Vitamin C IV Drip (At Home!) Versus Vitamin C Gummies

Let’s get rolling with the basics. The definitions.

Introduction

IV drips are, well, intravenous drips which deliver essential nutrients to your body directly into your bloodstream. Made infinitely better when taken at home with home IV therapy, but we shall come to that later.

Oral supplements come in multiple forms and states and strengths – tablets, liquids, gummies – which deliver essential nutrients to your body.

The real difference, however, is that when you digest something, it passes through multiple digestive processes.

Vitamin C IV Drip (at home!) versus Vitamin C gummies

Imagine you're committed to achieving radiant, glowing skin, and you've decided to go the supplement route. You pick up a bottle of vitamin C gummies from your local pharmacy because your favorite neighborhood influencer got paid to promote it. The recommended dose is two gummies a day, giving you about 250 mg of vitamin C.

When you pop those gummies into your mouth, they taste great and give you a little sugar rush. We aren’t judging yet. But here’s a little Biology 101 – your body’s digestive system starts breaking them down. First, they pass through your stomach, where acids begin to work on them. Then they move to your small intestine, where enzymes further break them down, and finally, the nutrients are absorbed into your bloodstream.

And here’s the catch: during this complex digestive process, a significant portion of the vitamin is lost. Studies show that only about 30% of the vitamin C from supplements is absorbed by your body. So, out of those 250 mg, you’re only getting around 75 mg. The rest? Well, it gets flushed out when you go to the bathroom. (Imagine paying for pretty expensive pee)

Now, let's talk about the IV drip at home. You book a session, and a healthcare professional arrives at your home, ready to administer an intravenous dose of vitamin C. This time, instead of gulping down the 250 mg, you’re getting a concentrated dose directly into your bloodstream. Without the sugar kick, of course.

And here’s where it gets intriguing – since the vitamin C is delivered straight into your bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system entirely, your body can use almost all of it. No nutrient loss, no waste. You get the full 500 mg working immediately to boost your skin health from within. The result? Faster, more noticeable effects. Your skin starts to look more radiant and vibrant in a shorter amount of time compared to taking gummies.

Combining multiple nutrients for optimum results and absorption

So, now you hear about the wonders of glutathione – the master antioxidant known for its powerful skin-brightening and detoxifying properties – from the same influencer buddy. And you decide to combine it with your vitamin C regimen for an enhanced effect. You order separate pills for glutathione. You are excited. You are anticipating skin that can be seen from the moon.

But there's yet another catch: your digestive system can only handle so much at once. Combining multiple supplements can sometimes lead to competition for absorption, meaning your body may not get the full benefits of either.

Enter the IV drip. When you opt for home IV therapy, you’re not just getting a straightforward dose of one nutrient. You can tailor a cocktail of essential vitamins and antioxidants designed for optimal absorption and synergy. Imagine combining 500 mg of vitamin C with a robust dose of glutathione, all delivered directly into your bloodstream. Just imagine.

Here’s some skincare science. Vitamin C and glutathione work synergistically. Vitamin C helps to regenerate glutathione, boosting its levels and efficacy in your body. When administered together via an IV drip, this combination allows both nutrients to be absorbed at their maximum potential. There’s no competition for absorption like in the digestive system, just pure, direct access to your cells.

Other added benefits you probably didn’t know

Oh, we are not done yet. Far from it.

IV drips aren't just about delivering nutrients. That is so passé. They also provide superior hydration. 250 ml of normal saline delivered via an IV drip hydrates your body as effectively as drinking a whopping 7 liters of water. We will pause for a moment so you can reread.

So, while you’re enjoying the vitamin C and glutathione cocktail for that radiant skin, you're also giving your body a hydration supercharge. And just for the sake of fair science, in comparison, you’d probably drink 80 ml of water to gulp down two vitamin C pills and 0 ml of water and about 8 gms of sugar instead if you choose to go down the gummy route.

Conclusion: We have a clear winner!

So, while those vitamin C gummies are tasty, the IV drip is like giving your skin a turbocharged boost of nutrients. It’s a game-changer in the world of supplements, especially when you want to see quick, visible results. IV drip benefits are undeniable. Instant gratification isn’t necessarily as bad as the rep it gets.