Immunity IV DripsHonest About What They Do
An immunity IV delivers vitamin C, glutathione, zinc, and B vitamins directly into your bloodstream. If your levels are low, that matters. If they are already adequate, the benefit is small. We would rather tell you which group you are in than sell you a drip either way.
Book Your IV Session Or call (702) 417-1261If your vitamin C, glutathione, zinc, or B vitamin levels are lower than they should be, an immunity IV drip delivers those nutrients directly into your bloodstream to support normal immune function. If your levels are already adequate, the benefit is minimal. At Body Balance Medical in Summerlin, we start with your actual health picture so you know which of those applies to you before you spend anything.
- An immunity IV combines hydration fluids with vitamin C, glutathione, zinc, and B vitamins, all of which have established roles in normal immune function or antioxidant defense.
- IV delivery bypasses the digestive tract, which matters most for nutrients with an absorption ceiling when taken orally.
- An immunity IV does not prevent, treat, or shorten any illness, and it does not raise immune function above its normal healthy level.
- The people most likely to notice a difference are those with a confirmed deficiency, an absorption problem, or a dietary gap.
- Every infusion is administered in-office by licensed medical staff. If you are actively sick, see a provider or urgent care, not an IV lounge.
What is in an immunity IV drip?
Body Balance Medical's Immunity Booster is an antioxidant and micronutrient infusion. Here is what is in the bag and what each component actually does.
| Nutrient | Role in normal immune function |
|---|---|
| Vitamin C | Acts as an antioxidant, supports neutrophil migration and pathogen response, and helps maintain epithelial barrier integrity. The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements describes its role in immune function in detail. |
| Glutathione | The body's primary intracellular antioxidant. Helps neutralize free radicals produced during immune responses and supports liver detoxification pathways. Oral glutathione is largely broken down in the digestive tract, which is why it is given intravenously. |
| Zinc | Required for the development and activity of immune cells including neutrophils and natural killer cells, and involved in cytokine production. Deficiency is associated with impaired immune response. |
| B vitamins B6, B12, B complex | Serve as cofactors in energy metabolism, DNA synthesis, and methylation, and support proliferation of T cells and natural killer cells. Deficiencies are associated with reduced lymphocyte function. |
| Hydration fluids | IV saline delivers fluid volume and restores electrolyte balance, which supports mucosal barriers, nutrient transport, and circulation. |
These nutrients have well-documented roles in immune health. The distinction that matters: they support your body's normal defenses when levels are where they should be. They do not push immune function above baseline, and nothing does.
What an immunity IV can and cannot do
IV therapy delivers nutrients directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system entirely. Because the nutrients enter circulation without passing through the gut, none is lost to absorption limits. For someone whose levels are genuinely low, that can restore nutrient status faster than oral supplements alone.
That said, whether an immunity IV produces a noticeable difference for you depends largely on whether your levels were low to begin with. In people who already maintain adequate status through diet, additional IV nutrients offer diminishing returns.
What it can do
- Restore nutrient status efficiently when levels are low or absorption is impaired
- Deliver fluid volume and electrolytes in one session
- Supply nutrients that have established roles in normal immune function
- Support people whose diet or medical history creates real gaps
What it cannot do
- Prevent, treat, shorten, or cure any illness or infection
- Raise immune function above its normal, healthy level
- Replace vaccines, antibiotics, antivirals, or any standard medical care
- Guarantee a specific outcome or timeline
Compounded medications used in IV therapy are not FDA approved and should be discussed with a provider. Many wellness claims made for IV therapy lack robust clinical evidence in generally healthy people. If you are actively unwell, see your healthcare provider or urgent care. An IV drip is nutrient support, not treatment for an active illness.
Who tends to benefit most
Some groups are meaningfully more likely to have the nutrient gaps this drip is designed to address.
- People with documented deficiencies in vitamin C, zinc, or B vitamins, confirmed through lab work or clinical assessment.
- Those with absorption issues from gastrointestinal conditions, surgeries affecting the gut, or chronic conditions that impair nutrient uptake.
