Dehydration: Water is enough to stay hydrated when exercising moderately for an hour or less. However, athletes often compete or train for hours and lose zinc, magnesium, potassium, and sodium. Dehydration may cause dizziness, cramps, headache and can decrease performance.
Muscle Soreness: During intense exercise lactic acid is produced in your muscle and can lead to discomfort. It is only a temporary condition, but it can affect the workout.
Fatigue: You might say that fatigue is your body’s defense system which prevents you from performing an exercise to an intensity that will hurt your body. However, loss of minerals or other conditions like lack of sleep or stress can cause early onset of fatigue and affect your A-game.
IV infusion therapy is an excellent option for shortened recovery time and increased endurance. The benefit is that the nutrients are delivered directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestion process which accelerates the effects. Athlete-specific infusion blends of amino acids, electrolytes and multi-vitamins aid in rebuilding, hydration, and flushing out lactic acid.
Essential nutrients for athletes include:
Zinc – Plays a role in hormone production and aids in bone health preventing fractures.
Magnesium – Helps maintain healthy nerve and muscle function and heavily depleted through sweating.
Vitamin C – Essential for promoting a healthy immune system.
B complex vitamins – Micronutrients which convert protein and sugars into energy.
Glutamine – An amino acid that prevents muscle breakdown.
Cysteine – Has been shown to reduce inflammation and improve antioxidant levels.
Whether you are a serious or casual athlete, IV infusion therapy may be just what you need to bounce back to your optimal levels after a rigorous training session or event!
