthy people may need intravenous fluids or nutrients, such as when there is significant fluid loss due to intense physical activity, obesity, or extreme environmental conditions. In such cases, intravenous administration may be used to restore hydration and electrolyte balance.
Popular iron droppers are not always effective, since if the gastrointestinal tract and liver are disrupted, the absorption of iron may be impaired and the iron will not be absorbed.
In conclusion, IVs may be useful in certain cases under medical supervision. However, it is important to ensure that the procedure is carried out in a medical facility under the supervision of specialists.
