NYT
I Need an IV Drip to Recover From My IV Drip
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Wellness clinics offering intravenous vitamin treatments have expanded across the United States, with facilities advertising IV infusions containing various vitamin and mineral combinations. The treatments, which typically cost between $100 and $300 per session, are marketed for purposes including energy boost, immune support, and recovery from illness or hangovers. Medical organizations including the American Medical Association have stated there is limited clinical evidence that IV vitamin administration provides benefits beyond oral supplementation for people with adequate nutrition. The FDA does not regulate IV vitamin products as strictly as pharmaceutical medications, and adverse events associated with IV treatments are not systematically tracked at the federal level.
