Intravenous (IV) therapy delivers vitamins, minerals, amino acids, antioxidants, and other compounds directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the gastrointestinal tract and achieving plasma concentrations that oral supplementation cannot reach. At Regeneris Therapy we use IV protocols both as standalone treatments — for fatigue, recovery, immune support, athletic performance, hangover and jet-lag — and as adjuncts to our regenerative cell and peptide therapies, where they prepare the metabolic and antioxidant environment for better cell-based outcomes. Every infusion is performed by a licensed physician or trained nurse under medical supervision, with vital sign monitoring and individualized compounding from pharmacy-grade ingredients. This page covers what IV therapy actually is, the specific protocols we offer, when it is and is not appropriate, and how we run a safe infusion. The wellness industry has oversold IV therapy; the medicine itself, used appropriately, has a real evidence base.
What IV therapy is and why bypass matters
Oral supplements and even prescription oral medications have to survive the stomach acid, intestinal enzymes, gut microbiome, and hepatic first-pass metabolism before reaching systemic circulation. For many nutrients — vitamin C beyond 200 mg, glutathione, NAD+, magnesium in therapeutic doses, B-complex at supraphysiologic levels — oral absorption is either capped, highly variable, or essentially negligible. IV administration bypasses all of that and delivers a known dose directly into the bloodstream, where peak plasma concentrations can be 10 to 100 times higher than what any oral protocol can achieve. The clinical implication is precise: IV therapy lets us reach therapeutic plasma levels for specific compounds that would otherwise be impossible, which is the entire reason the modality exists in medicine (hospital electrolyte correction, chemotherapy, hydration, antibiotic delivery — IV is not a wellness invention). The honest framing is that bypass is a real biological tool with specific indications, not a generic 'flush' or 'cleanse.'
Common protocols at our Cancún clinic
Our menu groups around eight named protocols, each calibrated to a distinct clinical goal. The Myers cocktail (magnesium, calcium, B-complex, B12, vitamin C) is the most-studied general-wellness IV, with a small evidence base for fibromyalgia, migraine, and acute fatigue. High-dose vitamin C (10 to 50 grams) at pharmacologic doses produces hydrogen peroxide in tissue and is studied as an adjunct in chronic infection, fatigue, and oncology supportive care — we screen for G6PD deficiency before dosing. Glutathione (the body's master antioxidant) is given for liver support, oxidative stress reduction, and as a complement to other detoxification protocols. NAD+ IV is our dedicated longevity and energy-metabolism infusion — it has its own page given its complexity. Immune-boost blends combine zinc, selenium, vitamin C, and lysine for acute viral support. Hangover and jet-lag drips combine hydration, electrolytes, B-complex, and antiemetics for rapid recovery — popular with traveling patients in Cancún. Athletic performance and recovery protocols add amino acids and taurine. Pre- and post-procedure infusions support patients receiving stem cell therapy by optimizing the metabolic and antioxidant environment.
Indications: who actually benefits
The honest answer is that IV therapy benefits some patients meaningfully, others modestly, and a small subset not at all — and we will not pretend otherwise. Strongest evidence is in patients with documented malabsorption syndromes (post-bariatric surgery, inflammatory bowel disease, celiac), specific deficiency states confirmed by labs, post-viral fatigue including Long COVID, recovery from intense athletic training, dehydration after travel or alcohol, and pre/post-surgical or pre/post-cell-therapy optimization. Moderate evidence supports IV therapy for chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, migraine, immune support during acute viral illness, and as an antioxidant boost in patients with high oxidative stress (smokers, athletes, chronic inflammation). Limited or speculative evidence exists for claims like 'detox,' generic 'glow,' 'beauty,' or weight loss — we offer protocols that touch some of these themes when patients want them, but we will tell you when the evidence is thin rather than overpromise. We do not run IV therapy as a generic wellness subscription. Each session has a specific goal.
How an IV session actually works
An infusion at Regeneris Therapy begins with a brief medical review (this is your fifth visit or your first), a vital sign check (blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation), and a confirmation of the protocol your physician prescribed. A licensed nurse or physician places a small cannula in a vein in your arm or hand using sterile technique. The infusion bag — compounded that day from pharmacy-grade ingredients in sterile conditions — is connected and the drip rate is set based on the volume, the compounds involved, and your tolerance. Standard protocols run 30 to 90 minutes; high-dose vitamin C and NAD+ can run longer (NAD+ is dose-rate sensitive and discomfort increases if pushed too fast). Throughout the session a clinician monitors you and you can stop or slow the drip if anything feels off. Most patients read, work, or relax in a recliner. After the infusion the cannula is removed, the site is dressed, and you are observed briefly before discharge. Same-day return to normal activity is typical.
Safety, monitoring, and what could go wrong
When performed in a clinical setting with pharmacy-grade ingredients and trained staff, IV therapy has a very favorable safety profile. The most common minor issues are bruising or soreness at the cannula site, transient flushing or warmth during the infusion, a metallic taste with vitamin C or magnesium, and lightheadedness if you stand up too quickly afterward. Less common but real risks include infiltration (the line slips and the fluid goes outside the vein) which we catch immediately and reposition, allergic or hypersensitivity reactions to specific ingredients, and electrolyte disturbances if a high-dose protocol is given to a patient with kidney or cardiac disease without proper screening — which is exactly why we screen. The dangerous IV therapy stories you read about almost always trace to unlicensed providers operating outside a medical setting, untrained injectors, contaminated compounding, or ignoring contraindications (pregnancy, severe kidney disease, certain genetic conditions). We do not operate outside a medical setting and we will not infuse a patient we have not evaluated. See our anti-aging hub for how IV therapy fits the broader optimization picture.
Combining IV therapy with stem cells and other regenerative protocols
One of the most clinically useful applications of IV therapy at our clinic is as an adjunct to cell-based regenerative protocols. The biology is straightforward: stem cells, exosomes, and PRP work in part by signaling tissue to repair itself, and that repair process is energetically and metabolically demanding. Patients arriving for stem cell therapy with depleted antioxidant reserves, chronic oxidative stress, low NAD+, or borderline micronutrient status often respond less robustly than patients whose systems are prepared. Our standard pre-cell-therapy protocol includes one to three IV sessions in the week before infusion (glutathione, NAD+, B-complex, magnesium) to optimize the metabolic environment, and a post-treatment session 7 to 14 days later to support recovery. Patients pursuing longevity-oriented programs often combine NAD+ and glutathione infusions with peptide protocols and oral antioxidant support — see our anti-aging framework for the broader stack. We do not bundle IV therapy automatically; it is added when there is a clinical reason.
Pricing, packages, and what we will not do
IV protocol pricing varies by ingredient cost and infusion time — a basic Myers cocktail is substantially less expensive than a 50-gram vitamin C or a full NAD+ infusion. We publish typical pricing during your consultation and provide a transparent written quote with no hidden fees. We do offer multi-session packages at a discount for patients who have a clinical reason to receive a series — pre/post cell therapy bundles, athletic training blocks, recovery courses for Long COVID — but we will not sell you an open-ended subscription you do not need. We do not offer house-call infusions in unsupervised settings (a model that has been associated with safety incidents elsewhere). We do not infuse compounds we cannot source from a COFEPRIS-licensed pharmacy. And we do not run IV therapy as a marketing-driven loss leader to upsell more expensive services. Every IV session has a written indication and a debrief. Book through our regenerative consultation if you are exploring whether IV therapy fits your goals.
If you are exploring IV therapy — either as a standalone protocol or alongside stem cell, peptide, or longevity care — start with a free consultation. We will tell you honestly whether and which protocol fits your goals.
