IV drip and vitamin infusion: what is in it?

New at Pêche: IV drips! You can now also come to us for a vitamin infusion. We developed three formulas together with our doctors: one for your skin, one for your defences and one to fully unwind.

Take a seat in a comfortable chair or sofa, our doctor places the IV line and 30 to 45 minutes later you carry on with your day. Me-time with a medical basis, in the familiar setting of Pêche.

Curious what is in each drip? Below we explain what every ingredient does, and which formula suits you.

IV drips at a glance

What: an infusion of vitamins and minerals, straight into your bloodstream.
Formulas: Wellness, Skin Radiance and Immunity.
Duration: 30 to 45 minutes, the IV line is placed by our doctor.
Price: Wellness €175, Skin Radiance and Immunity €199.
First: an intake with our doctor.

Interested? For now, IV drips are booked on request, by email or WhatsApp.

What is a vitamin infusion?

With an IV drip, a solution of vitamins and minerals runs through a small line in your arm straight into your blood. When you swallow a supplement, your gut only absorbs part of it. With an infusion the full dose reaches your bloodstream, from where your cells take it up.

That matters for your skin: the deeper skin layer receives its nutrients through the bloodstream, while creams mostly stay on the surface.

An IV drip does not replace a healthy lifestyle, but it is a lovely addition. That is why every drip with us starts with an intake: together we choose the formula that truly suits you.

Dr. Hennah De Winter, aesthetic physician at Pêche

Skin Radiance: for your skin

Glutathione + vitamin C + vitamin B complex · €199

Vitamin C. Your skin needs vitamin C to produce collagen and keep it firm. Over the years, the amount and quality of your collagen decline. Vitamin C is also an important antioxidant, but an unstable molecule that oxidises quickly. That is why we prepare your drip just before your treatment.

Glutathione. An antioxidant your body makes itself, which helps cells clear up damage caused by stress. You often read online that glutathione brightens your skin. To be honest: that research was mostly done with tablets and creams, and for glutathione through an infusion the evidence is still limited. We use it as an antioxidant, not as a skin lightener.

B vitamins. They play a role in the metabolism of your skin cells, and in healthy hair and nails.

Good to know: Skin Radiance pairs well with a skin treatment like SkinPen Microneedling or Morpheus8. Our doctor plans the right timing with you during your intake.

Immunity: for your defences

Vitamin C + zinc + glutathione · €199

Vitamin C. Your immune cells use a lot of vitamin C, and you use more of it during stress or illness. The highest concentration in your body is found in your adrenal glands, which play a central role in your stress response.

Zinc. A mineral your body uses for hundreds of processes. A zinc deficiency is linked to weaker defences and more inflammation. During inflammation, zinc is often the first mineral to run low.

Glutathione. Your immune system creates a lot of oxidative stress. Glutathione helps your cells process it.

Wellness: to recover

Magnesium + vitamin B complex · €175

Magnesium. Every energy molecule in your body needs magnesium. It also plays a role in how your muscles and nerves work. Research is looking at the role of magnesium in sleep and stress, but that evidence is not yet conclusive.

B vitamins. Important for your energy and metabolism, and for cells that divide quickly, such as during recovery.

Who should not have an IV drip?

An infusion is a medical procedure. That is why our doctor first checks your health during your intake. A drip is not suitable for everyone, for example during pregnancy or breastfeeding, with certain medical conditions or in combination with certain medication. Where needed, the doctor will ask for a blood test first.

And importantly: a drip does not replace a medical check-up. Have you been tired for a long time, or are you not feeling well? See your GP first.

What can you expect?

You take a seat in a comfortable chair or sofa, feel one quick prick and the drip runs in over 30 to 45 minutes. Possible side effects are usually mild: a bruise, a cool or warm feeling in your arm, some thirst, some nausea or briefly feeling light-headed. You stay under medical supervision throughout your drip, so should anything happen, you are in safe hands. Afterwards you simply carry on with your day.

Prices

Intake with our doctor: €0
IV Drip Wellness: €175
IV Drip Skin Radiance: €199
IV Drip Immunity: €199

More practical information on our IV drips page.