IV Therapy & Drips

Intravenous (IV) therapy and intramuscular (IM) injections offer a powerful, fast-acting way to support functional medicine principles, optimising the body at a cellular level and addressing root causes of fatigue, inflammation, toxin overload and nutrient depletion. By delivering high-quality vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants directly into the bloodstream (or into muscle for sustained absorption), IV and IM treatments bypass the digestive system for maximum bioavailability, making them ideal for targeted detox support, immune resilience, energy restoration and cellular repair. One of the most exciting therapies in modern wellness is NAD+ IV therapy—using the oxidised form of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, a molecule essential to almost every biological process involved in ageing, metabolism, mitochondrial energy production, circadian rhythm regulation and cognitive performance. Research highlights NAD+ as a critical electron transporter, meaning it plays a central role in cellular rejuvenation, DNA repair, metabolic efficiency and sleep-wake balance, making it a key piece of the longevity and vitality puzzle. Whether you are seeking enhanced mental clarity, improved recovery, better stress tolerance or a functional approach to long-term wellbeing, NAD+ infusions and personalised IV/IM nutrient therapies provide a science-led solution designed to restore health from the inside out.

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Modified Myers vitamin IV infusion:

The Modified Myers IV Drip is the ultimate energy-boosting IV infusion designed to help you feel instantly recharged, revitalised and back in balance. Ideal as a first-time IV therapy treatment, this powerful blend supports immune function, stress resilience, hydration, detoxification and cellular energy production, making it a go-to option for fatigue, burnout and low vitality. Packed with high-dose Vitamin C, essential B vitamins (B5, B6, B12 and B-complex), plus magnesium and calcium for muscle and nervous system support, it delivers rapid replenishment where your body needs it most. Added selenium and zinc strengthen immune defence and antioxidant protection, while glutathione—often called the body’s “master antioxidant”—helps promote liver detox pathways, skin clarity and reduced oxidative stress. Whether you’re run down, stressed, recovering from illness, or simply want a wellness reset, the Modified Myers Drip is a fast, effective and science-backed way to restore energy and optimise overall health.

High dose vitamin C drip:

Detoxification, collagen production and cellular protection. Mixed freshly in-clinic to suit your individual needs, this treatment delivers targeted doses of high-strength Vitamin C, helping to fight oxidative stress, support recovery, improve skin radiance and enhance overall vitality. As one of the body’s most essential antioxidants, Vitamin C plays a key role in immune resilience, wound healing, inflammation reduction and energy metabolism, making it ideal for anyone feeling run down, stressed or prone to frequent illness. Higher-dose Vitamin C therapy may require a G6PD blood test for safety, and we will guide you through the correct dosage and testing during your consultation. Whether you’re looking for an immune boost, wellness reset or enhanced skin and collagen support, Vitamin C IV therapy is a fast, effective and clinically guided way to optimise your health.

Amino acid infusion:

The Amino Acid IV Drip is a highly targeted infusion designed to support muscle recovery, metabolism, immune strength, hair growth and skin rejuvenation from the inside out. Often called the building blocks of protein, amino acids are essential for tissue repair, hormone production, collagen formation and overall cellular function—making them vital for a healthy, high-performing body. Our bespoke amino acid formulas can be tailored for sports performance and recovery, fatigue and stamina, hair and skin optimisation, immune resilience, and long-term wellness goals. Simply tell us what you want to achieve, and we’ll create a personalised amino acid infusion to help boost results faster, enhance physical performance, and support total-body vitality at a cellular level.

Glutathione Infusion:

The Glutathione IV Drip is a powerful, functional-medicine favourite for detoxification, immunity, energy and skin health. Glutathione is a naturally occurring “master antioxidant” that helps protect cells from oxidative stress, supports mitochondrial energy production, and plays a key role in keeping the immune system resilient. However, glutathione levels can be rapidly depleted by ageing, stress, poor sleep, a hectic lifestyle and everyday toxin exposure, which may contribute to fatigue, brain fog, inflammation, headaches, joint aches and reduced recovery. By supporting the liver’s detox pathways, glutathione helps the body clear unwanted compounds including environmental pollutants, heavy metals, pharmaceutical residues and excess hormones, making it an excellent option for those seeking a cleaner, clearer, more energised baseline. It’s also popular for skin glow and elasticity, as reducing oxidative stress can help support collagen integrity and a healthier-looking complexion. Whether you’re feeling run down, want a post-illness reset, or are prioritising long-term wellness and cellular protection, a glutathione infusion is a fast, effective way to support detox and reduce inflammation at the source.

