Experts Warn Vitamin IV Drips Popular Among Celebrities Lack Scientific Backing
Translated & summarized from Channel 13 by baba
Vitamin IV drips have become a viral wellness trend among celebrities promising cosmetic and energy benefits, but Professor Eitan Friedman of Assuta Medical Center states there is no scientific evidence supporting these claims, warning they are medically unnecessary outside specific conditions.
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- Vitamin IV drips are a viral trend among celebrities promising skin and energy benefits.
- Kendall Jenner and other influencers have adopted these treatments delivered at home.
- Professor Eitan Friedman of Assuta Medical Center rejects their medical validity for cosmetic use.
- IV drips are only medically justified for dehydration or swallowing issues.
- Friedman criticizes social media marketing as selling false hope and trends.
- There is no scientific proof that vitamin IV drips improve quality of life.
Vitamin IV drips, a wellness trend popularized on TikTok and social media, have gained traction among celebrities and influencers, including Kendall Jenner. These treatments, often delivered directly to clients' homes, promise benefits such as improved skin appearance, anti-aging effects, and increased energy. However, Professor Eitan Friedman, head of the Genetic Institute at Assuta Medical Center, strongly refutes these claims in an interview on the program "HaOlam HaBoker." He emphasized that while IV drips are medically necessary in specific cases like dehydration or swallowing difficulties, they have no scientific basis for cosmetic or lifestyle use. Professor Friedman criticized the growing use of vitamin and supplement IV drips for anti-aging or skin care, stating, "There is no evidence that it improves quality of life." He further explained the marketing mechanism behind the widespread promotion of these treatments on social media, highlighting the significant gap between online promises and medical reality: "You give hope and sell a trend."