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IV Hydration for Athletic Performance

IV hydration therapy is popular among professional athletes because it can quickly rehydrate and energize the body, reducing recovery time. Frequent treatment helps athletes to improve their performance before and after games.

At Vida-Flo, we offer premier IV hydration for athletic performance, ideal for training, post-workout recovery, or general performance enhancement.

This treatment involves administering sterile saline solution directly into the bloodstream. Many of our solutions also include vitamins and nutrients, which are quickly and fully absorbed by the body.

Our team of experts and medical professionals provides top-level hydration support that prepares you for any physical challenge.

The Best Option for Your Athletic Performance

For athletes looking to maximize their performance and recovery, Vida-Flo offers a Core IV Hydration therapy that combines a base solution of IV hydration and electrolytes with optional nutrient boosts.

Base Solution: IV Hydration and Electrolytes

Electrolytes are crucial in hydration1, replenishing fluids lost during physical activity or dehydration. These essential minerals help hydrate the body and support various physiological functions. They contribute to optimal muscle function, maintain the pH balance in the blood, facilitate nerve transmission, and assist in the repair of damaged tissues and cells.

Our Core IV Hydration therapy includes electrolytes and a sterile hydration solution, equivalent to drinking 2.5 gallons of water. To enhance athletic performance, consider adding the following boosts:

  • Vitamin B12: Vitamin B12 is important for the maintenance and production of red blood cells, nerves, and DNA, which boost energy, endurance, and recovery. These functions increase oxygen delivery to muscles during exercise, improving performance and reducing fatigue. B12 also supports nerve function, aiding coordination and muscle control for athletic performance.
  • Vitamin B5: Vitamin B5, or pantothenic acid, is vital for overall health and particularly important for athletes. It is involved in the metabolism of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates, providing the energy needed for athletic performance. By facilitating energy production and nutrient metabolism, vitamin B5 helps athletes maintain endurance and recover efficiently after intense workouts.
  • Vitamin B Complex: Vitamin B Complex is a group of B vitamins that enhance athletic performance by converting carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into energy. These vitamins also support cardiovascular health by ensuring efficient oxygen delivery to muscles, aiding nervous system function, and improving coordination and reaction times.

You can ask your Vida-Flo Registered Nurse which boosts or targeted IV solution will benefit your athletic performance most. Once your custom IV hydration therapy is created, you can sit back, relax, and replenish your body.

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Navigating the Rules: IV Hydration Therapy and Sports

IV Hydration for Athletic Performance

Before using IV Hydration, athletes should consider anti-doping rules set by the organizers of matches, competitions, or other official events.

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)1 limits IV infusions or injections to under 100 mL per 12-hour period unless an exemption is granted to prevent plasma volume manipulation, which could hide the use of banned substances. Exceptions apply to IV use during hospital stays, surgeries, or clinical investigations. In emergencies requiring IV therapy, athletes must follow detailed reporting and exemption protocols to comply with anti-doping rules.

Athletes and their support teams must closely follow these regulations, particularly during major events like the Olympics where strict no-needle policies are enforced to maintain the health and integrity of the sport.

1. World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)

Benefits of IV Hydration
What you can expect from total body hydration!

  • Improved
    Wellness

    Receive immediate, positive impact to your overall wellness with vitamins and nutrients delivered directly to the bloodstream with 100% absorption.

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As athletes push their limits, quick and effective hydration is a priority for energy, performance, and recovery.

IV therapy for athletes has many benefits, including:

During intense training sessions, the body requires ample energy to fuel physical activity. IV hydration can provide essential fluids and electrolytes, ensuring optimal hydration levels for efficient energy production.

Proper hydration supports metabolic processes, including breaking down carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into usable energy sources, promoting energy production during training.

Intense physical exertion during training causes an accumulation of metabolic by-products and tissue damage, which can lead to muscle fatigue, aches, and soreness.

IV hydration therapy replenishes fluids and electrolytes lost through sweating, helping flush out toxins and reduce inflammation. This can alleviate muscle aches and soreness, promoting faster recovery and allowing athletes to train more effectively.

Hydration plays a crucial role in cellular repair and regeneration, as adequate fluid balance is essential for transporting nutrients and removing waste products from cells.

IV hydration therapy delivers fluids directly into the bloodstream, ensuring rapid hydration at the cellular level. This facilitates cellular repair processes, including new protein synthesis and restoration of damaged tissues, promoting overall tissue healing and recovery.

Proper hydration is essential for muscle protein synthesis, the process by which new muscle tissue is built and existing muscle fibers are repaired after exercise-induced damage.

IV hydration therapy provides the necessary fluids and electrolytes to support muscle growth and repair, optimizing the body’s ability to recover from training sessions and adapt to increased physical demands.

Dehydration and electrolyte imbalances can contribute to muscle cramps. IV hydration therapy replenishes electrolyte levels, particularly sodium, potassium, and magnesium, which play key roles in muscle function and contraction. This helps prevent and alleviate muscle cramps, allowing athletes to train more comfortably and effectively.

Intense physical activity generates oxidative stress, producing free radicals that can damage cells and tissues.

IV hydration therapy with vitamin boosts delivers antioxidants, such as vitamin C and glutathione, which help neutralize free radicals and reduce oxidative damage. This supports overall recovery and enhances the body’s ability to withstand training demands.

Optimal hydration is essential for maintaining muscle strength, endurance, and tone during training. IV hydration therapy ensures proper fluid balance and electrolyte levels, which are critical for muscle contraction and performance.

IV hydration therapy can enhance strength gains, improve muscular endurance, and contribute to a more toned physique by supporting muscle function.

Adequate hydration is essential for sustaining endurance and performance during prolonged training sessions or athletic events. IV hydration therapy helps maintain hydration levels, preventing dehydration-induced fatigue and enhancing endurance capacity.

By replenishing fluids and electrolytes, IV hydration therapy supports cardiovascular function, thermoregulation, and energy metabolism, allowing athletes to perform at their best for longer durations.