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Immunity Booster With Hydration

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  • February 8, 2023
The immune system protects us against harmful microbes as well as certain diseases. Whether innate (protective barriers) or adaptive (also known as acquired) immunity, a deficiency of nutrients can alter the body’s immune response. Due to this, the role of hydration and nutrition in immunity has received increasing attention. A combination of fluids, Vitamin C, Zinc, Glutathione, Magnesium, and B-complex can help boost one’s response to diseases. This IV protocol can guard and strengthen the body, support wound therapy and promote general health.
Zinc is recognized to have wide-range effects on immunity. It is needed for the normal development and success of cells mediating nonspecific and acquired immunity. It plays an important part in the growth of cells, building proteins, and healing damaged tissues. It may reduce inflammation, even improving lung clearance.
Zinc also functions as an antioxidant that stabilizes membranes and prevents apoptosis or cell death. A review of current data suggests that adequate zinc level increases immune reactivity and modulates antiviral and antibacterial immunity. Thus, inadequate supply may predispose an individual to infectious diseases such as the upper and lower respiratory tract.
Same as Zinc, Magnesium, and Vitamin C also support various aspects of innate and adaptive immune systems. Deficiency in Vitamin C has been associated with impairments in immunity and increased susceptibility to more infections. It is also known to reduce the severity and shorten the duration of cold symptoms. Likewise, magnesium deficit has impaired cellular and humoral immune function, delaying the sequential inflammatory response.
Damage from free radicals can impair bodily functions, thus the need for antioxidants. Insufficient levels of Glutathione have a profound influence on weakening the immune system, so the body’s ability to fight infections is lessened. Vitamin B-complex also plays a role in decreasing oxidative stress, acting as an antioxidant. At the same time, it is vital on several immune processes, such as lessening inflammation and improving pulmonary function while exhibiting anti-stress effects and lowering anxiety.

Important To Note

Whether helping in the treatment of various medical conditions (cancer, infection, fatigue, inflammation, etc.), improving health and total body performance, or giving an immune boost, individualized prescriptions to fit each clients’ nutritional and physiological needs are advised.
Remember that vitamin and mineral supplements should not be considered a substitute for a good diet and healthy lifestyle. Still, proper IV infusion of a professional IV therapy provider can bring about benefits that can improve one’s way of life. It is imperative to strictly follow IV protocol’s proper storage, infusion, and dosing to prevent any untoward complications.
The use of IV therapy for support and treatment has been around for decades. Clinical results have been presented in conferences, and several studies were conducted regarding its potential benefits; however, most of these are preclinical, with small sample size. As the quest for new knowledge and the need for alternative medicine still stands, we can look forward to more fresh insight regarding these treatments.

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