Myers' cocktail

Myers' cocktail is an intravenous (IV) vitamin therapy that lacks sufficient scientific evidence to support its use as a medical treatment.[1] The term, Myers' cocktail, is included in Quackwatch's index of questionable treatments.[2]

Medical experts warn that intravenous vitamins, such as the Myers' cocktail, do not have any benefits and should be considered modern-day snake oil.[3][4] Injecting vitamins into the bloodstream is potentially harmful due to risk of infection and possible allergic reaction.[5]

The name is attributed to Baltimore physician John A. Myers. Prior to passing away in 1984, Myers allegedly administered vitamin infusions to patients.[6] Despite claims to the contrary, the original formula is unknown.

Naturopathic doctors in the United States and Canada often administer the IV drip in clinics and health spas.[7][8] Health critics advise healthy individuals to avoid unnecessary IV therapies due to unfounded health claims and risks associated with bypassing the GI tract.[9]

References
  1. Ellin, Abby (2014-12-24). "IV Drips Touted as Hangover Relief". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-01-14.
  2. Barrett, S (2011-03-24). "Index of Questionable Treatments". Quackwatch. Retrieved 2013-01-24.
  3. Payne, Elizabeth (1 August 2015). "Popular intravenous therapy raises eyebrows". Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
  4. Gavura, Scott (24 May 2013). "A closer look at vitamin injections". Science-Based Medicine. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
  5. "Are Vitamin Infusions the Next Juice Cleanse?". Shape. Retrieved 2020-01-14.
  6. "A closer look at vitamin injections". sciencebasedmedicine.org. Retrieved 2020-01-14.
  7. Verner, Amy (12 July 2010). "Run-down execs and celebs embrace the vitamin drip". Globe and Mail. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
  8. Kirkey, Sharon (21 July 2015). "Hooking up to an IV drip is the latest health fad, but critics say there is little proof it works". National Post. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
  9. www.digitaltrends.com https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/nutrient-iv-therapy-science-test/. Retrieved 2020-01-14. Missing or empty |title= (help)


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