Alpha Lipoic Acid

Everyone will have a unique individual response to the IV drip and the duration of effects is dependent on several factors, including the individual’s overall health status, and the type and severity of the condition being treated.

It is important to note that the long-term effects of this type of IV therapy may have cumulative beneficial effects, which improve with multiple treatments.

The IV drip takes effect almost immediately once the infusion is started and the nutrients are delivered into the circulatory system. While this IV therapy takes effect as the formula enters the bloodstream, you may not feel any physical effects immediately during the IV infusion. Six or more treatments are needed to obtain full effect.

The frequency of IV therapy sessions will be determined by your healthcare provider and can vary depending on your specific needs. Most individuals benefit from infusions 1-2 times per week, while others may be able to space it out further apart.

As with any medical intervention, there is a potential risk for undesirable side effects. Specific adverse effects associated with ALA IV therapy include allergic reactions, IV site reactions, skin rash, gastrointestinal upset, and patients with diabetes may experience hypoglycemia or low blood sugar levels.

Before undergoing ALA IV therapy, your healthcare provider will discuss all of your medical conditions and the medications you are currently taking. Some medications may interact with ALA IV therapy, including chemotherapy drugs, thyroid medicines, and diabetic medications, such as insulin.

As always, it is essential to disclose all over-the-counter medications and supplements you may take as well with your healthcare provider.

No, we do not accept insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid; however, we do take HSA/FSA, cash and credit cards. We also work with CareCredit if you choose to finance.

Our practitioners and staff fully understand and empathize with the challenges that patients face as they make financial decisions for proper health care. Our practice is very different from a conventional medical practice in many ways, and the time spent with each patient is usually 30-90 minutes. Visits with a physician covered by insurance generally allow for less than 10 minutes total! Conventional medical practices that take insurance maintain brief office visits and high patient loads for this reason. We cannot provide the expert care that every one of our patients deserves under those circumstances.

Insurance also dictates the types of treatments and order of treatments patients can receive for a particular condition. For example, if you visit your physician for chronic knee pain, they will likely start with a steroid injection because insurance requires that you exhaust steroid injection efforts before discussing other options, which may possibly impair your overall chances of recovery. Not good!

Opting out of insurance allows the patient and the doctor to maintain their medical autonomy, which is imperative to ensure you get the right treatment at the right time and the right dose.

Getting started at Meeting Point Health is simple. Schedule an initial discovery call online or call our office to connect with a New Patient Onboarding Specialist. During your first visit, we’ll take a deep dive into your health history, symptoms, and goals, and may recommend advanced testing or imaging to uncover the root causes of your concerns. From there, our team will design a personalized treatment plan tailored to your body’s unique needs—whether that includes regenerative therapies, functional medicine, IV therapy, or longevity care. It all begins with a single step toward feeling your best—Click to schedule a free discovery call with one of our Patient Onboarding Specialists today!