A Myers’ cocktail is an increasingly popular intravenous therapy. The late John Myers, MD, was the first to introduce this vitamin and mineral treatment. He designed this formula to potentially treat several clinical conditions including fatigue, fibromyalgia, muscle spasms, and many more.
Introducing the Myers IV Infusion—an all-in-one wellness solution designed to invigorate your body and restore balance from within. Say goodbye to fatigue, stress, and nutrient deficiencies with our expertly crafted infusion. Packed with a comprehensive blend of essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, the Myers IV Infusion is your key to optimal well-being.
- Replenish Vital Nutrients: Our infusion delivers a powerful mix of vitamins and minerals directly into your bloodstream, ensuring maximum absorption and utilization by your body. Replenish depleted nutrients and restore your body’s balance, promoting overall health and vitality.
- Boost Energy Levels: Tired of feeling drained and lacking energy? The Myers IV Infusion is your secret weapon. It provides a burst of revitalizing nutrients, supporting cellular energy production and helping you regain your vitality. Feel energized, focused, and ready to tackle whatever life throws your way.
- Enhance Immune Function: A strong immune system is your body’s defense against illness and disease. Our infusion includes immune-boosting ingredients such as vitamin C and zinc, helping to strengthen your immune system and enhance your body’s ability to fight off infections and stay healthy.
- Reduce Stress and Improve Mood: Stress takes a toll on both your physical and mental well-being. The Myers IV Infusion contains calming nutrients like magnesium and B vitamins that help combat stress, promote relaxation, and improve mood. Unwind, find your balance, and embrace a calmer state of mind.
- Promote Overall Wellness: The Myers IV Infusion is a comprehensive approach to wellness, targeting multiple facets of your health. It supports cardiovascular health, aids in detoxification, improves skin health, and boosts overall cellular function. Experience a holistic sense of well-being and unlock your body’s true potential.
Choose the Myers IV Infusion and embark on a journey of optimal wellness. Recharge, revitalize, and rediscover a healthier you. Our experienced professionals are here to guide you on your path to vitality. Elevate your well-being and experience the transformative power of the Myers IV Infusion.
What Ingredients are Included in a Myers’ Cocktail?
The standard Myers’ cocktail includes:
- Vitamins: Vitamin C, B-Complex vitamins, Vitamin B12
- Calcium: Calcium aids bone formation and strength. It also can help control irregular heartbeats.
- Magnesium: Generally stored in bones, muscles, and soft tissues. It has been found to reduce fatigue, migraines, muscle spasms and may even help those at risk of cardiovascular diseases.3
- Zinc: Zinc has been proven to help regulate the immune system. Zinc is not naturally created in the body. Deficiency of zinc can lead to subsequent health issues.
- Glutathione: Glutathione is a potent antioxidant that naturally occurs in the body. Glutathione aids the immune system and has been found to help in the prevention of cancer, cystic fibrosis, HIV, and the normal aging process.
- Saline Solution: All ingredients for the Myers’ cocktail are combined in an IV bag usually consisting of normal saline.
Other ingredients may also be included, depending on the type of infusion a patient is receiving. Although this cocktail is made with generally safe components, medical providers should consider underlying conditions when treating patients. Healthcare providers often increase, decrease, add, or exclude certain vitamins and minerals to create a focused treatment for their patient’s specific goals.
A revised formulation of the Myers’ cocktail may include:1
- 1 mL B-Complex
- 5 mL Vitamin C (500 mg/mL)
- 5 mL Magnesium Chloride (30%)
- 3 mL Calcium Gluconate (10%)
- 1 mL Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (100 mg/mL)
- 1 mL Dexpanthenol (250 mg/mL)
- 0.5 mL Hydroxocobalamin (2,000 mcg/mL)
A common booster used to accompany IV infusions is a potent antioxidant, glutathione. Glutathione may aid in disease prevention, immune function and energy levels.
Who Needs a Myers’ Cocktail?
When asked who should consider a Myers’ cocktail infusion, there is no single answer. Because of the high dose of antioxidants, nutrients, and other immune-boosting factors, individuals who have weakened immune systems or diseases that negatively impact immune resilience may benefit from receiving a Myers’ cocktail IV treatment.
Studies have found the Myers’ cocktail may be benefit patients who:
- Suffer from low energy
- Perform athletic exercises
- Suffer from chronic fatigue
- Require intravenous hydration
- Seek relief from hangover or withdrawal symptoms2
- Suffer from depression or anxiety
According to Myers’ cocktail studies and reviews, since the cocktails are made of vitamins and minerals, they tend to be well tolerated by many patients. Since treatment is administered intravenously vs. passing the digestive system, higher concentrations of the vitamins are more easily absorbed and thus bioavailable to the body.
Benefits of a Myers’ Cocktail Infusion
Health benefits may come from receiving a Myers’ cocktail with for many patients.
For example, magnesium has been found to prevent or reduce asthma attacks, chronic fatigue, cardiovascular diseases, fibromyalgia, chronic sinusitis, rhinitis, upper respiratory tract infections, migraines, and more. Magnesium with vitamin B may increase the efficacy when paired together for those who suffer from cardiovascular diseases.
