B Complex IV Therapy: What It Is and How It Works

Essential for converting food into energy. Critical for nervous system function. Deficiency causes beriberi, a serious condition affecting nerves and the heart.

Helps your body use other B vitamins. Important for energy production, eye health, and red blood cell formation. Deficiency causes mouth sores, skin issues, and vision problems.

Critical for energy production and DNA repair. Also a precursor to NAD+ in some forms. Deficiency causes pellagra, a serious condition affecting skin, digestion, and the nervous system.

Required for making coenzyme A, which is involved in many metabolic reactions. Supports adrenal function and stress response. Deficiency is rare in healthy diets.

Involved in over 100 enzyme reactions. Critical for amino acid metabolism, neurotransmitter production, and red blood cell formation. Often used to support nausea, especially in pregnancy.

Supports the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. Important for skin, hair, and nail health. Often marketed in beauty supplements.

Critical for DNA synthesis and cell division. Particularly important during pregnancy to prevent birth defects. Deficiency causes anemia and can affect the nervous system.

Essential for red blood cell production, nervous system function, and energy metabolism. Discussed in detail on its own page; we use methylcobalamin (the active form) in our drips.

Chronic stress increases demand for B vitamins faster than diet typically replaces them. The wired-and-tired feeling many stressed professionals describe often involves B vitamin depletion.

Alcohol depletes B vitamins, particularly B1 (thiamine). Heavy drinkers often have multiple B vitamin deficiencies. Even moderate drinking can affect B vitamin status.

Caffeine increases B vitamin loss through urine. Heavy coffee drinkers may run lower than they realize.

B vitamins are largely removed during food processing. Refined grains, processed meats, and packaged foods contain far less B vitamins than whole foods. Some foods are fortified, but many are not.

B12 is found almost exclusively in animal products. Plant-based diets without supplementation lead to B12 deficiency over time. Other B vitamins are more available in plant foods.

Stomach acid production drops with age, which reduces B12 absorption from food. Many older adults have low B12 even with adequate dietary intake.

• Metformin (depletes B12)
• Proton pump inhibitors (reduce B12 absorption)
• Birth control pills (deplete B6 and B9)
• Long-term antibiotic use
• Some seizure medications

Athletes use more B vitamins during energy production and recovery. Heavy training increases needs.

Pregnancy increases needs for several B vitamins, especially folate. Most prenatal vitamins include B vitamins for this reason.

Where You Find B Complex at Zen IV Spa

B Complex is included in nearly all of our drips. The Mega Myers has our highest doses for clients wanting strong support. The Myers Cocktail provides standard doses for general use. The Hangover IV uses B Complex specifically because alcohol depletes B1 and others.

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