Is ozone therapy FDA-approved?

No. Ozone therapy is not FDA-approved to treat any medical condition, and research is limited. It's offered as a wellness service, and our medical team will review whether it's appropriate for you.

How long does an ozone UV IV session take?

Sessions typically take longer than a quick vitamin drip. Our team will tell you what to expect.

Do I need any tests before ozone therapy?

Screening is required. Your provider may require tests such as a G6PD screening before your first session.

What Is Ozone UV IV Therapy? Process and How It Works

You may have heard ozone therapy mentioned on wellness podcasts or by friends who swear by it. But what actually happens during an ozone UV IV?

Here's a clear, honest explanation of ozone UV IV therapy at iCRYO Mauldin: the process, the reasoning behind it and what to know before you try it.

Quick answer: Ozone UV IV therapy is a procedure in which a small amount of your blood is drawn, combined with medical-grade ozone, exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light and returned to your body through an IV. People use it for immune and wellness support. It isn't FDA-approved to treat medical conditions, and screening is required first.

What Is Ozone?

Ozone (O₃) is a form of oxygen made up of three oxygen atoms instead of two. Medical-grade ozone is produced from pure medical oxygen using specialized equipment.

Important: Ozone should never be inhaled. In therapy, it's mixed with blood in a closed, controlled system.

What Is UV Blood Irradiation?

UV blood irradiation exposes blood to ultraviolet light as it passes through a special device before being returned to the body. It has a long history of use and is being studied today for wellness applications.

How Ozone UV IV Therapy Works

While the exact protocol varies, a typical session looks like this:

A small amount of blood is drawn into a sterile container
Medical-grade ozone is mixed with the blood
The blood passes through UV light
The blood is returned to your body through the IV

Everything happens in a closed, sterile system.

Why People Try It

People seek ozone UV IV therapy for:

Immune support
Wellness and energy
Support for circulation and oxygen utilization

See Ozone UV IV Benefits: What It's Used For for an honest look at the research.

What to Expect

Screening and consultation, which may include tests like G6PD
IV placement
The ozone UV process
Relax during your session
Back to your day afterward

Learn more in What to Expect at Your First Ozone UV IV Session.

Who Should Not Get Ozone Therapy?

Ozone therapy isn't for everyone. It may not be appropriate if you:

Have G6PD deficiency
Are pregnant
Have an overactive thyroid
Have bleeding disorders or take blood thinners
Have had a recent heart attack or have certain heart conditions

Read Is Ozone IV Therapy Safe? Who Should Avoid It.

How It Compares to a Standard IV

Ozone UV IV is very different from a vitamin drip. Read Ozone UV IV vs. Standard IV Drips.

Ozone Therapy Myths vs. Facts

Myth: "Ozone therapy means breathing ozone." Fact: Ozone should never be inhaled. In ozone UV IV therapy, it's mixed with a small amount of blood in a closed, sterile system.

Myth: "Ozone therapy is FDA-approved." Fact: It isn't FDA-approved to treat any medical condition, and high-quality human research is limited.

Myth: "It's safe for everyone." Fact: Some people, including those with G6PD deficiency or certain thyroid, bleeding or heart conditions, shouldn't receive ozone therapy. Screening is required.

Myth: "It's just like a vitamin drip." Fact: The process is completely different. Read Ozone UV IV vs. Standard IV Drips.

Have questions about ozone therapy? We're happy to answer them.

Ozone UV IV Therapy in Mauldin, SC

iCRYO Mauldin is at 100 N Main St STE. B, Mauldin, SC 29662, on North Main Street with free on-site parking. We welcome clients from Simpsonville, Greenville, Fountain Inn, Five Forks, Taylors and Greer.

Questions? Call (864) 478-7429.