We’ve been hearing about IV vitamin drips for a good few years now, beloved by a certain brand of celeb that hails them as a failsafe hangover cure or the ultimate quick pick-me-up - but are they safe?
Lottie Winter
While IV drips used to be fairly hard to come by and spenny enough to price out most non-celebs, in recent years they’ve popped up everywhere from high-street salons to shopping centres, with some companies even delivering them straight to people’s homes. With the trend for them only increasing, experts warn that there is always a risk of infection with IV vitamin therapy, as any time an IV line is inserted it creates a direct path into the bloodstream.
“People who are healthy do not need IV drips,” said Professor Powis, who offered some sage words of advice to drip fans. “At best they are an expensive way to fill your bladder – and then flush hundreds of pounds down the toilet – but at worst they can cause significant damage to your health. Miracle hangover cures and quick fixes simply don’t exist, and anyone online who says they do is probably out to make a quick buck at your expense.
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