Vitamin Injections

Longevity & Recovery

What are Vitamin Injections?

Vitamin injections — vitamin shots, as most people call them — are concentrated nutrient doses given by needle, usually intramuscularly (IM). Because they skip the digestive tract entirely, none of the potency is lost in the gut.

How They Work

IV therapy drips a diluted solution into a vein over 30 to 60 minutes. A vitamin shot is one quick injection, done in under a minute, usually into a large muscle such as the deltoid or the gluteus. That muscle then acts as a reservoir, releasing the vitamins into your bloodstream over several days rather than all at once.

Common Types of Vitamin Shots

Vitamin B12

Our most popular shot. Used against chronic fatigue, to support red blood cell production, and to steady mood. Particularly favoured by vegans and older adults, who often struggle to absorb B12 from food.

Lipo-B / "Slim" Shots

Vitamin B12 combined with lipotropic amino acids — methionine, inositol, and choline — to help the liver break down fats and process sugars.

Vitamin D3

Given to correct significant deficiency, support calcium absorption, and help regulate the immune system.

Glutathione

The master antioxidant, injected to support your liver's own detoxification pathways and lift skin radiance.

Direct Comparison: IV Therapy vs. Vitamin Injections

Both beat standard oral supplements for bioavailability, but they are not interchangeable — each suits a different purpose:

Feature

IV Therapy

Vitamin Injections (Shots)

Delivery Site

Vein (Intravenous)

Muscle or Fat (Intramuscular/Subcutaneous)

Time Needed

30 to 60 minutes

Less than 5 minutes

Primary Goal

Dehydration relief, massive nutrient doses, quick recovery

Fast, targeted single-nutrient boosts between treatments

Hydration

High (Includes 1 to 2 liters of saline)

None (Concentrated vitamin fluid only)

Release Speed

Instantaneous absorption

Gradual, steady absorption over time

Cost

Generally more expensive

More budget-friendly

Benefits and Safety

Reports on Impact Family Wellness's Guide to Vitamin Shots note that injections are particularly effective for people with absorption problems — Crohn's disease, celiac disease, or after gastric bypass surgery.

That said, clinicians advise bloodwork before starting routine wellness shots. Fat-soluble vitamins such as Vitamin D accumulate in the body, and too much can build up to toxic levels. Water-soluble ones like B12 and C behave differently — any excess is simply flushed out in urine.

If you are considering vitamin injections, what are you actually hoping to shift — constant exhaustion, a immune system that keeps letting you down, something else? Tell us at Ivy en Rose and we will point you to the shot that fits.

What does Ivy en Rose offer for Vitamin Injections?

Ivy en Rose offers a short menu of intramuscular vitamin injections at $55 each, absorbed quickly and aimed at energy, metabolism, or immunity.

Individual Vitamin Shots

The Go-Getter

$55.00

Pure Vitamin B12, aimed at chronic fatigue, natural energy levels, and steadier mood.

Immunity Boost

High-concentration Vitamin C, for immune support and antioxidant cover at the cellular level.

MIC / Lipotropic Shot

A blend of fat-metabolising amino acids — methionine, inositol, and choline — used to support metabolism, clear fat from the liver, and help with cellular energy.

Glutathione Shot

A master antioxidant injection, popular here for its detoxification and skin-brightening effects.

Promotional Bundles & Packages

If you would rather combine injections with other treatments, they turn up regularly in our Monthly Aesthetic Specials:

The Bronze Package

$399.00

An introductory bundle: one skin-tightening Forma facial, one Pronto 500ML hydration IV drip, and your choice of a B12 or MIC vitamin shot.

Make an appointment at Ivy en Rose

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