Hydration in Edmonton

TruMed offers "banana bags" for dehydration

Our Naturopath clinic uses custom rehydration formulas.

We use vitamins, and electrolytes in a custom banana bag, to rehydrate you quickly.   

In Hospitals, patients with alcohol use disorders or alcohol withdrawal, are often prescribed “banana bags” or “rally packs” at admission to the ICU.

These prescriptions typically consist of 1L of fluid infused and commonly a combination of thiamine (b1), folic acid, magnesium, and a multivitamin formulation in either normal saline (NS) or dextrose in water (D5W)

The multivitamin, along with folic acid, gives the banana bag its characteristic yellow hue. Hence Banana Bag!

Our Naturopaths usually add additional Riboflavin (B2) which is orange, and Methylcobalamin (B12) which is pink, so our Banana Bags are usually more orangey red that banana yellow. 

Banana Bags in Edmonton 

Key Facts

Long length for administration: 90-120 minutes.

Large volume

Balanced with B Vitamins & Electrolytes

Athletes, Dehydrated patients and even Edmonton's partyers can get this hydrating Banana Bag.

Our Naturopaths don't simply give saline! 

We've taken your typical Banana Bag, jazzed it up with higher doses of Vitamins and Vitamin C and offer it to the public.

Our Naturopath clinic uses custom formulated nutrient based rehydration formulas to Edmonton. 

For dealing with alcohol withdrawal your TruMed Naturopath may suggest NAD as it can be beneficial for alcohol and opioid withdrawal. Additional Thiamine (B1), Niacinamide (B3), Vitamin C are key nutrients other than NAD that can be helpful in reducing intoxication and decreasing delerium tremens. 

Interestingly enough, there is data that suggests that consumption of a form of Vitamin B5 called Pantethine can reduce hangovers substantially. So, if you are not able to make it to the clinic for a Banana Bag, your TruMed Naturopath may suggest oral Pantethine to reduce likelihood of hangover. 

We waive consult fees for first time Banana Bag hydration patients. 

Need hydration?

Our Naturopaths can help
(780) 757-8378