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A new study found IV hydration spas operate with little oversight or medical proof of benefit

Only four U.S. states have comprehensive regulations for these clinics

Researchers warn that IV drips may carry risks like infection or allergic reactions

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — IV hydration spas are popping up across the United States, offering pricey vitamin infusions that promise energy, detox or immune support, but experts warn the science doesn't back up those claims.

A study published Oct. 6 in JAMA Internal Medicine found that the IV hydration industry operates with almost no regulation and little medical evidence to support its supposed health benefits.

These businesses are operating "almost completely without evidence," study co-author Dr. Pete

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