No need for cosmetic surgery anymore? An "IV drip" can actually help delay aging! Doctor: These 3 groups of people need more frequent supplementation

No need for cosmetic surgery anymore? An "IV drip" can actually help delay aging! Doctor: These 3 groups of people need more frequent supplementation

Article Summary

1. Everyone Wants "Anti-Aging"! Does IV Nutritional Therapy Actually Work?

With the growing popularity of health trends, topics such as "healthy aging" and "anti-aging" have gradually become better known to the public. Among them, "IV Nutritional Therapy," which has been highly discussed recently, is rumored to have anti-aging effects. From the perspective of functional medicine, IV nutrition does not directly reverse aging, but rather slows down the aging process and improves related symptoms by replenishing key nutrients.

Aging has various negative impacts on the body, affecting it in an "all-round" manner. Overall, it is related to the following 6 bodily changes:

  • Skin aging: Reduction in collagen leads to a loss of skin elasticity and radiance.

  • Decreased immunity: Susceptibility to colds or infections, with weaker body repair capabilities.

  • Slower metabolism: Sluggish metabolism can lead to weight gain, fat accumulation, and out-of-control blood sugar.

  • Declining cardiovascular function: Blood vessels lose elasticity, blood pressure rises, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease.

  • Bone and muscle degeneration: Decreased bone density and muscle loss, affecting mobility.

  • Cognitive decline: Memory decline, slower response times, and even an increased risk of dementia.

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2. How Does IV Nutritional Therapy Help with Anti-Aging? Is It More Than Just Antioxidants and Collagen Production?

IV nutritional therapy mainly helps fight aging in several ways, one of which is replenishing antioxidants. The IV drip often contains high doses of antioxidants such as Vitamin C and glutathione, which can scavenge free radicals, reduce oxidative stress, and protect cells to delay aging. Secondly, it provides the energy required by cells. Vitamin B complex and amino acids can help mitochondria produce energy, increase cellular activity, promote metabolism, and reduce fatigue.

Third, it stimulates collagen production. Vitamin C can promote collagen synthesis, maintain skin elasticity and radiance, reduce wrinkles and sagging, and make the skin look younger. Not only that, but ingredients like amino acids and glutamine can accelerate tissue repair, help restore bodily functions, and delay the aging process. IV nutritional therapy can also replenish nutrients needed by the immune system, boost resistance, and help the body fight inflammation and infection. Meanwhile, supplementing with trace elements like zinc and selenium helps maintain normal metabolism.

Everyone's physical condition is different, and the nutrients they need are also different. Therefore, customized IV nutritional therapy can replenish what the body needs more precisely, achieving better anti-aging results. The ingredients of customized nutritional drips can be adjusted based on individual test results. For example, for skin aging issues, ingredients like collagen and Vitamin C can be added; for decreased immunity, trace elements like zinc and selenium can be increased; for fatigue issues, Vitamin B complex and amino acids can be added.

3. How Often Should You Get IV Nutritional Therapy? These 3 Types of People Need More Frequent Replenishment

If you want to fight aging through IV nutritional therapy, how often should you receive it? It is recommended that people first undergo relevant functional medicine tests based on their current physical conditions, dividing the process into two stages: the "initial intensive treatment" and "maintenance care." The frequency of the initial intensive treatment is 1 to 2 times a week for 3 to 6 consecutive sessions to quickly replenish needed nutrients and improve cellular health. This stage is suitable for those who want to rapidly improve skin condition and boost vitality.

After the physical condition improves, you can enter the maintenance stage, reducing the frequency of administration to once or twice a month, for example, to maintain the effects. This stage is suitable for long-term anti-aging and skin whitening maintenance to prevent the accumulation of free radicals.

