There is a big trend emerging in wellness with many new boutique clinics offering this service: Intravenous therapy (IV Therapy). This drip administers supplements directly into the bloodstream via a needle inserted into a vein. IV therapy is not new and has been used in the medical profession for decades. In hospitals, it is used to hydrate patients and administer essential nutrients if patients have difficulty eating, drinking or absorbing them.

The benefits of IV Therapy depend on which cocktail you choose but most experience an increase in energy, improvement in sleep, improvement in mood, hydration, improved skin and strengthening your immunity. However, injecting anything straight into your bloodstream comes with some risks. Unusually high stores of vitamins in fat tissue can cause problems such as Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, kidney issues, muscle spasms, pain, burning and itching. In this hour, we unpack the unanswered questions related to these treatments and if there is any regulations surrounding this practice. We are joined by…

Guest: Dr Angelique Coetzee - Medical Doctor and Chairperson of South African United Business Confederation’s Health Committee

Guest: Dr Cobus van Niekerk – Head: Mediolegal, Ethics and Social Media at the Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Medical Society of South Africa

Guest: Sayed Mia - CEO of Reviv Global Southern Africa