Combination Therapy:

The Vitamin C + Glutathione Push (IV) or IM Shot is a fast, targeted treatment designed to support immune resilience, liver detox pathways, cellular protection and skin radiance—perfect when you want results without a full drip. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps strengthen the immune system, support collagen production and reduce oxidative stress, while glutathione—often called the body’s “master antioxidant”—helps optimise detoxification and calm inflammation at a cellular level. Together, this duo is a popular functional medicine choice for those experiencing fatigue, brain fog, frequent illness, stress overload, dull skin or toxin burden, and for anyone wanting a quick wellness reset. Delivered as a rapid IV push or convenient IM injection, it offers high bioavailability and efficient absorption, helping you feel brighter, clearer and more energised—inside and out.

Mega V:

The Mega V IV Drip by IntraVita is a premium, high-strength vitamin infusion designed to rapidly restore energy, support immunity and promote total-body wellness at a cellular level. Packed with an advanced blend of essential vitamins and antioxidants, Mega V helps combat fatigue, stress depletion, low mood, brain fog and reduced resilience, making it an ideal choice for anyone feeling run down or in need of a full-body reset. This powerful formula supports metabolic function, nervous system health, hydration and recovery, while also helping reduce oxidative stress and inflammation—key drivers of accelerated ageing and poor vitality. Whether you’re juggling a demanding lifestyle, recovering from illness, or simply looking to optimise your wellbeing, Mega V is an effective functional medicine-led infusion to help you feel stronger, sharper and rebalanced.

NAD+

The NAD+ IV Infusion is one of the most advanced wellness therapies available for cellular repair, energy production, brain function and healthy ageing. NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is an essential coenzyme found in every cell of the body, playing a critical role in mitochondrial function, where energy (ATP) is produced. As NAD+ levels naturally decline with age, stress, inflammation and toxin exposure, many people experience symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog, poor sleep, slower metabolism and reduced recovery. NAD+ therapy helps replenish these levels to support DNA repair, cellular rejuvenation, cognitive clarity and circadian rhythm balance, making it a key tool in functional medicine and longevity-focused health optimisation. Often chosen for its benefits in mental sharpness, sustained energy, anti-ageing support and nervous system restoration, NAD+ IV therapy delivers direct, high-bioavailability support for those seeking a deeper reset at the cellular level.

Functional Medicine:

Used by Functional Medicine Practitioners to support symptoms associated with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME), PoTS, fibromyalgia, long COVID, burnout and adrenal dysregulation, brain fog, low immunity, mitochondrial dysfunction, nutrient depletion, and chronic inflammation.

The Mega V IV Drip supports the body by improving cellular methylation and inflammation control, two key functional medicine pathways involved in fatigue, detoxification, hormone balance, neurotransmitter production and immune regulation. Many of the nutrients included—particularly B-complex vitamins such as B5, B6 and B12—act as essential cofactors in the methylation cycle, helping the body process toxins efficiently, regulate mood-related neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, and support mitochondrial energy production. At the same time, antioxidant and immune-supportive nutrients help reduce oxidative stress, a major driver of chronic inflammation and accelerated ageing. This is why combining IV therapy with a functional medicine consultation and advanced testing such as DNA and methylation profiling through DNA Core can be so valuable—because it gives a deeper understanding of how your body handles detoxification, inflammation, nutrient absorption and cellular repair. With this insight, treatment can be personalised with far greater precision, ensuring the right nutrients, correct dosing and targeted support for your unique biology—helping you achieve stronger, faster and more measurable results.

Glutathione Shots:

Glutathione shots (IM injections) are a fast and effective way to boost the body’s master antioxidant, supporting cellular detoxification, immune resilience, energy production and skin health. Glutathione is heavily involved in liver detox pathways, helping the body clear oxidative stress and remove unwanted toxins such as environmental pollutants, heavy metals, excess hormones and medication by-products.

