SouthernWorldwide.com – The growing popularity of intravenous (IV) drips, peptides, and creatine is prompting experts to question whether these are genuine health advancements or simply exaggerated trends.
In a recent segment on “Fox & Friends,” host Lawrence Jones experienced an IV therapy session. Clinic staff claimed the treatment was designed to alleviate stress, enhance overall well-being, and reduce the likelihood of illness.
Jones received a mixture of B vitamins, high-dose vitamin C, magnesium, and amino acids during his treatment.
The clinic staff also promoted the benefits of NAD, asserting that it could eliminate “brain fog” and was highly effective for physical injuries.
When questioned about potential adverse effects, the clinician stated there were “no negative side effects” and suggested that patients would “sleep really well, wake up really well-rested to your first alarm.”
However, Dr. Mike Varshavski, a family medicine physician, voiced concerns regarding the lack of informed consent and the nature of the claims being made.
“It’s tough to say what actually happened in that visit because there were a lot of promises being made,” stated the New Jersey-based doctor.
He likened the human body to a car’s fuel tank, warning that “putting more and having it spill all over the place just creates added side effects.”
Varshavski emphasized that excessive supplementation is not without risks.
He explained that fat-soluble vitamins can accumulate in fat stores and lead to toxicity. Additionally, he noted that high levels of vitamin B have been linked to an increased risk of cancer.
The discussion then moved to creatine and peptides.
Varshavski expressed support for creatine, acknowledging that it “actually has great evidence behind it” for enhancing explosive movements. However, he clarified that it contributes only about 5% to overall fitness improvements.
In contrast, he described the use of unregulated injectable peptides as “incredibly frightening.”
Varshavski cautioned that the FDA does not regulate many of these products, leaving individuals susceptible to “black-market” substances marketed for “research use only.”
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He concluded that when it comes to vitamins and purported miracle cures, “it’s not as simple as more equals better.”
