What Happens to Your Body During Stress & How IV Therapy Helps

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What Happens to Your Body During Stress, and How IV Therapy May Help Support It

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Stress is more than just a mental burden—it takes a measurable toll on the body. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 75 to 90% of all medical office visits are for stress-related ailments and complaints. Stress has been linked to the six leading causes of death in America—heart disease, cancer, lung ailments, accidents, cirrhosis of the liver, and suicide—as well as conditions like hypertension, obesity, gastrointestinal problems, arthritis, immune disturbances, and neurological conditions.

But why does stress impact the body so deeply, and how can therapies like IV nutrient support and vitamin injections help restore balance?

What Stress Does to the Body

Stress activates your body’s “fight-or-flight” response, flooding your system with cortisol and adrenaline. This short-term reaction is helpful in emergencies, but chronic stress leads to lasting strain.

When stress becomes long term, it can cause:

  • Weakened immunity: Leaving you more vulnerable to infections.

  • Hormonal imbalance: Disrupting sleep, metabolism, and reproductive health.

  • Digestive issues: Stress hormones interfere with gut function, leading to bloating, cramps, or nutrient malabsorption.

  • Cardiovascular strain: Consistently high blood pressure and heart rate increase risks for long-term conditions.

  • Mental health challenges: Anxiety, irritability, and mood swings are common when stress hormones remain elevated.

How Nutrient Depletion Makes Stress Worse

Stress doesn’t just drain your energy—it drains your nutrient reserves. Over time, this leaves your body without the raw materials it needs to recover.

Some of the most affected nutrients include:

  • B Vitamins: Critical for energy metabolism, nervous system regulation, and stress resilience.

  • Magnesium: Calms the nervous system, helps regulate sleep, and supports muscle recovery.

  • Vitamin C: Essential for adrenal function, collagen production, and antioxidant protection.

  • Glutathione: The body’s master antioxidant, supporting cellular repair and detoxification.

When these nutrients are depleted, the stress cycle becomes harder to break—fatigue worsens, mood regulation falters, and the immune system weakens.

How IV Therapy and Vitamin Injections May Help

If chronic stress has depleted your body, targeted nutrient replenishment can help restore balance.

  • IV Therapy: Provides hydration, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants directly into the bloodstream for maximum absorption. Learn more in What’s IV Therapy All About.

  • Vitamin Injections: A quick and convenient option if you’re not ready for a full drip. Options like B12, magnesium, or glutathione shots offer targeted support for energy, mood, and stress resilience. Read more in IM vs IV Injections: What Should I Choose?.

Both options are designed to replenish what stress depletes—giving your body the nutrients it needs to regulate mood, restore energy, and improve resilience.

Where to Get Stress Support in Michigan & Idaho

Biofuse offers both IV therapy and vitamin injections at multiple convenient locations.

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