IV Therapy · Scottsdale, Arizona
What Is IV Therapy?
IV therapy delivers fluids, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and medications directly into the bloodstream — bypassing digestion for complete, immediate absorption. Done medically, it is a targeted tool: correcting depletion, supporting immune function, restoring cellular energy with NAD+, or delivering compounds (like ozone or Plaquex) that only work intravenously.
Founder & Medical Director, Vita Sana Medical Center · Clinical Peptide Society member · 10+ years of clinical experience · Scottsdale, AZ
Why the IV route matters
Oral supplements face absorption limits — high-dose vitamin C, magnesium, and NAD+ precursors largely do not survive digestion at therapeutic levels. Infusion sidesteps that entirely, achieving blood concentrations pills cannot reach. That is the honest case for IV therapy: not magic, just delivery.
The equally honest caveat: it matters most when there is a defined goal — depletion, recovery, immune stress, cellular energy — which is why Dr. Luca Lioce, NMD at Vita Sana Medical Center in Scottsdale matches infusions to labs and symptoms rather than selling drips off a menu.
Common IV formulations
- Myers cocktail — the classic vitamin/mineral blend
- Immune support — high-dose vitamin C, zinc
- NAD+ — cellular energy and healthy aging
- Ozone (MAH) — immune and inflammation modulation
- Recovery blends — hydration, aminos, B-complex
Frequently Asked Questions
Is IV therapy actually worth it?
For defined goals — depletion, recovery, immune stress, NAD+ restoration — yes, because infusion achieves what oral dosing cannot. For vague wellness with no target, a physician should say so; Dr. Lioce does.
How often should you get IV therapy?
Depends on the goal: one-off for recovery, weekly-to-monthly series for immune or NAD+ protocols. Your plan comes from your consultation.
Does IV therapy have side effects?
Minor and uncommon with screening — vein irritation or a cool sensation during infusion. Medical supervision keeps it that way.
Nutritional IV Therapy at Vita Sana Medical Center
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Vita Sana Medical Center · 4300 N. Miller Rd. Suite 144, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 · (480) 579-5290 · Serving Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa & Fountain Hills. Individual results vary; treatment requires medical evaluation.