00:02In the heart of the Gold Coast, an increasingly popular service.
00:06I am a repeat customer so I definitely feel the differences and how it makes me feel.
00:11Bec Walter has been getting vitamin IV drips for about 10 years after struggling with malabsorption issues.
00:18She books in whenever she's recovering from an illness, needs hydration or is feeling a bit flat.
00:23Instead of getting a facial or something I feel like looking after my health from the inside out.
00:27IV infusions have been around for decades but have surged in popularity in Australia in recent years.
00:34I think it reflects a broader shift towards more preventative health or regenerative medicines.
00:44Advocates say IV drips are a popular quick fix for hangovers and can also promote clearer thinking, boosted immunity and
00:51anti-aging.
00:52But health experts say there's very little evidence for this.
00:55There is no randomized clinical trial that is showing that these IV infusions are in any way improving health or
01:09slowing down aging.
01:10You'd be just as well off drinking a glass of water and getting your fluids up that way.
01:15Clients say it's okay to be skeptical.
01:17I think you should be asking questions especially around healthcare or anything to do with wellness.
01:23Thanks for taking us.
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