--- title: "Ozone UV IV vs. Standard IV Drips: What's the Difference?" url: https://icryo-westminster.com/blog/ozone-uv-iv-vs-standard-iv description: "Vitamin IV drips add fluids and nutrients. Ozone UV IV treats a small amount of your own blood with ozone and UV light. Compare the two." lang: en --- Get Your Free Wellness Plan – Personalized just for you (https://icryo-westminster.com/free-wellness-plan) # Ozone UV IV vs. Standard IV Drips: What's the Difference? Updated October 20, 2026 · 2 min read Image: Clinician attending to IV tubing on a client’s arm — iCRYO Westminster, CO wellness guide (https://icryo-westminster.com/__l5e/assets-v1/0d673d40-4717-461a-9698-71bcef9292e3/icryo-westminster-co-ozone-uv-iv-vs-standard-iv.webp) Both are given through an IV. Both are offered at iCRYO Westminster. But ozone UV IV and standard vitamin drips are completely different treatments. Here's how they compare. ## How a Standard IV Drip Works A bag of sterile fluid with vitamins, minerals and electrolytes flows into your vein over about 30–60 minutes. **Used for:** hydration, energy, immune support, recovery. Learn more in What Is IV Therapy? (https://icryo-westminster.com/blog/what-is-iv-therapy) ## How Ozone UV IV Works A small amount of your blood is drawn, mixed with medical-grade ozone, passed through UV light and returned through the IV in a closed, sterile system. **Used for:** immune and wellness support. Learn more in What Is Ozone UV IV Therapy? (https://icryo-westminster.com/blog/what-is-ozone-uv-iv-therapy) ## Side-by-Side Comparison | | **Standard IV Drip** | **Ozone UV IV** | | --- | --- | --- | | **What happens** | Fluids and nutrients added | Your blood treated with ozone and UV, then returned | | **Hydration** | Yes | No | | **Common goals** | Hydration, energy, immunity, recovery | Immune and wellness support | | **Screening** | Health review | More extensive, may include G6PD testing | | **Research base** | Nutrients well understood | Limited, mixed | | **FDA approval for medical use** | Not applicable to wellness drips | Not FDA-approved | ## Choose a Standard IV Drip If… - You're dehydrated or run-down - You're adjusting to Colorado's altitude - You want energy, immune or recovery support - You want a well-understood, flexible option See Which IV Drip Is Right for You? (https://icryo-westminster.com/blog/which-iv-drip-is-right-for-you) ## Consider Ozone UV IV If… - You're interested in exploring ozone therapy - You understand the current evidence - You pass medical screening Read Is Ozone IV Therapy Safe? Who Should Avoid It (https://icryo-westminster.com/blog/is-ozone-iv-therapy-safe). ## Not Sure? Ask Us Our medical team can help you understand both options and choose what fits your health and goals. Ready to find the right IV for you? ## Ozone UV IV Therapy in Westminster, CO iCRYO Westminster is at **14613 Orchard Pkwy #200, Westminster, CO 80023**, just off I-25 with free parking. We welcome clients from Broomfield, Thornton, Northglenn, Arvada, Federal Heights and north Denver. - See our current intro offers: https://icryo-westminster.com/deals - Book your intro visit: https://icryo-westminster.com/book-now - Get your free personalized wellness plan: https://icryo-westminster.com/free-wellness-plan Questions? Call (720) 222-0224. ## Ozone UV IV Therapy FAQs What's the difference between ozone IV and a vitamin IV? A vitamin IV adds fluids, vitamins and minerals to your bloodstream. Ozone UV IV draws a small amount of your blood, treats it with ozone and UV light and returns it. Which one hydrates you? A standard IV drip, because it includes fluids and electrolytes. Which requires more screening? Ozone UV IV generally requires more screening, which may include tests like G6PD. Can I do both? Sometimes. Our medical team will recommend what's appropriate for you. iCRYO Westminster Team The iCRYO Westminster team helps clients across the north Denver metro look and feel their best. ## Related Articles What Is Ozone UV IV Therapy? Process and How It Works Ozone UV IV therapy combines medical-grade ozone and UV light exposure with a small amount of your own blood. Learn how it works in Westminster, CO. https://icryo-westminster.com/blog/what-is-ozone-uv-iv-therapy Ozone UV IV Benefits: What It's Used For What do people use ozone UV IV therapy for, and what does research actually show? An honest guide to potential benefits from iCRYO Westminster, CO. https://icryo-westminster.com/blog/ozone-uv-iv-benefits What to Expect at Your First Ozone UV IV Session From screening to aftercare, here's what happens at your first ozone UV IV session and how to prepare. 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