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Health Line
02-06-2025
- Health
- Health Line
What You Need to Know About IV Therapy for Weight Loss
IV therapy for weight loss involves administering vitamins, minerals, or medications directly into your vein. There are no official guidelines for its use in weight loss, and very limited research supports its use. Intravenous (IV) fluid administration involves administering fluids directly into your bloodstream. These fluids usually contain nutrients or medications. In IV therapy, a liquid solution hangs in a bag around head height. A thin IV tube is connected to it and leads down into a vein, usually in your hand or arm. This allows the solution to go directly into your bloodstream. Some people claim that IV therapy can help support weight loss. This may include the administration of certain micronutrients or medications. However, it's important to note that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hasn't approved any IV therapies for weight loss, and very limited research has examined or supports these claims. Keep reading to learn more about how vitamin and medication IV therapy can possibly help with weight loss. A note on IV therapy for weight management There are several claims that IV therapy can help manage weight loss, but very limited research supports them. Weight loss is a journey that may include a combination of several factors, including: staying in a calorie deficit eating a balanced diet being physically active getting enough high quality sleep managing stress managing health conditions, such as diabetes and obesity taking certain medications, such as GLP-1 medications If a doctor has recommended you lose weight but you're not sure how to get started, consider speaking with a healthcare professional, a certified personal trainer, or a registered dietitian. They can help you develop a safe, effective, and sustainable weight loss program to help you reach your goals. Learn more about safe and effective weight loss. Can vitamin IV therapy help with weight loss? Some people claim that vitamin IV therapy, sometimes called a ' Myer's cocktail,' may provide micronutrients that might possibly help manage weight, reduce stress, and boost energy and immunity. Some common vitamins and minerals that are part of IV therapies for weight loss include: B Complex vitamins: These vitamins help maintain metabolic function by metabolizing proteins, fats, and carbs and using them for energy. Vitamin C: Some research suggests that vitamin C supplementation may help reduce body mass index (BMI), but not body weight, fat mass, and cholesterol levels, among other markers. Zinc: A 2019 study found that zinc supplementation and a low calorie diet helped reduce body weight, BMI, and waist circumference. However, these effects may be largely attributed to being in a calorie deficit. Magnesium: A 2020 study found that magnesium supplementation helped reduce body weight and waist circumference in people with diabetes, obesity, and hypertension, but the results weren't significant. Despite these positive findings, it's important to note that these vitamins and minerals were administered orally, rather than intravenously. Can medication IV therapy support weight loss? Some weight loss medications are available to help manage obesity and overweight by managing blood sugar levels and reducing appetite. These are known as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1) agonists. Although they're becoming more popular, it's important to note that GLP-1 medications are only administered by subcutaneous injection or orally (by mouth). No GLP-1 medication is approved by the FDA to be administered intravenously. That said, some research and clinical trials have found that some IV medications may help support weight loss. PYY agonists Peptide YY (PYY) is a hormone secreted by your gut after eating and helps manage blood sugar levels and regulate appetite. Some research suggests that PYY agonists administered intravenously may help support weight loss by reducing food intake and increasing feelings of fullness. This is because people with obesity or overweight may have less PYY circulating in their system, increasing their appetite and leading to increased food intake. That said, more research is needed to understand the role of PYY in appetite regulation and weight management. Bimagrumab Bimagrumab is a type of monoclonal antibody. It works by blocking the activin type II receptor (ActRII), which is a pathway that plays a role in skeletal muscle mass and muscle growth. A 2021 study in 75 participants with diabetes and obesity examined the effects of administering bimagrumab once every 4 weeks intravenously compared to a placebo. After 48 weeks, the participants who received bimagrumab lost an average of 20.5% of total body fat mass compared to a slight increase of 0.5% in the placebo group. Similarly, a small 2017 study in 16 participants found