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Boost Your Immunity This Winter With IV Therapy

First Response Urgent Care Blog Boost Your Immunity This Winter With IV Therapy
Boost Your Immunity This Winter With IV Therapy

As the winter months approach, so does the annual challenge of maintaining good health. At First Response Urgent Care in Brooklyn, New York, we know that a strong immune system is your best defense. While a balanced diet, regular exercise, and adequate sleep are foundational to good health, IV therapy can enhance your body's natural defenses. 

That’s especially critical during cold and flu season, as well as COVID season. Here’s what the team at First Response Urgent Care wants you to know about the benefits of IV therapy.

How IV therapy supports your immune system

IV therapy works by delivering a customized blend of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants directly into your bloodstream. This method bypasses the digestive system, which can limit the amount of nutrients your body actually absorbs from oral supplements. With IV therapy, you get maximum absorption for a more effective and faster-acting immune boost.

A powerful blend of nutrients

Our immunity-boosting IV drips contain a potent combination of ingredients specifically chosen to support your immune health. Key components include:

November through February is the peak season for flu, cold, and COVID-19.  IV Therapy can deliver preventive care. 

The advantage of direct delivery

When you take vitamins orally, they pass through your stomach and intestines, where a significant percentage of their nutritional value gets lost. Oral supplements are estimated to have a bioavailability of around 50%. However, IV therapy delivers nutrients with nearly 100% bioavailability, meaning that your body can use them immediately and more effectively to strengthen its defenses.

What to expect from your IV therapy session

At First Response Urgent Care, one of our trained medical professionals administers your IV therapy session in a comfortable setting. The entire process typically lasts between 30 and 45 minutes. You can relax, read, or rest while your body receives the vital nutrients it needs to thrive.

Don't let winter illnesses slow you down. To learn more about boosting your immunity with IV therapy, call one of our Brooklyn, New York, offices or book your appointment online today.

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