IV Vitamin Therapy for Wound Healing

One of the most amazing powers of the human body is its ability to heal itself when injured. Researchers have been exploring the role of vitamins that promote healing like vitamin C in wound healing since two Harvard Medical School surgeons published a study in 1937. 

Vitamins for Wound Healing

Most wounds (especially surgical incisions) result in scars. Even though some people choose to hide their scars, the formation of scar tissue is a good thing! It means the body and skin are functioning as they should in response to an injury.

For those who wish to heal wounds faster and minimize the appearance of scars, there are several supplements to promote wound healing that can improve your body’s natural healing processes. 

Why use IV vitamins for healing?

Dietary nutritional supplements and a healthy diet are both valid ways of getting your recommended vitamin intake, right? Yes, but.

Let’s be honest, most of us don’t eat well and aren’t getting adequate nutritional support for wound healing. And oral supplements don’t provide the full effect of the vitamins they contain. Any vitamin that’s taken orally has to pass through the digestive tract, an inefficient process that lessens the effectiveness of vitamin supplements.

An IV vitamin drip infuses a customized cocktail of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and hydration directly into the bloodstream. Once in the blood, your body carries the nutrients to exactly where they’re needed.

IV Vitamins for Wound Healing After Surgery

One benefit of surgical wounds, is you know they’re coming. You can start the wound management process early by getting any necessary vitamin supplementation before your scheduled surgery.

Making sure you have enough essential nutrients in your system gives your body a head start on recovery. IV therapy can also be performed after surgery to speed the wound healing process.

What vitamins promote wound healing?

Wound healing requires adequate blood supply to the injury or incision; so, vitamins and minerals that support blood flow are important for healing. Your body also needs nutrients delivered to the site of injury for wound repair.

The exact vitamins to help heal wounds will depend on your wound, medical history, and nutritional status. If you’re on medication or undergoing medical treatment, consult with your healthcare provider before beginning any supplementation. 

Some of the best vitamins for wound healing include:

Vitamin A for Healing

An important anti-inflammatory vitamin, vitamin A is critical for healing wounds. It’s also necessary for bone tissue development and immune system function.

Vitamin B

There are 12 different B vitamins, and each one serves a key function in the body. 

• B1 (thiamin) plays an important role in collagen synthesis, which is essential for skin regeneration and suppleness, making it beneficial for skin wounds.
• B6 (pyridoxine) supports your immune system, protecting your open wounds from infection.
• B9 (folate or folic acid) stimulates DNA synthesis and accelerates healing.
• B12 has been shown to help speed the wound healing process. It’s necessary for red blood cell production, and red blood cells are responsible for carrying oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.

Vitamin C and Wound Healing

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is well known for its antioxidant properties and for supporting the immune system. However, it’s also an essential co-factor for the synthesis of collagen and other connective tissues. It’s often recommended to assist with chronic wounds. 

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is a wound healing supplement that increases the production of skin and platelet growth factors. It’s also essential for calcium absorption. The body produces vitamin D when exposed to the sun.

Iron

Iron is not only important for red blood cell production and oxygen transport, but it also plays a role in breaking down free radicals and conversion of macronutrients into useable energy. Iron supplementation is often prescribed for patients with pressure ulcers.

Best Vitamin Supplement for Wound Healing

After an injury, your body needs vitamins and nutrients quickly. When the body is fighting off illness or working to heal itself, it’s working overtime. This increased workload can cause your nutrient stores to deplete quickly. 

So, you can increase your servings of whole grains, leafy greens, citrus fruits, sweet potatoes, and other nutrient-loaded foods, then wait for your body to divert the energy needed to break down the food, absorb the nutrients, and convert them into useable forms.

Or, you can relax in our spa-like office and let an IV drip put the necessary nutrients directly into your bloodstream where they can be quickly absorbed.

Sessions take an average of 20 to 60 minutes and patients are awake the whole time. In fact, many of our patients choose to work remotely or relax with a book during sessions. We also offer a concierge service – let one of our trained nurses bring the IV drip to the comfort of your home or office.

About IV Vitamin Therapy

IV Vitamin Therapy is located in an upscale boutique-style medical office. After consulting with a physician, you will be prescribed a single nutrient or a cocktail of high-quality IV therapy nutrients, depending on your health history and goals. Sessions typically take between 20 and 60 minutes, and patients are conscious for the entire procedure. After the initial painless pinprick of a needle at the injection site, the nutrients flow into the bloodstream, and there is an immediate sense of well-being.

Almost immediately after injection, the nutrients injected into the body begin working. Many patients use this time to read or work remotely. Modernly designed and calm, our medical offices are the perfect environment for athletes to receive regular IV vitamin injections.

Busy? We’ll come to you. Many of our clients who prefer to receive injections in the privacy of a home or office can choose our popular concierge house call service for mobile IVs.

IV Vitamin Therapy is conveniently located in Beverly Hills and can come to your home or office throughout the Los Angeles area. We serve patients near Beverly Hills, Bel Air, West Hollywood, Santa Monica, West Los Angeles, Culver City, Hollywood, Venice, Marina del Rey, Malibu, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Downtown Los Angeles, Encino, Woodland Hills, Sherman Oaks, Calabasas, Burbank, Glendale, Hidden Hills, Agoura Hills, Northridge, North Hollywood, Topanga, Canoga Park, Reseda, Valley Glen, Chatsworth, West Hills, Winnetka, Universal City, Silverlake, Echo Park, and many more.

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