The frequency of administration needs to be adjusted according to individual body constitution, lifestyle habits, and health status. For example, those who stay up late long-term, face high stress, or have an unbalanced diet may need more intensive sessions. Older individuals or those with chronic diseases may also require more frequent replenishment due to their bodies' higher nutritional demands. Once the body's condition stabilizes, once or twice a month is recommended to maintain long-term anti-aging effects. The specific frequency should be adjusted according to individual constitution and health conditions.

4. More Antioxidants Are Not Always Better! Doctor: It Could Impair Immune Function and Backfire

It is worth noting that more antioxidants are not always better. Oxidation itself is an important part of immunity; excessive anti-oxidation can make one prone to infections. Therefore, when choosing IV nutritional therapy, you should consult a professional physician to understand your own condition and choose the appropriate ingredients and frequency. In addition to using IV nutrition as an aid, if you want to truly delay aging, you also need to combine nutrient supplementation with a healthy lifestyle:

  • Balanced diet: Consume enough vegetables, fruits, whole grains, proteins, etc., and avoid high-oil, high-sugar, and high-salt foods.

  • Regular exercise: Exercise for at least 150 minutes a week, choosing aerobic exercise, strength training, etc.

  • Adequate sleep: Get 7-8 hours of sleep every day and avoid staying up late.

  • Stress relief: Learn relaxation techniques, such as meditation, yoga, etc.

  • Regular health checkups: Undergo health examinations regularly to detect and treat problems early.

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Although aging is an irreversible natural phenomenon, you can still delay the aging process and maintain youthful vitality through a healthy lifestyle and appropriate nutritional supplementation. In addition, it is recommended that the younger generation maintain good living habits and start diligent care now to avoid toxin accumulation and excessive oxidative stress, which is much better than waiting until old age and physical decline to begin.


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National Health Insurance outpatient clinic for joint pain: initial visit NT$600 / follow-up visit NT$300

National Health Insurance outpatient clinic for tech neck, shoulders, and lower back: Initial visit NT$600 / follow-up visit NT$300

National Health Insurance outpatient clinic for varicose veins: Initial visit NT$600 / Follow-up visit NT$300

Pharmacist outpatient clinic: Initial visit NT$600 / Follow-up visit NT$300

Notes

Closed all day on Sundays.

Please complete check-in no later than 30 minutes before the clinic closes.

To save your valuable time, please make more use of online booking.

Clinic Hours

Outpatient Schedule

Schedule

Closed on Sundays

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Morning clinic

10:00 — 13:00

Pain Management
DeanBeam Lu
Pain Management
DeanBeam Lu

疼痛特診

盧炳昇

醫師

Joint Pain Care
Dr.Yu-Ju Lin
Pharmacist Consultation
RPhLing-Chia Ku
Pain Management
DeanBeam Lu
Pain Management
DeanBeam Lu

Afternoon clinic

2:00 PM – 4:30 PM

疼痛特診

許宏隆

醫師

Endogenous Stem Cell Care
DeanBeam Lu
Neck, Shoulder & Lower Back Pain Care
Dr.Chun-Lung Tsou
Cardiovascular Health
Dr.Chuan-Chih Hsu
Pain Management
DeanBeam Lu
Pharmacist Consultation
RPhLing-Chia Ku
Varicose Vein Care
Dr.Hung-Lung Hsu
Men's Health
Dr.Chun-Yu Lin

Evening Clinic

5:30 PM ― 8:30 PM

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許宏隆

醫師

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盧炳昇

醫師

Pain Management
DeanBeam Lu

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許傳智

醫師

疼痛特診

許宏隆

醫師

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林俊宇

醫師

Outpatient Billing Method

Pain Specialty Clinic / Endogenous Stem Cell Specialty Clinic: NT$3,000 (includes advanced diagnostic ultrasound, X-ray imaging, physical examination, and a detailed consultation) / Follow-up visit: NT$1,500

Men's Health Clinic: Initial consultation NT$1,500 / follow-up consultation NT$800

Cardiovascular Health Special Clinic: Initial visit NT$1,500 / Follow-up visit NT$800

National Health Insurance outpatient clinic for joint pain: initial visit NT$600 / follow-up visit NT$300

National Health Insurance outpatient clinic for tech neck, shoulders, and lower back: Initial visit NT$600 / follow-up visit NT$300

National Health Insurance outpatient clinic for varicose veins: Initial visit NT$600 / Follow-up visit NT$300

Pharmacist outpatient clinic: Initial visit NT$600 / Follow-up visit NT$300

Notes

Closed all day on Sundays.

