The 2024 NICE guideline NG239 covers these groups in detail
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At the appointment, the doctor or healthcare professional delivers the shot directly into muscle, usually into the thigh or upper arm, for easy absorption into the bloodstream
Instead of large-scale clinical trials, the majority of the research is based on laboratory studies and animal models
NHS guidance lists common effects such as pain, swelling, or itching at the injection site and nausea
By bypassing the digestive system, IV therapy allows you to retain more nutrients than oral intake