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Dispensary
INTRAVENOUS & INJECTION
vitamin therapy
You are what you absorb, not what you eat!
Many patients struggle to absorb adequate levels of nutrients from food or even from supplements. Digestive concerns, stress, inflammation, or certain health conditions can all influence how well the body absorbs and utilizes nutrients.
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Intravenous (IV) and intramuscular (IM) therapies in Calgary offer a way to bypass the digestive system and deliver nutrients directly into the bloodstream. This allows therapeutic levels of nutrients to be readily available for the body to use when additional support is needed.
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B12 (methylcobalamin) Injections
B12 injections are a simple and effective way to support healthy vitamin B12 levels. These injections are administered in clinic, and are generally very well tolerated.
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Vitamin B12 plays an important role in energy production, nervous system health, and cognitive function. Levels can become low for a variety of reasons, including digestive concerns that impair absorption, anemia, or diets that are low in animal protein (such as vegetarian or vegan diets).
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Low B12 levels can sometimes contribute to symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog, poor memory, low mood, sleep disturbances, or tingling and nerve-related symptoms. For patients experiencing these concerns, B12 injections can be a supportive treatment to help restore optimal levels and improve overall vitality.
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Additional therapeutic injections offered in clinic include NAD injections, Adrenal Support injections, and Lipotropic (weight management) injections, which can be used as part of a broader naturopathic treatment plan.
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At both Calgary naturopathic clinic locations, B12 injections are often used as part of a comprehensive plan to support energy, nervous system health, and overall wellbeing.
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IV Glutathione
Glutathione is one of the body’s most important antioxidants and plays a key role in supporting liver function and the body’s natural detoxification processes. It also helps protect cells from oxidative stress and can support immune health, inflammatory concerns, and certain skin conditions such as melasma and hyperpigmentation.
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IV glutathione treatments involve administering glutathione along with vitamin C directly into the bloodstream. Delivering these nutrients intravenously allows them to bypass digestion and be readily available for the body to use. The treatment itself typically takes about 10–15 minutes.
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If you are a new patient, an Initial Naturopathic Visit is required prior to treatment. This appointment includes a detailed health history and any relevant physical examinations to ensure the treatment is appropriate and tailored to your individual health concerns.
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Injection & IV Nutrient therapies are offered at both Calgary naturopathic clinic locations, B12 injections are often used as part of a comprehensive plan to support energy, nervous system health, and overall wellbeing.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How long does it take?
Follow up glutathione IV appointments are generally booked for 30 minutes, however the treatment itself takes about 10-15 minutes.
How often do I need to come in?
Treatment frequency will be discussed with Dr. Galan, ND, based on your individual health goals and current concerns. For more acute issues, some patients may benefit from weekly treatments for a short period of time (typically around 2–6 weeks). For general wellness or maintenance, treatments are often spaced further apart, such as every 4–6 weeks.
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Are there side effects?
IV treatments are generally very well tolerated. Before receiving treatment, you will have the opportunity to review the potential risks and benefits with your naturopathic doctor to ensure it is a good fit for your individual health needs.
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Occasionally, mild bruising or tenderness can occur at the injection site, though this is relatively uncommon.
How do I know if this treatment is right for me?
Book a complementary meet and greet call with Dr. Allison Galan ND for more information and to discuss if these therapies would be right for you!
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BEFORE CARE
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Please be sure to have eaten within 1-3 hours before your IV or injection treatment.
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Please be sure to be hydrated before coming in.
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Urine samples are done for any first time IV patient.
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Consider bringing a snack or juice.
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Bring any recent lab work.
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Wear loose fitting clothing.
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Consider eating a snack/ meal and drinking fluids after your appointment.
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Be sure to monitor your injections site and keep it clean and covered for the next 48 hours.
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If the site becomes hot, red, itchy, inflamed or you develop a fever or a rash call our office immediately @. If after hours please call Health link @ 811 or go to the nearest urgent care centre.