ER doctor: ‘No robust clinical evidence’ that IV hydration spa trend provides a safe pick

They’re certainly popular on TikTok: #IVTherapyTrend, #hydrationtherapy, and #wellnessdrip all point toward intravenous infusions of fluids, vitamins, minerals and other compounds, in what’s become a $15 billion industry.

However, a new study published in JAMA — the Journal for the American Medical Association — shows state-level policies governing IV hydration spas vary widely, and only four states in the nation, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Vermont, have comprehensive oversight policies.

The spas say IV therapy can provide hangover relief, boosted immunity, increased energy and detoxification.

“Unfortunately, there’s no robust clinical evidence to support the claims for otherwise healthy people,” said Dr. Jennifer Dunlavy, an emergency medicine physician at Kaiser Perm