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Banana Bag Q & A

01 WHAT'S A BANANA BAG?

A "banana bag" in a medical setting is a therapeutic solution of vitamins mixed in a I.V. saline/dextrose solution to treat dehydration, restore critical B-vitamins like Thiamine, Folate, B12, and boost vitality.

People who frequently consume alcohol can put themselves at risk for poor vitamin absorption and chronic dehydration leading to symptoms of:

  • mental fatigue
  • tiredness
  • body aches
  • moodiness...

Banana Bag, now available OTC as an oral solution to drink, provides a powerful, therapeutic vitamin boost along with hydration therapy without the typical intravenous delivery methods for those who can tolerate fluids by mouth.

This can also be safely used to recover from many other ailments as well, alcohol-induced or not. A valuable tool for all our med cabinets at home.

I suggest searching the reviews here for something that may relate to your needs.

Two Reasons:

  1. Not everyone needs a trip to the ER and a needle in their arm to treat dehydration and get vitamin therapies. For those who can still tolerate oral fluids, this is achieved with a strict powder formula to dissolve in a glass of water and drink instead. This saves money, time, resources, and gives the same therapeutic relief for many people as if it was delivered intravenously.
  2. This fills a much-needed space at home or traveling when you need a prescription-strength remedy that’s proven, safe, clean of harmful ingredients and any unnecessary sugars, and hydrates and restores energy with therapeutic results second to getting an actual IV. READ MORE ABOUT THIS HERE.

This takes more explaining. Not everyone needs to have IV therapy. If you can still tolerate fluids to drink (and not unconscious), the use of oral rehydration fluids is first-line therapy.

  • If the formula of sodium and dextrose in an oral solution is controlled, meaning you keep a strict osmolarity range in the guts, water is absorbed very efficiently giving near or equal restoration of fluids in the same amount of time or less as administering an IV.   
  • For B-vitamins, when using high doses of them correctly, meaning in the right delivery method, there are many people in which absorption into the bloodstream happens at a therapeutic level. For those with vitamin deficiencies being followed by an M.D., this should not replace any means of current treatment without consultation first. 

No prescription needed for the oral alternative.

One packet dissolved in 8-16oz of water, as needed for dehydration and/or exhaustion, once daily. Best tasting with colder water. Can also add your sweetener of choice or a splash of juice to mask the strong vitamin/electrolyte taste.

There are 4g of dextrose, 4g of carbs, and about 15 calories.

No artificial sweeteners. No preservatives. No dyes. No artificial flavors. No GMOs. No gluten. Vegan.

4 grams of dextrose during a state of dehydration will be quickly utilized by the body and should not create any prolonged glucose spikes. However, for any medical conditions being followed by an M.D., please seek advice before using Banana Bag.  Search our reviews section, and you can find successful testimonials from diabetic customers.

Banana Bag contains the same B-vitamins found in pre-natal but at equal or higher amounts. If choosing to use Banana Bag occasionally, please seek approval from the baby doc first. 

No. In addition to sodium chloride and potassium, Banana Bag also has very high dose B-vitamins and 750mg of vitamin-C, and no unnecessary sugars found in most commonly used products.

Yes and no. Banana Bag Oral Solution is generally well tolerated with almost everyone ages 14 and up. However, if you are under the care of physicians for a chronic medical condition, then consult with them first if choosing to use this regularly.

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