Functional medicine practitioners commonly use glutathione shots to support fatigue, brain fog, inflammation, poor recovery, frequent illness, toxin overload, dull skin, and accelerated ageing. They are also popular for biohacking and longevity optimisation, as glutathione plays a key role in reducing oxidative damage and supporting mitochondrial function.

A simple protocol of one glutathione shot per week for 6 weeks is an easy, quick and convenient way to enhance energy, detox capacity and cellular health, especially for those with busy lifestyles who want a consistent wellness boost without committing to a full IV drip.

Heavy Metal Detox:

For assessing detox pathways that relate to heavy metals and overall toxin processing, a good choice from DNA Nordic (DNAlife) is the DNA Core genetic report. This comprehensive test provides insights into key biological processes including methylation and detoxification pathways, which influence how effectively your body metabolises and eliminates toxins—an important part of understanding your capacity to handle heavy metal exposure and detox support.

While DNA Core doesn’t directly measure heavy metal levels in the body (that requires biochemical testing like blood or urine heavy metal panels), it does help identify genetic variants in detox-related genes that affect how nutrients, antioxidants and detoxification cycles function—information that can be very useful when planning a heavy metal detox strategy with a clinician.

So for a functional medicine approach to heavy metals, pairing DNA Core with targeted lab tests (e.g., blood/urine heavy metal screens) gives you both genetic insight into detox capacity and actual toxin exposure data for personalised interpretation and treatment planning.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the test DNA Core and why is it useful?

DNA Core is an advanced genetic wellness test designed to provide a detailed insight into how your body functions at a cellular level, helping identify key factors that influence energy production, detoxification, inflammation, hormone balance, brain health and ageing. Widely used in functional medicine, DNA Core analyses your genetic blueprint to highlight how efficiently you process nutrients, manage oxidative stress, regulate methylation pathways, and respond to environmental toxins.

DNA Core is useful because it helps create a highly personalised health and longevity plan, rather than relying on generic supplements or trial-and-error treatments. By understanding your unique genetic tendencies, a practitioner can tailor nutrition, lifestyle changes, IV therapy support and targeted supplementation to improve outcomes for issues such as fatigue, brain fog, poor sleep, weight resistance, inflammation, mood imbalance and detox overload. It’s a powerful tool for anyone wanting a deeper, science-led approach to optimising wellbeing, performance and long-term health.

What is heavy metal detox?

Heavy metal detox refers to the medically guided process of identifying and reducing toxic metals in the body—such as lead, mercury, arsenic, cadmium and aluminium—which can accumulate over time through environmental exposure, food, water and lifestyle factors and contribute to symptoms like fatigue, cognitive issues, inflammation and immune dysfunction. To safely and effectively personalise a detox plan, it’s important to first assess how much heavy metals you’ve been exposed to and how your body handles detoxification pathways.

Within the Nordic Labs test catalogue, a Toxicity Hair Elements (Hair Elements) analysis is available that screens for toxic and nutrient element levels in hair, helping provide information about recent and ongoing exposure to heavy metals such as arsenic, aluminum, cadmium, lead and mercury. Hair is a useful tissue for this type of screening because elements can become concentrated in hair during growth, reflecting exposure over time.

While hair element analysis offers a non-invasive view of metal exposure, it is typically best interpreted alongside clinical symptoms and other labs (such as urine or blood metal panels) under the guidance of a qualified clinician to inform appropriate heavy metal detox strategies

What about B12 Shots?

Vitamin B12 injections are a fast and effective way to support energy levels, metabolism, brain function and nervous system health, particularly in people who struggle to absorb B12 through the gut. B12 is essential for red blood cell production, oxygen delivery, DNA synthesis, and neurotransmitter balance, meaning low levels can contribute to fatigue, brain fog, low mood, poor concentration, tingling sensations, weakness and anaemia. Testing is important because B12 deficiency is common and often overlooked, especially in those with gut issues, IBS, low stomach acid, autoimmune conditions, vegan/vegetarian diets, long-term metformin or PPI use, and chronic stress. A simple blood test (and in some cases active B12, folate, homocysteine or MMA testing) helps confirm deficiency, guide the correct dose and frequency of injections, and ensure symptoms are not being missed or misdiagnosed.

How do I test for B12 absorption effectiveness?

