One way in which the human body can be supplied with vital nutrients is through IV vitamin therapy and oral supplementation. Both methods have their own advantages, and the differences can be readily observed in the areas of assimilation, effectiveness, and immediacy.
Comparison with Oral Supplementation:
Firstly, oral supplements, vitamins, and minerals whether in tablet or liquid form, are absorbed through the digestive tract. Many times, absorption is an unstable process due to the health of the digestive tract in addition to the presence of food, and splitting or assimilating the nutrients results in the simplified working of the body. The usual fact is that only a small percentage of orally taken vitamins is absorbed, and more so in those individuals suffering intestinal problems or other medical conditions.
In IV vitamin therapy, the introduction of the vitamins directly into the bloodstream eliminates the need for the digestive tract. An almost complete absorption of such vitamins and minerals occurs and therefore it determines immediate
IV therapy benefits. For example, a person with malabsorption problems can realize that he or she benefits far more from IV therapy than from oral supplements.
Situations When IV Therapy Might Be More Useful:
This is an aspect of IV vitamin therapy in which there is an urgent need for the nutrients to be quickly refilled or when concentrations of high levels of vitamins are needed.
Absorption Problems:
Patients with absorptive diseases including chronic disease and celiac disease, as well as having undergone bariatric surgeries, usually are presented with nutritional problems concerning absorption. Therefore, it becomes essential to have nutrients from IV therapy to cover the need.