Amino acids are building blocks for protein and are crucial for muscle growth, tissue strength, and energy for your body. They are also involved in almost every body function. Researchers have grouped amino acids into three categories: essential, nonessential, and conditional.
Our body’s essential amino acids cannot be self-produced, meaning we can only obtain them through food and supplementation. However, our diet doesn’t quite do the job sometimes and, consequently, your body cannot replenish the materials needed to build itself up or repair damaged tissue.
Amino acid deficiency can result in decreased immunity, fatigue, digestive problems, fertility issues, lowered mental alertness, depression, and many other mental health issues. Amino acid IV drips can help resolve this issue. IV’s are generally the most efficient way to transport nutrients to the body due to their high bioavailability.
Oral supplements lose much of what they provide through digestion and by the time the nutrients enter the bloodstream, they are much less abundant than when first consumed. Although oral supplementation can help, the most effective way to increase amino acids in the body and prevent the damaging effects of aging is through IV amino acid therapy.
No matter your body type or level of activity, keeping a steady supply of amino acids can improve your health and prevent tissue breakdown. Those who find themselves regularly feeling exhausted from their daily routine should consider trying amino acid IV therapy — which is especially beneficial for high-level athletes. The combination of vitamins and amino acids can help enhance athletic performance and minimize muscle loss.
At Foundations Medical Center, we have recently started offering this in our IV spa and are excited about the benefits we are now able to provide our patients. If you are interested in our amino acid IV, or any of our other IV vitamin drips, please give us a call or check us out online.
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