- People with dietary restrictions that create gaps, including vegan and vegetarian diets, which carry a real risk of B12 deficiency, or consistently low fruit and vegetable intake.
- Older adults, who are more likely to carry low levels of at least one immune-relevant micronutrient and who experience normal age-related changes in immune function.
- People under sustained physiological stress from heavy physical exertion, frequent travel, recovery from illness, or prolonged heat exposure, which is not a small factor in Las Vegas.
And if none of that describes you. If you eat well, have no absorption issues, and your labs look normal, an immunity IV is unlikely to change your immune health in any way you would notice.
That is a worse sales pitch than the one most clinics run, and it is the accurate one. Knowing which group you fall into is the entire question, and it is answered by a provider looking at your history and your labs rather than by how the drip is marketed.
If you are here because you keep getting sick and want to understand why before you consider a drip at all, start with why immune resilience breaks down.
Vitamin C IV therapy: why delivery matters
Vitamin C is usually the centerpiece of an immunity drip, and there is a specific pharmacological reason rather than a marketing one.
When you take vitamin C by mouth, intestinal transporters limit how much crosses into the bloodstream. Above roughly 200 to 400 mg in a single dose, the fraction absorbed drops sharply, and steady-state plasma concentrations plateau in the range of 70 to 80 micromoles per liter no matter how much more you swallow. The excess is simply excreted.
IV delivery bypasses that transporter step entirely. Because the nutrient enters circulation directly, it reaches plasma concentrations that oral dosing cannot achieve at any practical dose. That matters when the goal is restoring depleted levels efficiently, particularly for people whose stores are low from illness, stress, or poor intake.
To be clear about what this is not: this has nothing to do with high-dose vitamin C protocols or pharmacologic infusion. It is a straightforward point about absorption kinetics. IV delivery brings vitamin C levels back to where they support normal immune function in cases where oral supplementation cannot keep up.
What to expect at your visit
Medical intake
A licensed provider reviews your medical history, current medications, and any chronic conditions to confirm the treatment is appropriate. IV nutrient therapy is not advised for people with severe kidney or liver conditions, and pregnant or breastfeeding patients should consult their own provider before any IV treatment.
Intake also screens for G6PD deficiency, an inherited enzyme condition affecting red blood cell stability. IV vitamin C at higher concentrations can trigger hemolysis in people who have it. Most people do not know their G6PD status, which is exactly why the screening happens here rather than being left to the patient to raise.
The infusion
A small catheter is placed and the drip runs for approximately 30 to 45 minutes while you sit comfortably. Infusions are administered by licensed medical staff, including Mia LoPreiato, NP and Teresa Hernandez, MSN FNP-BC.
Afterward
No downtime is required and most patients return to their normal schedule immediately. Side effects are uncommon and usually mild, most often brief bruising at the insertion site or short-lived lightheadedness. IV therapy does carry real risks including infection and allergic reaction, which is why sterile technique and licensed medical oversight are not optional details.
Immunity IV pricing in Las Vegas
Immunity Booster IV
$229
per session, administered in-office
Glutathione is already included in the Immunity Booster rather than sold as an upgrade. It appears as a $30 add-on elsewhere on the IV menu because it can be added to other drips that do not contain it. If you are getting the Immunity Booster, you are not paying extra for it.
These are the enhancements that do make sense alongside it.
| Enhancement | Price | What it adds |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D3 Immunity Booster | $30 | Injection supporting immune health and mood balance |
| B12 Energy Booster | $30 | Injection supporting energy metabolism. Also available on its own |
Your provider recommends enhancements based on your history rather than as a default upsell. If none apply to you, none get added.
If you are considering more than one
At $229 a session, the math on membership is worth doing honestly. The Signature IV Club Elite tier is $299 per month and includes two IVs of your choice, with the Immunity Booster among the eligible options, plus two booster injections and 20 percent off anything additional. The Essential and Restore tiers do not include the Immunity Booster in their IV selections, so Elite is the tier that matters if immunity is specifically what you are after. All tiers require a three-month minimum commitment.
