FAQ

For nutrients to be absorbed properly and efficiently, you have to basically have an internal “perfect storm.” Meaning that the acid pH in your stomach must be correct and the bacterial content in your stomach must be perfect. Nutrients are absorbed in your intestines. So, everything you eat must pass through your stomach and your liver before it even makes it to where it gets absorbed. Many people have some sort of digestive issues. Things such as bloating, constipation, and acid reflux all affect your body’s ability to absorb nutrients properly and efficiently. A lot of people are malnourished without even knowing it. IV therapy bypasses the stomach, and the absorption rate can be as high as 100% when infusing directly into the blood stream.

For example, Oral vitamin C has a bioavailability of 70-90% when ingested at a moderate intake of 30-180mg/day. Any ingested daily amount higher than 1000mg can decrease the absorption rate to less than 50%. However, ascorbic acid (vitamin c) given IV will be absorbed at a 100% rate. This means that your body will potentially have a boosted immune system to better fight off viruses and bacteria and Bonus! You can even have better anti-aging capabilities.

IV therapy benefits your body at the cellular level. Your body is constantly regenerating cells. As you get older your cells don’t do this so well. People think that as you get older it’s normal for your body to “start falling apart. “ For example, when you go to the doctor and you tell him that you’re starting to feel sluggish and tired, your doctor reassures you that this is “a normal process of aging.” You go to the doctor again, and you tell him your memory seems to be impaired, you’re forgetful, things are hard to recall. Your doctor orders blood work and an MRI, everything seems to be normal. The MRI shows shrinkage of brain tissue. Your doctor reassures you that this is “normal for your age.” You go to the doctor again and your exam reveals that you are 1 inch shorter than you used to be and a bone density study reveals thinning of your skeleton. Again, your doctor reassures you that this is “normal for your age.”

As you age, your body degrades on a cellular level that’s not visible to the naked eye. Your body will compensate but eventually something catastrophic may happen. Examples such as a fractured hip, a heart attack, stroke, or a degrading immune system leading to major infections are things that may occur. All these things being chalked up to “normal aging.” IV therapy restores your cellular vitality. It can help slow the deterioration of your cells which in turn, can decrease the toxins, decrease the inflammation, and improve your quality of life and possibly the length of it. We like to be proactive not reactive.

IV therapy resuscitation was done first by Dr. Thomas Latta in May of 1832. Since then, IV hydration has been given in hospitals for years. Most people think of IV therapy as a treatment done only to the very sick. My business focuses on keeping you from getting to that point. We like to be proactive not reactive. If you could catch a problem before it happens, why wouldn’t you. To top it off, our goal is to not only help you to be better, but we want you to feel better too. What if you took vitamins and other essential nutrients that your body can’t absorb properly and gave it another way? Only about 20-30% of supplements taken by mouth are absorbed; 90-100% are absorbed when given intravenously. The basis of life occurs at the cellular level and cells require micronutrients to thrive. IV therapy, and IV hydration restore the depleted nutrients your body needs to perform at its best capability. IV therapy is not new. IV therapy is not a fad. It is an emerging treatment that can help to sustain vitality and prevent disease.

Note: Just like with any other type of medication there are no guarantees. Anyone or any facility who promises you a “miracle cure,” “guarantees,” “or gives you any other exaggerated claim should be avoided. (Dr. Petteruti)

IV therapy depends on your body to do the work. IV therapy supplements your cells with the proper nutrients, but your body must do the regeneration itself. This doesn’t happen overnight, and it doesn’t happen in one treatment. It requires maintenance. For example, if you’re a coffee drinker, you wouldn’t drink one cup of coffee to give you energy for the rest of your life. Your body will use up the nutrients given intravenously and then it must be replenished. We offer great memberships to allow this to be possible and affordable. Look at it as basically a cellular booster to help jumpstart your body and rejuvenate your cellular network leaving you feeling better than you ever have. IV therapy is maintenance. It’s preventative. It is based off science, not off studies funded by pharmaceutical companies. We know how cells regenerate. We know what vitamins and supplements do in our bodies. We are simply increasing the availability of nutrients in our bodies to naturally use them.

The most common types of adverse reactions in IV therapy include infection at the insertion site, localized bruising, vasovagal response, and burning in the vein being infused. At Aqua Restore, we do our best to make sure that what you are receiving is as safe as possible. We maintain proper USP 797 standards for proper compounding and all our infusions are administered by registered nurses, nurse practitioners, or medical doctors licensed in the state of Florida. With these standards being maintained, the likelihood of obtaining an infection is very unlikely. Localized bruising can be caused by venipuncture and are superficial. They will heal on their own. A vasovagal response refers to a person passing out. Most people are aware that they tend to do this already. If this does happen, it is temporary, causes no further damage, and resolves in a matter of minutes. Burning at the infusion site can be relieved by simply slowing down the rate of the infusion or adjusting the contents of the infusion. Some of the common ingredients tend to burn, such as vitamin C, but this can easily be resolved by slowing down the drip.

Lab work or physician permission may be requested prior to some infusions based on your past medical history or type of infusion being requested. This is looked at on a case-by-case basis but be aware that this little inconvenience is only being done to maintain the safety of you to provide you the best care possible.

Dr. Gervasio Lamas, a cardiologist affiliated with Columbia University, lead a study published by NIH.gov called TACT which states this well so I’ll just quote him here.

“Chelation is a chemical process in which a substance is used to bind molecules, such as metals or minerals, and hold them tightly so that they can be removed from a system, such as the body. In medicine, chelation has been scientifically proven to rid the body of excess or toxic metals. For example, a person who has lead poisoning may be given chelation therapy in order to bind and remove lead from the body before it can cause damage.”

They go on to state, “In the case of EDTA chelation therapy, the substance that binds and removes metals and minerals is the salts of EDTA (ethylene diamine tetra-acetic acid), a synthetic, or man-made, amino acid that is delivered intravenously. EDTA was first used in the 1950s for the treatment of heavy metal poisoning.”

According to Dr. Petteruti’s book called Vitamized Health he states that, “Chelation therapy is the use of intravenous EDTA, along with other vitamins and micronutrients, for the purpose of improving arterial health and reducing the risks of heart attacks, strokes and other events.”

The TACT trial found astounding results showing that there was an 18% reduction in strokes, heart attacks, death, hospitalization affiliated with chest pain, stenting and other cardiovascular events in people receiving chelation therapy. The largest effects were found to be in diabetics.

The TACT trials used disodium EDTA for chelation. At Aqua Restore, we only use Calcium EDTA, a safer form, to decrease side effects and length of infusion.

You can find more information on the TACT trial here:

https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/questions-and-answers-the-nih-trials-of-edta-chelation-therapy-for-coronary-heart-disease