ACCP Position Statement on Hydration and Vitamin Infusion Clinics
Peter L. Bonate,
Alexander J. Prokopienko,
Jean‐Michel Gries
Abstract:Recently there has been a proliferation of wellness clinics offering on-site and mobile intravenous (IV) hydration and vitamin infusions, said to promote wellbeing and improved health. Some celebrities tout the benefits of these infusions and companies aggressively advertise their services on internet search engines. 1,2 These companies advertise that hydration and vitamin infusions can be used to boost the immune system, increase energy levels, and treat everything from colds to hangovers, without any support… Show more
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