Physician-Guided IV Therapy

PRECISION SUPPORT—DELIVERED DIRECTLY

Living Method IV therapy provides fluids and carefully selected nutrients directly into the bloodstream through a physician-guided, individualized protocol.

Every infusion begins with a medical review. Your health history, medications, allergies, goals and potential risk factors help determine whether IV therapy is appropriate—and which formulation makes clinical sense for you.

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WHAT IS IV THERAPY?

Intravenous therapy delivers fluids and selected ingredients through a small catheter placed into a vein.

Unlike oral supplements, IV administration bypasses the digestive tract and makes the infused ingredients immediately available in circulation. That does not automatically make IV therapy more beneficial than oral hydration or nutrition for every person.

IV therapy has established medical roles in hydration, medication administration and correction of certain deficiencies. Broader wellness applications have varying levels of evidence and should be individualized.

NOT A ONE-SIZE-FITS-ALL “COCKTAIL”

The formula receiving the most attention online is not necessarily the formula your body needs.

At Living Method, IV therapy is selected according to factors such as:

• Medical history

• Current symptoms

• Medication and supplement use

• Hydration status

• Nutrition history

• Relevant laboratory results

• Kidney and cardiovascular health

• Treatment goals

• Previous response to IV therapy

Some patients may be better served by oral hydration, nutrition, supplements or treatment of an underlying medical condition.

Sometimes the right IV is no IV at all.

IV THERAPY OPTIONS

Availability and candidacy depend on medical evaluation. Formulations may change according to individual needs, current evidence and product availability.

Hydration and Electrolytes

IV fluids have established medical uses when oral hydration is inadequate or inappropriate. Electrolytes may be included when clinically indicated.

For otherwise healthy people who can drink and absorb fluids normally, IV hydration has not been established as universally superior to oral hydration.

Nutrient Repletion

Selected vitamins or minerals may be administered when a deficiency, absorption problem or other clinical need has been identified.

IV administration is not automatically necessary merely because a blood level is below an “optimal” wellness range. The route, dose and frequency should match the patient’s actual needs.

Recovery Support

Physician-selected fluids and nutrients may be incorporated into a broader recovery plan following travel, physical exertion or periods of inadequate intake.

Evidence for generalized claims such as accelerated athletic recovery remains limited and depends on the formulation and the presence of a genuine hydration or nutrient need.

NAD+ Infusions

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide—NAD+—is a naturally occurring coenzyme involved in cellular energy metabolism and redox reactions.

Research into NAD biology and aging is active, but clinical evidence has not established IV NAD+ as a treatment that reverses aging, restores mitochondria, improves cognition, treats addiction or increases lifespan.

IV NAD+ should be presented as an investigational wellness application. The FDA has also warned that only ingredients suitable for sterile compounding should be used in injectable NAD+ preparations. FDA safety reminder

Glutathione

Glutathione is an antioxidant produced naturally by the body and involved in cellular redox balance.

IV glutathione is being studied in several clinical settings, but it has not been established as a general “detox,” anti-aging or disease-prevention treatment. Candidacy and dosing require medical review.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is an essential nutrient involved in collagen formation and other biologic functions. IV administration produces substantially higher circulating concentrations than oral intake.

High-dose IV vitamin C is not an FDA-approved cancer treatment and should not replace oncology care. It may also be inappropriate for people with certain kidney conditions, iron-storage disorders or G6PD deficiency.

Personalized Nutrient Formulations

When appropriate, an infusion may contain a personalized combination of fluids, vitamins, minerals or other ingredients selected by the treating clinician.

“Customized” does not mean that every ingredient is necessary or that combining ingredients produces greater benefits. Compatibility, dosing and safety must be evaluated.

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HYDRATION AND “DETOX”

Your liver, kidneys, lungs, gastrointestinal tract and skin perform the body’s natural waste-processing functions.

IV fluids may support hydration when clinically appropriate, but an infusion should not be described as flushing unspecified “toxins” from the body.

If a known environmental or toxic exposure is suspected, appropriate evaluation requires:

• A detailed exposure history

• Validated testing when available

• Removal or reduction of the exposure

• Evidence-based medical management

• Specialist referral when indicated

IV nutrients do not replace this process.

WHAT RESEARCH ACTUALLY SHOWS

Evidence is strongest when IV therapy is used for a defined clinical need, such as:

• Fluid replacement

• Electrolyte correction

• Treatment of a documented deficiency

• Malabsorption

• Administration of an appropriate medication

• A clinical situation in which oral intake is inadequate

Evidence is more limited for broad wellness claims involving energy, immunity, brain fog, anti-aging, detoxification or disease prevention.

The FTC has previously taken action against IV therapy businesses for unsupported claims that infusions could treat serious diseases. FTC enforcement action

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Medical Screening

We review your medical history, medications, allergies, previous infusions and treatment goals. Vital signs or laboratory testing may be required.

2. Personalized Selection

Your clinician determines whether an infusion is appropriate and selects the formulation, dose and rate.

3. IV Placement

A trained healthcare professional places a small catheter into a vein, typically in the arm.

