How IV Therapy Supports Energy Without Replacing Healthy Habits
In today’s day and culture, doing everything in a rush and running around to balance work-life has become the new norm. While it is important to look after your meal, sleep, movement, and diet—it ends up taking a toll on your body as it is working full-time but on low fuel.
Even after doing everything right, it can end up making you feel burnout, fatigued, and drained out. That is why it is important to look after your energy, hydration, and nutrient levels, which can be easily solved with intravenous therapy aka IV therapy.
People have this misconception that IV treatment is a substitute for healthy habits, when in reality it helps you support different aspects of your health, particularly the ones which your body seems to lack. However, if you are skeptical about IV therapy—-this blog is for you.
What Causes Low Energy in the First Place?
Even when you are doing everything right, you can show signs of fatigue, lethargy, and low energy levels. This means there is a deeper hidden meaning behind this which needs to be studied further. Most of the reasons can be:
- Micronutrient deficiencies
It can be a sign of micronutrient deficiencies like low iron, magnesium, or sodium levels which needs to be tested before it becomes worse. Sometimes it can be hard to get all the nutrients from food, that’s where IV therapy supports you with improving your deficiencies as it works better than oral supplements and is directly absorbed in the bloodstream, working faster.
- Dehydration
Dehydration can be a major cause among UAE people with hot & dry weather conditions. Drinking good amounts of water can also seem less for your body. This is where IV Hydration comes in and helps you replenish electrolytes and fluids lost through sweat.
- Poor sleep quality
Even after getting 8 hours of sleep everyday, you may have poor sleep quality because of low magnesium or high stress work which includes a lot of travel, physical work, and standing on your feet. Because of this your body demands more sleep, especially quality sleep which becomes difficult. This is where IV therapy helps you relax better, helping you sleep better.
- Chronic stress and cortisol imbalance
Our body’s stress hormone plays a huge role in how we feel, perform, and carry out our day-to-day activities. If our cortisol is imbalanced and always in an active mode, it causes inflammation in the body which causes biomarkers to be wary. Therefore, in order to keep biomarkers stable, IV stress relief helps you relax and keeps your body in check.
- Metabolic health factors
Sometimes there are metabolic health reasons because of which you might be feeling low and lethargic. For example: dealing with thyroid issues, diabetes, blood pressure, or any cardiovascular disease. These metabolic disorders can interrupt your daily life if not given proper attention and sometimes need better support which can be given with IV wellness therapy.
What Is IV Therapy And How Does It Work?
IV therapy delivers vitamins, minerals, and fluids directly into the bloodstream via an intravenous line. It works by bypassing the digestive system for near-100% absorption, providing rapid nutrient replenishment compared to slower oral methods.
- Difference between oral supplements vs IV absorption
Oral supplements pass through the gut, where absorption rates typically range from 10-50% due to factors like stomach acid, gut health, and nutrient competition. IV nutrient delivery achieves 90-100% bioavailability by entering the bloodstream directly, leading to immediate effects within 30-60 minutes. This makes IV ideal for acute needs or poor digestion, while oral suits daily maintenance.
- How hydration & vitamins can temporarily improve how you feel
Combining hydration with vitamin IV flushes out toxins and restores electrolyte balance, often leading to temporary boosts in energy, mood, and mental clarity. Users commonly report feeling revitalized post-session due to rehydration and high-dose nutrients reaching cells faster than oral intake. Effects are short-term (hours to days), best as an adjunct to diet rather than a standalone fix.
What IV Therapy Cannot Replace
While IV therapy supports your body to produce better energy, keep your hydrations and vitamins in check, it cannot replace basic lifestyle changes that you need to inculcate everyday in your life. Make sure that you are looking after these aspects before turning towards IV drips:
- Sleep
Your body’s most important fuel is sleep because that is where your body rests, recovers, and makes you ready for the next day. How you show up and feel the next day says a lot about how you sleep. It is important to get 7-8 hours of sleep while also maintaining a consistent sleep routine of going and waking up at the same time.