Membership only makes sense if a provider has actually recommended a recurring schedule for you. One infusion for a specific reason is a perfectly good outcome, and paying monthly for something you do not need is not.
Immunity IV vs. other drips
Body Balance Medical offers several IV formulations, each built for a different job. Picking by name rather than by goal is how people end up paying for something that was never aimed at their problem.
The immunity drip focuses on nutrients tied to immune function: vitamin C, zinc, B complex, and hydration. That is a different aim from a hangover IV, which prioritizes rapid rehydration, electrolytes, and anti-nausea support after dehydration. The Myers Cocktail offers a broader general-wellness nutrient profile rather than an immune-specific one.
For the full menu and every available formulation, see the IV therapy page, and the IV therapy membership page for tier details. If B12 specifically is what you are after, a standalone B12 injection takes about a minute and costs considerably less than an infusion.
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Serving Summerlin, Las Vegas, and Henderson
Frequently Asked Questions
Is immunity IV therapy safe?
IV therapy is generally well tolerated in healthy adults when administered by licensed medical staff following sterile protocols. Real risks exist, including infection at the insertion site and allergic reaction, which is why oversight matters and why this is not a service to seek from an unsupervised setting. Side effects are uncommon and usually mild, most often brief bruising or short-lived lightheadedness. Your provider reviews your medical history before treatment. IV nutrient therapy is not advised for people with severe kidney or liver conditions, and pregnant or breastfeeding patients should consult their own provider first.
How often should I get an immunity IV drip?
Frequency depends on your nutrient status, overall health, and what a provider recommends after assessment. Someone correcting a documented deficiency may start with more frequent sessions, while maintenance visits might be monthly or seasonal. There is no universal schedule, and any clinic offering one is guessing. Your provider at Body Balance Medical sets frequency based on your labs and your situation, and revisits it rather than leaving you on an indefinite standing appointment.
Can an immunity IV replace my oral supplements or a balanced diet?
No. IV therapy is not a substitute for a nutrient-rich diet, regular activity, and sleep. Oral supplements and food remain the foundation, and nothing delivered in a chair for 45 minutes changes that. An immunity IV can provide support when your body is not absorbing nutrients efficiently, when your needs temporarily exceed what your diet covers, or when a deficiency has been confirmed. It is a tool for filling specific gaps, not a replacement for the habits that actually maintain immune health.
Who should not get an immunity IV?
People with severe kidney or liver conditions should avoid IV nutrient therapy, since impaired function changes how the body processes and clears vitamins and minerals. People with G6PD deficiency, an inherited enzyme condition, should not receive IV vitamin C at higher concentrations because it can trigger hemolysis. Pregnant or breastfeeding patients should consult their own provider first. Anyone with symptoms of active illness, particularly fever, should see a healthcare provider or urgent care rather than booking an infusion. Intake screens for all of this, which is why it is not a formality.
What is the difference between an immune boosting IV drip and taking vitamins orally?
The difference is bioavailability. Taken by mouth, your digestive system limits how much of a given nutrient reaches the bloodstream, and vitamin C in particular hits a firm absorption ceiling. IV delivery bypasses the gut, so the full amount enters circulation. What that difference does not mean is amplified immunity. The goal is restoring adequate nutrient levels, not pushing immune response beyond what a well-nourished body already does. If your levels are already fine, oral is sufficient and cheaper, and a provider should tell you so.
Find out whether an immunity IV is worth it for you
Book an in-office session, or call and talk through whether your situation actually calls for one. Either answer is fine with us.
Book Your IV Session Or call (702) 417-1261This page is for general educational purposes only and is not medical advice. It is not a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment, and no provider-patient relationship is created by using this site. Immunity IV therapy does not prevent, treat, shorten, or cure any illness or infection, and is not a substitute for vaccination, antibiotics, antiviral medication, or any standard medical care. Compounded medications used in IV therapy are not FDA approved. Individual results vary and are not guaranteed. If you are experiencing symptoms of illness, contact a licensed healthcare provider or visit urgent care. Body Balance Medical is a LegitScript-certified medical clinic in Summerlin, Las Vegas, NV. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.