Indications have been found that vitamin B6 (up to 50 mg per day) and B12 may relieve muscle weakness associated with hyperthyroidism. Those who suffer from acute muscle spasms, poor sleep at night, or high levels of stress, may have a magnesium deficiency and may benefit from receiving intravenous treatment to bring their magnesium levels to an optimum state.
How to Administer a Myers’ Cocktail IV
A Myers’ cocktail IV treatment is administered intravenously and requires a licensed healthcare professional to deliver the treatment.
Depending on the infusion rate and total bag volume, the treatment usually takes between 30-90 minutes and usually involves minimal pain. The IV administration is performed by seating the patient, placing a tourniquet on their upper arm, and disinfecting the entry point. Then, a small butterfly catheter needle is inserted into the vein. The needle is held in place with a piece of medical tape and the IV bag is connected.
These IVs tend to drip for 30-90 minutes before the bag is depleted. It is recommended that IVs are set to drip slower for first-time users to minimize negative side effects, which may include dizziness, discomfort, or nausea. A slower drip also helps lower the chance of a negative reaction or sensitivity to the magnesium that may be in the infusion.
Oral Application vs. Intravenous
So why not just take these vitamins orally? When taken orally, these same types of vitamins may not be fully absorbed by the digestive system. Many of these vitamins may also upset the digestive tract and can only be taken in small doses orally, limiting the amount of vitamins available for absorption.
How Often are Treatments Administered?
It is up to the healthcare practitioner and the patient to decide a treatment schedule that will be most beneficial for the patient.
In some cases, optimal results may come with one IV per week over three weeks. If the patient is severely fatigued or has persistent migraines, two treatments per week may better serve these needs. Some patients may benefit from occasional treatments every three to four months to support immune function.
If an individual is suffering from a disease, they may start with frequent doses and then taper down to monthly usage after stabilizing their condition. Whatever the frequency, dosage, or mixture, the intravenous nutrient therapy option is customizable depending on the patient’s needs.
How Effective is a Myers’ Cocktail?
Vitamin infusions have gained popularity from partygoers to celebrities who boast about the benefits for health, antiaging, higher energy, hangover remedies, and more. Certainly, the popularity is alluring, but many people want to know, does IV therapy really work?
Some healthcare professionals say the body will only keep what it needs, and the kidneys will filter out the excess, so potent vitamin IVs are not useful. However, inhibited absorption of vitamins tends to occur in patients suffering from poor kidney function. These patient’s doctors must consider this limitation when prescribing IV therapy.
Patients wanting a Myers’ cocktail for their overall wellness can find these, or similar, treatments at spas or wellness clinics.
Many studies and reviews indicate that the Myers’ cocktail can benefit overall wellness, immune function, and energy levels. Some opposition believes these infusions are mostly a placebo for the patient. However, many studies show that adequate vitamin levels are essential for optimal health. Therefore, most healthcare workers believe that the benefits may outweigh possible side effects. Healthcare providers should discuss all the potential benefits and side effects with their patients and consider the patient’s full medical history before initiating treatment with a Myers’ cocktail IV. As with any medical treatment, patients should be well informed and discuss treatment options with their doctor.
If you have questions or want more information about the Myers’ cocktail please consult with a healthcare professional.
FAQs
IV is short for intravenous (in the vein). We provide IV hydration by using a small catheter that’s placed directly into your vein. This allows us to hydrate you more effectively and efficiently than if you were to drink water. Yes, there is a small poke with a small needle, but once the vein is accessed, the needle comes out and the plastic catheter is left in its place.
IV therapy is a method to quickly administer fluids, vitamins, and minerals directly into the bloodstream. By going directly into the bloodstream, your body can absorb 100% of the vitamins; taken orally vitamins experience about 20% hydration due to the digestive tract. Our services are meant to act as supplements and not to replace oral hydration.
All of our vitamins are FDA approved and go through high levels of testing. All IVs are administered by a registered nurse and performed under a medical director. Before a client receives IV therapy, their health history is evaluated.
Side effects from an IV drip are generally non-existent or very mild. On occasion, you may experience some discomfort, bruising, itching, inflammation, or redness at or around the site of injection, and this could last from a few minutes to several days. However, true allergic reactions are extremely rare.
The whole process will take 30-45 minutes to complete. There are a few forms to complete prior to your infusion as well as a quick medical assessment.
Side effects are generally non-existent or very mild. On occasion, you may experience some discomfort, bruising, redness, itching, inflammation, or redness at or around the site of injection that could last from a few minutes to several days. True allergic reactions are extremely rare. However, if you experience throat swelling, pruritic body rash, dangerously low blood pressure, or symptoms associated with anaphylaxis following administration of an injection, visit your nearest emergency department. If you know you are allergic to any of the ingredients — please avoid it!
Everyone’s pain tolerance is different, but we strive to stick everyone just once with our experienced Registered Nurses. That said, we do offer lidocaine and a numbing spray if you would like!
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