How intravenous drips of vitamins are becoming popular and why doctors flag them as unnecessary

A person associated with a wellness centre in Gurgaon says on condition of anonymity that the vitamin IV “therapy” is gaining traction and the footfall the centre is getting is increasing every month. “The number of people opting for IV vitamins has gone up by 30-40% over last year,” he says, adding, “We offer packages depending on what one wants. A screening is done by our in-house doctor and then a cocktail is decided.” Instead of popping multivitamin tablets, why do people opt for intravenous drips? “When vitamins are taken orally, the absorption rate is 20-50%. However, it is 90-100% when it is given intravenously,” the person says. It is sought by people in the metros, he adds.

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