Finally, summer starts to fade, leaves start to change colors, pumpkin-flavored lattes are everywhere and Ahh-Choo…so is the flu! While the start of Fall brings apple picking adventures and cozy sweaters, it also brings the beginning of Flu Season. Colder temperatures and darker days bring a lot of physical and oxidative stress to our bodies and the immune system is more vulnerable to colds, viruses, and bacterial infections. That, combined with the fast pace, packed subway cars, and streets brimming 
with people, can make New York City a tough place to stay healthy during the Fall and Winter months.
Luckily, there are measures that can be taken to ensure the immune system is in the best shape possible before heading into the Fall (and Flu!) season. We have long been told that Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is important to help prevent and treat colds, but before you reach for a glass of orange juice consider an Immunity IV Drip. Vitamin C isn’t the only player in helping maintain a healthy immune system.
Immunity IV Drips in NYC for Cold and Flu Season
At our NYC clinic, our Immunity IV Drip contains high doses of Vitamin C, B-complex vitamins and zinc that work together to protect against oxidative stress within our cells and help prevent the invasion of foreign pathogens. And while you can take handfuls of chalky vitamins or eat several oranges a day, an Immunity Drip containing these vitamins and minerals ensures 100% is being absorbed into the bloodstream and not being lost to the digestive process
Vitamin C
Also known as ascorbic acid. This is an antioxidant; infections cause oxidative stress in the body – therefore vitamin C can help deactivate and kill viruses and bacterially. Unfortunately, humans are unable to synthesize Vitamin C on their own, so it must be obtained externally, either through diet or supplementation. Several medical studies support the fact that Vitamin C may alleviate or prevent infections, protect against stress caused by the cold environment (Hello, NYC!) and may help halve the number of colds in physically active people. Additionally, regularly administered Vitamin C shortens the duration of a cold. Vitamin C is also found at higher levels in white blood cells than in plasma, which may be why it plays a role in helping fight infections.
B-Vitamins
There are actually 8 different B Vitamins and they all play roles in breaking down food into energy for the body, maintaining healthy nerve and organ tissue, and helping prevent anemia (low red blood cells). In particular, Vitamin B-6, aka pyridoxine, helps make new blood cells and plays a role in keeping the immune system strong and B-12, aka cobalamin, works to break down fatty and amino acids in order to produce energy and help prevent fatigue.
Zinc
This mineral is an antioxidant that is needed for immune function, normal growth and development, and wound healing. It plays a role in the growth and function of lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell that helps fight infections. As an antioxidant, it also works like Vitamin C to help fight off oxidative stresses in the body caused by temperature changes and infection. Zinc has been proven to shorten both the duration and severity of a cold by helping to prevent the replication of the rhinovirus and decreasing inflammation. Because the body cannot store zinc in any tissue or organ it must be consumed daily to maintain a steady-state.
With these 3 things combined, plus the hydration from the IV fluids, our Immunity Drip packs a serious punch to keep your immune system in tip-top shape. An Immunity IV Drip is perfect for anyone looking to ramp up their immune system before flu season, for individuals who are feeling a little under the weather, or for those before and after travel. So, the next time you get coughed on in the subway on your way to work or get caught without your down in a mid-day blizzard, call CSC+M and schedule your Immunity IV Drip!