Please complete check-in no later than 30 minutes before the clinic closes.

To save your valuable time, please make more use of online booking.

Clinic Hours

Outpatient Schedule

Schedule

Closed on Sundays

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Morning clinic

10:00 — 13:00

Pain Management
DeanBeam Lu
Pain Management
DeanBeam Lu

疼痛特診

盧炳昇

醫師

Joint Pain Care
Dr.Yu-Ju Lin
Pharmacist Consultation
RPhLing-Chia Ku
Pain Management
DeanBeam Lu
Pain Management
DeanBeam Lu

Afternoon clinic

2:00 PM – 4:30 PM

疼痛特診

許宏隆

醫師

Endogenous Stem Cell Care
DeanBeam Lu
Neck, Shoulder & Lower Back Pain Care
Dr.Chun-Lung Tsou
Cardiovascular Health
Dr.Chuan-Chih Hsu
Pain Management
DeanBeam Lu
Pharmacist Consultation
RPhLing-Chia Ku
Varicose Vein Care
Dr.Hung-Lung Hsu
Men's Health
Dr.Chun-Yu Lin

Evening Clinic

5:30 PM ― 8:30 PM

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許宏隆

醫師

疼痛特診

盧炳昇

醫師

Pain Management
DeanBeam Lu

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許傳智

醫師

疼痛特診

許宏隆

醫師

疼痛特診

林俊宇

醫師

Outpatient Billing Method

Pain Specialty Clinic / Endogenous Stem Cell Specialty Clinic: NT$3,000 (includes advanced diagnostic ultrasound, X-ray imaging, physical examination, and a detailed consultation) / Follow-up visit: NT$1,500

Men's Health Clinic: Initial consultation NT$1,500 / follow-up consultation NT$800

Cardiovascular Health Special Clinic: Initial visit NT$1,500 / Follow-up visit NT$800

National Health Insurance outpatient clinic for joint pain: initial visit NT$600 / follow-up visit NT$300

National Health Insurance outpatient clinic for tech neck, shoulders, and lower back: Initial visit NT$600 / follow-up visit NT$300

National Health Insurance outpatient clinic for varicose veins: Initial visit NT$600 / Follow-up visit NT$300

Pharmacist outpatient clinic: Initial visit NT$600 / Follow-up visit NT$300

Notes

Closed all day on Sundays.

Please complete check-in no later than 30 minutes before the clinic closes.

To save your valuable time, please make more use of online booking.

Clinic Hours

Outpatient Schedule

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Schedule

Closed on Sundays

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Morning clinic

10:00 — 13:00

Pain Management
DeanBeam Lu
Pain Management
DeanBeam Lu

疼痛特診

盧炳昇

醫師

Joint Pain Care
Dr.Yu-Ju Lin
Pharmacist Consultation
RPhLing-Chia Ku
Pain Management
DeanBeam Lu
Pain Management
DeanBeam Lu

Afternoon clinic

2:00 PM – 4:30 PM

疼痛特診

許宏隆

醫師

Endogenous Stem Cell Care
DeanBeam Lu
Neck, Shoulder & Lower Back Pain Care
Dr.Chun-Lung Tsou
Cardiovascular Health
Dr.Chuan-Chih Hsu
Pain Management
DeanBeam Lu
Pharmacist Consultation
RPhLing-Chia Ku
Varicose Vein Care
Dr.Hung-Lung Hsu
Men's Health
Dr.Chun-Yu Lin

