An IV blend of vitamins from our Toronto IV Lounge can help promote anti-inflammatory effects. This may be useful for your daily activities and health goals, as chronic inflammation can cause weight gain, low immune function, poor energy levels, and other additional health concerns. 

Keep in mind that inflammation isn’t always harmful to the human body. Your immune health relies on this process to heal from injuries and viruses. Inflammatory effects are supposed to be short term to promote recovery but when it persists, chronic issues can instigate down the road. This blog post provides a brief review of what inflammation is; a list of anti-inflammatory nutrients to consider for your next IV drip; and where to find us for drip therapy treatments. 

Quick Recap: What is inflammation?

• • Inflammation is how your immune system reacts to an ‘invader’. This response happens when white blood cells excessively gather around the injured/infected tissues to promote healing. 
  • Acute inflammation is temporary and caused by infections, abrasions, and viruses. Chronic inflammation can endure for years. Some medical conditions triggered by chronic inflammation, and these include COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), arthritis, and cardiovascular issues. Certain autoimmune conditions (i.e. lupus, psoriasis) can also exacerbate inflammatory effects in the body.  
  • Inflammation can form or worsen from lifestyle and environmental factors, such as sedentary living, pollution, unhealthy eating, high stress, and excessive use of unneeded substances (i.e. alcohol, cigarettes). 
  • Despite the fact that chronic inflammation affects the whole body, issues with the digestive tract, brain, and joints tend to emphasize. Persistent inflammation boosts the risks for heart attacks, can impair cognitive function and the functioning of nerves and joints, and potentially cause digestive issues. It may also contribute to the formation of fatty liver disease. 
  • Studies show that eating an anti-inflammatory diet, refraining from pollutants, getting regular exercise and sleep, and managing stress can have positive effects on inflammation. “These beneficial behaviors may lead to reduced visceral and ectopic fat accumulation, which is associated with systemic inflammation,” confirms an International Journal of Molecular Sciences article. 
  • Oral supplementation can help manage inflammation. But there are times when your body cannot absorb the full doses of vitamins swallowed, as the dosage can be broken down by digestive enzymes. Intravenous therapy (IV vitamin drips) can be considered for topping-up levels of vitamins and minerals, especially for anti-inflammatory purposes.

Vitamin IV Nutrients to Discuss with Your IV Therapy Provider

IV therapy drips can act as complementary tools for managing/preventing inflammation. When IV drip therapy visits are combined with healthy practices (i.e. balanced diet and exercise) and formal health interventions, optimal functioning and healthier energy levels can be supported. Whether you’re about to attend your first IV drip session or you get it routinely, ask your IV therapist about the key ingredients below. These have all been praised for their anti-inflammatory components: 

Supplementing with key nutrients may result in a wide range of beneficial effects, such as improvements to energy levels, inflammation, collagen production, and physical exertion. Please visit your local IV therapy clinic to learn more about vitamin drip therapy. 

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Where Can I Get Vitamin IV Therapy Near Me in Toronto

Intravenous therapy is available at drip therapy/functional medicine clinics across the GTA. Our IV Lounge is inside our clinic, the Toronto Functional Medicine Centre, with easy access to the TTC. Along with intravenous infusion drips, we offer several integrative treatments, such as conventional and naturopathic medicine, herbal remedies, holistic nutrition, psychotherapy, hormone optimization programs, and more. Treatment plans can be prepared for different health needs, especially for hormonal imbalances, diabetes, chronic sinusitis, aging skin health, brain fog, food sensitivities, among others.  

Our clinicians follow integrative functional medicine principles when tailoring therapies; this model is applied when we prescribe intravenous doses of nutrients. Functional medicine aims to tackle distinctive biological needs, such as mineral deficiencies and oxidative stress. When we prescribe IV therapy to you, these dosages and nutrients are advised for your body only!

Our IV Lounge offers optimal nutrients as intravenous treatments, including trace minerals, glutathione, folic acid, several key vitamins, and vitamin injection therapies (i.e. vitamin D and vitamin B6). Rest assured, safety is a priority – your drip therapy session is always monitored by a member of our health team. Our team is comprised of medical and naturopathic doctors, nurse practitioners and registered nurses with 50+ years of combined experience. Please reach out if you have questions about vitamin IV customization. 

Revive your current health status with the help of our nutrient-rich intravenous drips! Untangle your health potential in our IV Lounge – simply click here to request your initial consult for IV therapy from the Toronto Functional Medicine Centre. 

Disclaimer: The information in this article is designed for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. This information should not be used to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting a doctor. You should always consult with a health care practitioner before relying on any information in this article or on this website. Never delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice from your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider because of information you have read from the Toronto Functional Medicine Centre website or other affiliate media. 

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