4. Monitored Infusion

You relax while the infusion is administered. Your comfort and response are monitored throughout the appointment.

5. Post-Infusion Review

The catheter is removed and you receive appropriate follow-up instructions.

Infusion length varies according to the formulation, dose and individual response.

WHO MAY BE A CANDIDATE?

IV therapy may be considered for appropriately screened adults with:

• A clinical need for hydration

• A documented or suspected nutrient deficiency requiring evaluation

• Difficulty absorbing or tolerating an oral option

• Increased nutritional needs identified by a clinician

• A physician-directed supportive-care plan

• Interest in an investigational wellness infusion after informed consent

Not everyone who feels tired, depleted or “off” needs an IV. Persistent symptoms deserve medical evaluation rather than repeated infusions that could delay a diagnosis.

WHO MAY NEED ADDITIONAL CLEARANCE?

Additional evaluation, laboratory testing or medical clearance may be required for people with:

• Kidney disease

• Heart disease or heart failure

• Uncontrolled hypertension

• Liver disease

• Fluid or electrolyte disorders

• G6PD deficiency

• Iron-storage disorders

• Pregnancy or breastfeeding

• Cancer treatment

• A history of severe allergies

• Active infection or fever

• Difficult venous access

• Use of medications that affect electrolytes, blood pressure or kidney function

SAFETY MATTERS

IV therapy is a medical procedure. Potential risks include:

• Pain or bruising

• Bleeding

• Infiltration or leakage into surrounding tissue

• Phlebitis

• Infection

• Allergic or infusion reactions

• Dizziness or fainting

• Fluid overload

• Electrolyte imbalance

• Medication or nutrient interactions

• Kidney injury

• Excessive vitamin or mineral levels

• Rare serious complications

Direct bloodstream delivery can increase both availability and risk. More is not necessarily better.

COMPOUNDED IV FORMULATIONS

Some IV formulations may be compounded for an individual patient when a clinician determines that an available FDA-approved product does not meet that patient’s needs.

Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. The FDA does not review compounded preparations for safety, effectiveness or quality before they are marketed. Sterile sourcing, handling and preparation are therefore especially important. FDA compounding information

IV THERAPY + LIVING METHOD

When appropriate, IV therapy can be incorporated into a broader physician-guided plan that may include:

• Medical evaluation

• Laboratory testing

• Nutrition counseling

• Living Strong exercise programming

• DEXA body-composition testing

• VO₂ max testing

• Resting Metabolic Rate testing

• Red light therapy

• IHHT

• Sleep and recovery support

Combining services does not guarantee additional benefit. Each recommendation should have a clear purpose.

HOW TO PREPARE

Unless you are given different instructions:

• Eat a light meal before your appointment

• Arrive reasonably hydrated

• Bring your current medication and supplement list

• Wear clothing that provides easy access to your arms

• Avoid strenuous exercise immediately beforehand

• Tell us about previous infusion reactions

• Report any new illness, fever or significant health change

• Do not stop prescribed medications unless instructed

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is IV therapy better than taking vitamins orally?

Not necessarily. Oral nutrients are generally more appropriate for routine nutrition when absorption is adequate. IV administration may be useful when there is a specific medical reason, but it also introduces procedural risks.

Will I feel an immediate difference?

Some people report feeling different after an infusion, while others notice no subjective change. A sensation of benefit does not necessarily confirm that a deficiency was corrected or that a medical condition was treated.

Can IV therapy boost immunity?

Adequate nutrition is necessary for normal immune function, but IV vitamin therapy has not been established as a general way to “boost” immunity or prevent infection in otherwise adequately nourished people.

Does IV therapy detoxify the body?

It should not be advertised as removing unspecified toxins. Management of a known toxic exposure requires appropriate diagnosis and evidence-based treatment.

Is IV NAD+ an anti-aging treatment?

No. NAD+ is involved in cellular metabolism, but IV NAD+ has not been established as a treatment that reverses aging or extends human lifespan.

How often should I receive an infusion?

There is no appropriate universal schedule. Frequency should be based on the indication, formulation, medical history and response—not a standing assumption that everyone needs weekly or monthly IV therapy.

Are IV treatments FDA-approved?

Some individual fluids, vitamins and medications have FDA-approved uses. A compounded combination is not itself FDA-approved, and FDA approval of an ingredient does not establish that every wellness use or combination is effective.

Can IV therapy replace medical care?

No. IV therapy should never delay evaluation of persistent fatigue, weakness, pain, cognitive changes, dehydration or other concerning symptoms.

PHYSICIAN-GUIDED. INDIVIDUALLY SELECTED. MEDICALLY MONITORED.

IV therapy should begin with a reason—not a trend.

We evaluate what you need, what you do not need and whether an infusion is the safest and most appropriate next step.

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IV therapy is a medical procedure with potential risks. Wellness applications may have limited clinical evidence and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Some formulations may contain compounded ingredients that are not FDA-approved. Eligibility, formulation and frequency are determined following individualized medical evaluation. Results vary.