- Balanced nutrition
Food is the second source of fuel that helps you think clearly, show up strong, and feel confident—inside and out. What you eat says a lot about you as a person and the life choices you incline towards. Therefore, if you eat a balanced diet, you will feel better about yourself, your body, and will be able to show up healthier everyday. However, if you eat recklessly, it will lead to fat accumulation and you won't get the proper nutrients to function throughout the day.
- Regular movement
It is true when our ancestors used to say, “moving your body and going out in the sun can solve all your problems, even the ones your mind creates on its own.” When you move your body, it releases happy hormones like endorphins, serotonin, dopamine, and oxytocin which helps you get out of your mind, helping your nervous system feel calm and at peace.
- Stress regulation
Everyone is a victim of stress, it is something which pushes you but can also go too far if not looked into at the right time. As you grow, obstacles and stress tend to increase, which is why it is important to meditate and include activities that help you feel calm and relaxed.
- Addressing underlying medical conditions
If you are going through a medical health condition, it is important to get it checked and get proper guidance before turning towards IV therapy. IV therapy won’t be of any help if you don’t look after the root cause of your condition and work on itself with your healthcare provider.
When IV Therapy Makes Sense
It is important to know when IV therapy makes sense to take as it shouldn’t be taken without any unknown reason. You must educate yourself before you take any decision to get IV therapy so you know the proper benefits and side effects (if there are any):
- After dehydration or illness
If you have gotten severely ill or your body has lost fluids and is dehydrated, it is a good idea to go for IV therapy. Especially IV hydration or immunity as that will help you boost your immunity and replenish fluids that have been lost. It will work faster than oral supplements and help you feel better a lot faster.
- During intense physical or work periods
If you have been doing a lot of intense physical training or have been travelling for work—your body might be working on a high alert. Therefore, to help it relax and get back the energy lost, you can go with IV performance or IV energy which will help you recover faster and show up for your workouts or work better.
- When lab work confirms deficiencies
If your bloodwork shows severe deficiencies, it is best to go with IV therapy as that will help you get back on your feet faster. While there is no harm in oral therapy, IV therapy goes directly into your bloodstream which will help you get your energy levels back instantly. Moreover, deficiencies can cause major physical symptoms like headache, back pain, nausea, or feeling off—which will start fading soon if you choose IV drips.
- Skin health
Your skin goes through a lot of weather changes, hormonal imbalances, stress, and dehydration, which is why it is important to give it a deeper care than your normal everyday day-to-day products. You can provide your skin premium care with IV Glutathione + Vitamin C which will make your skin radiant by combating sun damage and aging giving it a natural glow.
Get Premium IV Experience with Valeo Health
If you’re looking for a premium IV drip at home, Valeo Health offers a range of therapies tailored to your needs. All treatments are administered by DHA-licensed nurses, with our team arriving at your home within 60 minutes of booking for a seamless, at-home experience.
IV therapies are generally well tolerated, with minimal side effects, occasionally mild discomfort at the injection site or brief nausea that resolves quickly. So, are you ready to book your IV session? We’re here to support you.
FAQs
1. Is IV therapy better than oral supplements?
IV therapy delivers nutrients directly into the bloodstream for faster absorption. Oral supplements are better suited for daily maintenance, while IVs support quicker replenishment when needed.
2. How long do the effects of IV therapy last?
Most people feel benefits within a few hours, lasting from a couple of days depending on their lifestyle and health status. However, results vary from person to person.
3. Is IV therapy safe?
When administered by licensed DHA-nurses, IV therapy is generally safe and well tolerated. Mild discomfort or brief nausea may occur but usually resolves quickly.
4. How often should I get IV therapy?
Frequency depends on your goals, health condition, IV, and medical advice. Some choose occasional sessions, while others follow a supervised plan.
5. Who should avoid IV therapy?
People with certain heart, kidney, pregnant or breastfeeding mother or fluid balance conditions should consult a doctor first. IV therapy should support—not replace—proper medical treatment.