IV Drip – Hype or Health?

‍Mayo Clinic Warns of Risks

Intravenous (IV) vitamin therapy has become a trend among the health-conscious – as a quick way to boost the immune system, boost energy or reduce stress. However, according to experts at the Mayo Clinic, scientific support for these claims is very limited – and in some cases, the therapy may even pose health risks.

Limited Evidence for Healthy Individuals

For healthy people with a balanced diet and no nutritional deficiencies, there is no clear evidence that IV vitamins provide any additional health benefits.

“Many of the claims—such as better immune function or less stress—have not been confirmed in well-conducted studies,”
said Dr. Brent Bauer, director of the Mayo Clinic's Complementary and Integrative Medicine Program.

Not Without Risk

Injecting vitamins directly into the bloodstream is not without risk. Spending time and money on IV treatment can take the focus away from truly proven health strategies, according to Dr. Bauer.

Relying on IV vitamins can create a false sense of security – causing people to ignore the basic cornerstones of long-term health in the worst case.

Conclusion

IV drips may feel modern – but according to the Mayo Clinic, for most people they are neither necessary nor risk-free.

Executive Health can only agree.

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