Introduction to IV Therapy

IV drips are the administration of intravenous fluids, and can include a mixture of vitamins, minerals, supplements like antioxidants or amino acids, and medications. The specific blend – or “IV drip” – you receive is tailored to your specific symptoms, and your health and wellness goals. At Evoke5, we currently offer nine unique IV blends.

IV treatments take 40-60 minutes on average.

Absolutely! We are happy to customize your treatment to fit your exact needs.

Please call our office at 405-444-8088 to book your IV therapy.

Most people can handle extra fluid into their veins; exceptions are people with heart failure and/or kidney failure.

If feeling GOOD is a side effect, then you got it. There is a very low chance of any negative reactions. Some people may have some redness around the infusion site, but shouldn’t feel any discomfort.

NAD is found in all cells and is essential to living. Essentially, NAD can help reverse signs of aging, delay or prevent the onset of certain diseases, reduce pain, and improve cognitive function. This molecule is key to how your mitochondria function properly and helps decrease cellular damage.

Alpha lipoic acid (ALA, thioctic acid) is an endogenous, potent antioxidant that is purported to be useful in the treatment of diabetes mellitus, diabetic neuropathy, dementia secondary to Alzheimer’s disease or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, glaucoma, amanita mushroom poisoning, and alcoholic liver disease. Studies supporting the use of ALA in the treatment of diabetes and diabetic neuropathy are available. The majority of studies are short in duration (e.g., 3-5 weeks) and were completed with a small number of study participants; however, small studies of both 6 months and 24 months duration have been completed in patients with diabetic neuropathy. ALA has been used extensively in the treatment of diabetic neuropathy in Germany since 1959. Studies supporting the effectiveness of ALA in other purported indications in humans are lacking or inconclusive. Further investigations of ALA in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, HIV-related dementia or liver diseases are needed before it can be recommended for use for those conditions.

Vitamin C has been shown to heal wounds and form scar tissue, and assist in the growth of healthy skin, tendons, ligaments and blood vessels. It can also repair and maintain cartilage, bones and teeth. It is also one of the best antioxidants, which means it can help block the damaging effects of free radicals.

Vitamin B complex is essential for a wide variety of functions in the human body. Its deficiency can also lead to several disorders including chronic neurological ones. Biochemically, different structures are grouped together under B-complex on the basis of their natural occurrence in same type of food and solubility in water. Since humans are not able to synthesize vitamin B complex on their own, and these vitamins are easily excreted from the body through urine, their regular intake is essential to maintain energy production, DNA/RNA synthesis/repair, genomic and non-genomic methylation, as well as synthesis of numerous neurochemicals and signaling molecules.

B complex deficiency is normally caused due to four possible reasons: high consumption of processed and refined food, with lack of dairy and meat-based food in diet, excessive consumption of alcohol, impaired absorption from the gastrointestinal tract or impaired storage and use by liver.

According to clinical research, parenteral administration (intramuscular or intravenous) is preferred over other drug administration routes in case of emergency situations as it provides first-pass metabolism avoidance, reliable therapeutic concentrations and better bioavailability of dosage. It can also be used in situations when oral route is not feasible.

Each 30 mL vial contains: 100 mg of vitamin B1 in form of thiamine hydrochloride, 2 mg of vitamin B2 in form riboflavin-5-Phosphate Sodium, 100 mg of B3 in form niacinamide, 2 mg of vitamin B5 in form of dexpanthenol and 2 mg of vitamin B6 in form of pyridoxine hydrochloride.

B vitamins are necessary for the proper functioning of the methylation cycle, DNA synthesis, repair and maintenance of phospholipids and generally essential for healthy skin, muscles, brain, and nerve functionality. The individual functions are described below but more often than not they work together to achieve the required effect:

• Vitamin B1 (Thiamine): It plays an important role in energy metabolism, immunity boosting and functioning of nervous system. It can help avoid type 2 diabetes, several cardiovascular diseases, some vision and kidney disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease.
• Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): It is a powerful antioxidant and plays a vital role in maintaining healthy blood cells and boosts metabolism.
• Vitamin B3 (Niacin): Niacin plays a critical role in proper functioning of the nervous and digestive systems. Like other vitamins from the family, it is necessary for energy production and metabolism of fatty acids. It also provides healthy skin, nails and hair.
• Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid): Pantothenic acid is essential for healthy development of the central nervous system. It is involved in energy production and through different metabolic and anabolic cycles in development of amino acids, blood cells, vitamin D3 and other fatty acids.
• Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine): Vitamin B6 has a very influential role in synthesis of neurotransmitters and is essential for good mental health. It also has a direct effect on immune function. It plays a role in metabolism of amino acids and is a necessary co-factor in the folate cycle, lack of which can lead to anemia.

Epidemiological evidence in some cases hints that the accepted dosages of vitamin B helps only to avoid their marginal deficiency and further benefits could accrue from higher dosages than those provided by RDA.

This mineral can aid in the function of building strong bones and teeth. It also helps with the heart and muscles to function properly.

Chromium, in its trivalent state (i.e., Cr3+), is an essential trace element that is required for proper carbohydrate, lipid and nucleic acid metabolism in the human body. Dietary sources of chromium (Cr3+) include whole grains, egg yolks, brewer’s yeast, liver, meats, nuts, potatoes with skin, and beer. Overt signs and symptoms of chromium deficiency are usually only observed in adult patients eating diets high in refined foods or who are receiving long-term total parenteral nutrition without chromium supplementation. Clinically, overt deficiencies may be detected as the development of impaired glucose tolerance, glycosuria, and insulin resistance. Impaired protein and lipid metabolism, peripheral neuropathy, and encephalopathy secondary to chromium deficiency have also been reported. Chromium supplementation should only be expected to improve disorders that are due to chromium deficiency.

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is found in all cells across all domains of life. It is a redox-active lipid biosynthesized in the mitochondria by the conjugation of a benzoquinone ring with a 10-unit isoprenoid chain. It is essential in the production of cellular energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). It is a significant antioxidant and therefore prevents free radical generation and modifications of DNA, proteins and lipids. It can also help in the regeneration of other antioxidants, such as vitamin E. CoQ10 is also naturally found in some foods, such as meat, nuts, fruits and vegetables.

This pre-cursor to Coenzyme A has many functions, including assisting in GI motility dysfunction (constipation) and skin repair. It has been used in many beauty products for its anti-aging properties.

This is an amino acid found in red meat, poultry, fish and dairy products. It is converted in the body into a chemical called Nitric Oxide. Nitric Oxide causes blood vessels to open wider for improved blood flow. L-arginine also stimulates the release of growth hormone, insulin and other substances in the body.