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In health and wellness circles vitamin IV drips are surging in popularity. There are claims they can boost immunity and slow down aging, but health experts say there's little evidence to back that up.

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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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