Rihanna, Chrissy Teigen, and many other notable names are said to be fans of IV therapy.
This treatment takes, on average, 45 minutes and involves receiving vitamins and minerals through a catheter.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, IV therapy rose in popularity among the average consumer.
Convenience is a bonus.
Depending on where you go and the concerns you want to address, the drips provided vary.
However, cocktails with vitamin C, vitamin B, and electrolytes are standard.
For these reasons and more, some experts believe that IV therapy is superior to oral supplements.
While oral supplements are swallowed, vitamins via IV therapy enter the bloodstream through a vein.
Another pro to IV therapy is that you could customize your IV drip to your liking.
But Dr. Sohere Roked, who provides IV therapy to his patients, feels differently.
They can be useful with some of my patients in specific circumstances."
Roked added that he uses IV therapy “on a case-by-case basis.”
However, other experts say that IV therapy and its promises are misleading.
Nutritionist Tim Hart toldThe Guardianthat IV therapy is not all it’s made it out to be.
There are other risks of IV therapy, too, including infections and allergic reactions.
If not, she said, “At best, it’s likely unnecessary” to get IV therapy.
If you do decide to try it, verify to consult your doctor first.