Evening Clinic

5:30 PM ― 8:30 PM

疼痛特診

許宏隆

醫師

疼痛特診

盧炳昇

醫師

Pain Management
DeanBeam Lu

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許傳智

醫師

疼痛特診

許宏隆

醫師

疼痛特診

林俊宇

醫師

Outpatient Billing Method

Pain Specialty Clinic / Endogenous Stem Cell Specialty Clinic: NT$3,000 (includes advanced diagnostic ultrasound, X-ray imaging, physical examination, and a detailed consultation) / Follow-up visit: NT$1,500

Men's Health Clinic: Initial consultation NT$1,500 / follow-up consultation NT$800

Cardiovascular Health Special Clinic: Initial visit NT$1,500 / Follow-up visit NT$800

National Health Insurance outpatient clinic for joint pain: initial visit NT$600 / follow-up visit NT$300

National Health Insurance outpatient clinic for tech neck, shoulders, and lower back: Initial visit NT$600 / follow-up visit NT$300

National Health Insurance outpatient clinic for varicose veins: Initial visit NT$600 / Follow-up visit NT$300

Pharmacist outpatient clinic: Initial visit NT$600 / Follow-up visit NT$300

Notes

Closed all day on Sundays.

Please complete check-in no later than 30 minutes before the clinic closes.

To save your valuable time, please make more use of online booking.

Don't let pain put life on hold

Beamcare Clinic is a "specialty clinic for minimally invasive treatment" and operates by appointment only for specialty consultations, including orthopedics, rehabilitation, cardiology, varicose vein specialty care, neurology, neurosurgery and spine specialty care, men's health specialty care, minimally invasive surgery, and more. With customized treatment plans, we help you get rid of pain and continue living a wonderful life.

Clinic address: 2F-1, No. 40, Section 2, Heping East Road, Da'an District, Taipei City 106

Clinic phone: (02) 2366 0186

© 2025 Beam Medical Clinic All rights reserved

Don't let pain put life on hold

Beamcare Clinic is a "specialty clinic for minimally invasive treatment" and operates by appointment only for specialty consultations, including orthopedics, rehabilitation, cardiology, varicose vein specialty care, neurology, neurosurgery and spine specialty care, men's health specialty care, minimally invasive surgery, and more. With customized treatment plans, we help you get rid of pain and continue living a wonderful life.

Clinic address: 2F-1, No. 40, Section 2, Heping East Road, Da'an District, Taipei City 106

Clinic phone: (02) 2366 0186

© 2025 Beam Medical Clinic All rights reserved

Don't let pain put life on hold

Beamcare Clinic is a "specialty clinic for minimally invasive treatment" and operates by appointment only for specialty consultations, including orthopedics, rehabilitation, cardiology, varicose vein specialty care, neurology, neurosurgery and spine specialty care, men's health specialty care, minimally invasive surgery, and more. With customized treatment plans, we help you get rid of pain and continue living a wonderful life.

Clinic address: 2F-1, No. 40, Section 2, Heping East Road, Da'an District, Taipei City 106

Clinic phone: (02) 2366 0186

© 2025 Beam Medical Clinic All rights reserved

Don't let pain put life on hold

Beamcare Clinic is a "specialty clinic for minimally invasive treatment" and operates by appointment only for specialty consultations, including orthopedics, rehabilitation, cardiology, varicose vein specialty care, neurology, neurosurgery and spine specialty care, men's health specialty care, minimally invasive surgery, and more. With customized treatment plans, we help you get rid of pain and continue living a wonderful life.

Clinic address:
2F-1, No. 40, Sec. 2, Heping E. Rd., Da’an Dist., Taipei City 106, Taiwan

Clinic phone: (02) 2366 0186

© 2025 Beam Medical Clinic All rights reserved