Testing B12 is important because standard blood levels don’t always reflect how well your body is actually using or absorbing it. If absorption is impaired, you may have “normal” serum B12 but still experience symptoms of deficiency such as fatigue, brain fog, tingling or low mood. To assess whether B12 is being absorbed and utilised properly, practitioners often check active B12 (holotranscobalamin), alongside functional markers such as homocysteine and methylmalonic acid (MMA)—both of which can rise when B12 is not being effectively absorbed at a cellular level. Testing folate, ferritin and a full blood count (MCV) can also provide supportive clues. This deeper testing approach helps confirm whether oral supplements are sufficient or whether B12 injections are the most effective option for restoring levels and resolving symptoms.

Do supplements do the same thing?

Supplements can be a helpful tool alongside IV therapy, but they should always be viewed as a supportive addition—not a replacement for good nutrition and lifestyle foundations. In functional medicine, the first rule is always to prioritise diet, gut health, sleep, stress regulation and nutrient-dense food, because real healing and long-term wellbeing are built through daily habits and proper nourishment. Supplements are often a poor second to a healthy diet, as many nutrients are best absorbed and utilised when delivered through food in their natural form. IV therapy and targeted supplementation can, however, play a valuable role when the body is depleted, absorption is compromised, or a faster therapeutic boost is needed—helping to optimise recovery while the underlying root causes are addressed through a personalised functional medicine approach.

I have heard that this method is often used in alcohol detox?

Alcohol detox is the process of safely managing withdrawal when a person reduces or stops alcohol after regular or heavy use. Withdrawal can range from mild symptoms (anxiety, tremor, nausea, sweating, insomnia) to medical emergencies such as seizures, hallucinations, delirium tremens (DTs), severe dehydration, electrolyte disturbance, and dangerous changes in heart rate or blood pressure. Because alcohol withdrawal can be unpredictable, the safest approach is a clinical assessment and a medically supervised detox plan, particularly for anyone with a history of withdrawal symptoms, high alcohol intake, seizures, significant medical conditions, pregnancy, or concurrent use of sedatives/opioids.

IV therapy may have a supportive role in alcohol withdrawal care, but it is not a substitute for a medically supervised detox programme. In appropriately assessed patients, IV fluids and electrolytes can help address dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, and specific vitamins may be recommended by clinicians—most importantly thiamine (vitamin B1)—to reduce the risk of serious neurological complications associated with alcohol dependence. However, IV drips do not prevent or treat severe withdrawal (including seizures or DTs) and should not be used as a standalone “alcohol detox” treatment. Anyone seeking help to stop drinking should be advised to undergo a formal medical risk assessment first, and to seek urgent care immediately if they experience confusion, hallucinations, severe shaking, chest pain, fainting, seizures, or worsening symptoms.

Is there evidence to support the use of IV Therapy?

Scientific evidence supporting IV nutrient infusions for general wellness claims (such as boosting immunity, improving energy or anti-ageing in healthy individuals) is limited and not well established in high-quality clinical research. Most systematic review efforts, including Cochrane-style evidence compendia, focus on well-defined medical interventions rather than elective wellness IV drips, and there are no published Cochrane Reviews that demonstrate broad benefit for IV vitamin drips in healthy populations. Cochrane Nutrition’s repository catalogues systematic reviews on nutrients in clinical conditions, but similar rigorous reviews specific to IV micronutrient therapy for fatigue, detox or wellness outcomes have not been completed, reflecting a gap in high-quality evidence.

In medical settings, IV therapy is well-evidenced and standard of care for treating dehydration, correcting documented nutrient deficiencies when oral intake or absorption is compromised, supporting critically ill patients, and delivering medications or fluids rapidly. However, outside of these clinical uses, research is generally sparse, with many of the purported benefits based on small studies, anecdotal reports or preliminary findings rather than robust randomized clinical trials. Some small trials have examined specific components—such as IV magnesium in asthma or IV vitamin C in select inflammatory settings—with mixed results, but these do not establish broad efficacy for elective wellness purposes.

In summary, while IV therapy is an essential medical tool when used appropriately for defined clinical indications, the evidence for elective IV nutrient infusions remains limited. Rigorous, large-scale clinical trials are needed to clarify benefits beyond hydration and correction of specific deficiencies, and any use should be undertaken under qualified medical supervision