IV Nutrition Therapy is the New "Sexy" Fad: But is it Really Safe?
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Intravenous (IV) nutrition products have become increasingly popular among professional team sport athletes in recent years. These products claim to provide quick and efficient delivery of nutrients directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system and ensuring rapid absorption. While some athletes swear by the benefits of IV nutrition for improving recovery and performance, there are also concerns about the safety and long-term effects of this practice. It should come as no suprise that with the rise in use among athletes, it has become a growing fad for the general public which is fueled by “influencers” on TikTok and Instagram. These so-called ‘drip bars’ and concierge IV nutrition services are now easily accessible in most cities. These claim to boost health and performance, restore hydration, and speed up recovery, by offering a menu of B vitamins, amino acids, glutathione, vitamin C, and electrolytes, and potentially boosting levels beyond any therapeutic range. They also are being pushed as a cure for a “hangover”.
IV Nutrition Therapy is the New "Sexy" Fad: But is it Really Safe?
IV Nutrition Therapy is the New "Sexy" Fad…
IV Nutrition Therapy is the New "Sexy" Fad: But is it Really Safe?
Intravenous (IV) nutrition products have become increasingly popular among professional team sport athletes in recent years. These products claim to provide quick and efficient delivery of nutrients directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system and ensuring rapid absorption. While some athletes swear by the benefits of IV nutrition for improving recovery and performance, there are also concerns about the safety and long-term effects of this practice. It should come as no suprise that with the rise in use among athletes, it has become a growing fad for the general public which is fueled by “influencers” on TikTok and Instagram. These so-called ‘drip bars’ and concierge IV nutrition services are now easily accessible in most cities. These claim to boost health and performance, restore hydration, and speed up recovery, by offering a menu of B vitamins, amino acids, glutathione, vitamin C, and electrolytes, and potentially boosting levels beyond any therapeutic range. They also are being pushed as a cure for a “hangover”.