the A-Z of Vitamin drip therapy

17 August 2019

By Chantal Du Chenne, The Health Coach and owner operator of the DripBar.

The A-Z of whats in your Vitamin drip?

Ever wondered whats in your vitamin drip? Here’s a comprehensive A-Z guide of what vitamins and minerals are in your vitamin drip and also what foods these important nutrients can be found in.

Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA):

• Considered the ‘universal anti-oxidant’ as it demonstrates diverse physiological activity.
• Used as a treatment in:
  • Type l & ll Diabetes
  • Insulin resistance
  • Weight loss
  • Cancer and pre-cancerous conditions
  • Liver disease
  • Neurological disease (Altzheimers)

D-Ribose

• Sugar produced by the body
• Improves athletic performance
• Increases ability to exercise
• Improves symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome
• Improves fibromyalgia and corornary artery disease

GPL Amino acids

L Glycine 

• component of creatine and an anti-oxidant
• improves sleep
• protects liver from alcohol induced damage
• used in treatment of Type II diabetes
• protects against muscle loss

L -Leucine

• improves muscle recovery
• increases protein synthesis
• prevents protein degradation
• reduces muscle fatigue and soreness

L-Proline

• increases cellular regeneration
• improves tissue repair
• builds collagen

L-Carnitine

• Improves mood, learning and memory
• Muscle mitochondria fat burning
• Endurance
• Edge in the gym
• Fast recovery

L-Glutathione

• Known as the master anti-oxidant
• Anti-oxidants:
  • detoxify the body
  • boost immune system
  • brighten skin
  • improve skin health

L-Lycine

• Is an Essential amino acid ie the body cannot produce it
• Improves calcium absorption and helps body hold on to calcium
• (structure to skin and bone)

🍎 L-lysine is an amino acid known for being a building block of protein and an effective supplement for preventing and addressing cold sores. 🍎 L-lysine is also a Powerful Weapon Against Viruses🍎 L-lysine in an IV vitamin drip ensures 100% effectiveness.🍎 An unhealthy digestive system/gut  will affect the absorption of oral L-lysine supplements🍎 Viruses hate lysine🍎 It’s like the powder that comes out of a fire extinguisher—a viral retardant that deters viruses from proliferating. 🍎 L-lysine strengthens the immune system in the liver and aids in some of the organ’s most important functions.
🍎 L-lysine doesn’t just fight the Herpes Simplex virus that causes cold sores. It stops all herpetic family viruses, which are responsible for hundreds of different chronic symptoms and illnesses that millions of people across the globe are suffering with. 🍎 There are many viruses that fall within the herpes family:: Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), shingles, HSV-1, HSV-2 plus other Herpes Simplex viruses. 🍎 Also cytomegalovirus 🍎 Any of the following may be of viral origin: cold sores, other mouth and tongue sores, chronic fatigue, cancer, eczema, multiple sclerosis, migraines, colitis, autoimmune conditions, insomnia, thyroid problems, aches and pains, rheumatoid arthritis, weight struggles, eye floaters, tingles, numbness, dizziness, burning pain, frozen shoulder, heart palpitations, fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, goiters, twitches, muscle spasms, Raynaud’s syndrome, psoriasis, sarcoidosis, diminishing vision, parkinson’s, ALS, neuropathy, joint pain.🍎 Consult a healthcare practitioner. the DripBar is affiliated with Dr Sonia Doubell and partner. Cambridge Medical Suites, Cambridge Crossing shopping centre.

Magnesium Sulphate

• Is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body.
• (Calcium is the most abundant)
• Promotes sleep and stress reduction
• Helps With Constipation
• Enhances exercise performance and recovery
• Reduces pain and swelling

MSM

• Improves skin health and complexion
• Improves flexibility
• Detoxifies body
• Strengthens hair and nails
• Accelerates healing
• Naturally increases energy
• Anti-inflammatory

Myers Cocktail

• Boosts Energy
• Reduces fatigue
• Enhances immunity
• Helps with seasonal allergies
• Reduces symptoms of fibromyalgia and asthma

NAC

• Anti-oxidant
• Needed to make and replenish glutathione

Selenium

• Powerful anti-oxidant by reducing oxidative stress
• Reduces risk of certain cancers
• Protects against heart disease

Taurine

• Cardiovascular health
• Increases insulin sensitivity
• Electrolyte balance
• Hearing function
• Immune modulation

Vit B Complex (1,2,3,5,6)

B1 – Thiamine

• Converts nutrients into energy

B2 – Riboflavin

• Converts food into energy
• Also an Anti-oxidant

B 3 – Niacin

• Enhances cellular signaling & communication
• Increases metabolism
• Increases production and repair of DNA

B5 – Pantothenic acid

• Converts nutrients into energy
• Improves hormone and cholesterol production

B6 – Pyridoxine

• Increases Amino acid metabolism
• Increases red blood cell production
• Increases production of neurotransmitters

Vit B 7 – Biotin

• Improves carbohydrate (CHO) and fat metabolism
• Regulates gene expression

Vit B 12 – Methylcobalamine

• Improves neurological function
• Increases DNA production
• Important for red blood cell development

Vit C

• Improves growth & repair of all tissues
• Influences collagen synthesis
• Assists in wound healing and repair
• A powerful anti-oxidant & immune booster

Zinc

• Improves Immune system function
• Increases DNA and protein synthesis
• Improves cellular metabolism
• Facilitates wound healing
• Increases cell division and repair
• Improves smell and taste

Have a look at our Drip Menu to see what ingredients are in our different drips. You can also contact us for advice.