that administering bimagrumab intravenously helped reduce fat mass by 7.9% after 10 weeks. Despite these positive findings, more research is needed to understand the role of bimagrumab IV therapy in weight loss. Some possible side effects of bimagrumab may include falls, muscle spasms, and diarrhea. When is IV therapy used? Micronutrient IV therapies should only be used in clinical settings under the supervision of a healthcare professional to treat underlying conditions and nutritional imbalances. These may be caused by: What are the side effects of weight loss drip? In some cases, intravenous fluid regulation may lead to some complications, including: hypervolemia (fluid overload) edema (fluid retention) hyponatremia (low blood sodium) hypernatremia (high sodium) hyperkalemia (high potassium) compartment syndrome metabolic acidosis Is IV therapy for weight loss covered by insurance? It's unlikely that IV therapy for weight loss will be covered by insurance. There are currently no FDA-approved IV therapies for weight loss, nor are there any official guidelines about this type of treatment. Consider speaking with a healthcare professional to see if you might qualify for other medical weight management treatments that could be covered by some insurance providers, such as GLP-1 medications. If you have an insurance provider, you can also connect with them before speaking with a doctor to see whether any weight loss medications are covered. If any options are available, you can bring these to a doctor to see if any might be suitable for you. What doctor can prescribe IV therapy for weight loss? It's unlikely that a healthcare professional will prescribe IV therapy for weight loss unless you have a serious health condition that causes malnutrition or requires frequent fluid monitoring. Although many private clinics, companies, and online websites advertise different kinds of IV therapies for weight loss, it's important to remember that no vitamin or medication IV therapies are approved by the FDA for weight loss. If you think you may need to lose weight, consider speaking with a general practitioner first. They can examine your physical and mental health and, if necessary, refer you to specialists who can develop a treatment plan, including: obesity specialist endocrinologist exercise personal trainer registered dietitian
News.com.au
22-05-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
‘I felt the bone was across my face': Gruesome details emerge as Dolphins duo overcome injuries to stun ladder leaders
They've relied on attacking brilliance to get them wins in the past, but Thursday's victory over the ladder-leading Bulldogs was one of the toughest of all time by the Dolphins with two players overcoming nasty injuries to get them over the line. Kurt Donoghoe's broken nose in the first half was the most graphic, but it emerged after the game that star centre Herbie Farnworth spent two nights in hospital and only landed in Sydney on Thursday afternoon. The Englishman noticed something was wrong early in the week when he had to cancel a massage, with Farnworth requiring two different types of intravenous drips to fix a leg infection. 'I got a bit of a bug in a cut and then sort of fell a bit crook,' he said, revealing he had just about given up the thought of playing on Wednesday night. 'I got home and I had a massage booked and I was a bit crook and had to cancel it. I knew I was crook if I had to cancel my massage and then made the call with the club to go to hospital and go on the IV and I didn't really take to the IVs too well. 'It was a different strain of what they thought I had, so it wasn't effective. 'And then they put me on the second one just as I was leaving the hospital, and they told me to go back in because the results came back and it wasn't effective. That was a bit of a nightmare. 'It kind of went a bit downhill from there, and I managed to get better this morning and then came out of hospital and flew out (of Brisbane) at midday (on Thursday).' While only his teammates knew about the hospital visit, the world could see what was wrong with Donoghoe after he was left reeling on the ground following a collision with Toby Sexton. The back-up hooker was forced to come off after nine minutes with reports he was ruled out of the contest with a broken nose, but the club's doctor worked his magic and Donoghoe was soon back on the sideline ready to come back on. Both he and Farnworth scored tries in the thumping win, with Donoghoe bleeding profusely and unable to breathe properly through his nose for the rest of the night. 'I just remember going hard for a tackle, I reeled out of it, I put my hand on my face and I couldn't feel my nose,' he said. 'I felt the bone was across my face. 'I've never broken my nose. I was a bit nervous. I didn't really know what was going to happen. The doc did a good job putting it back in. 'I didn't see (the big-screen TV). I didn't really want to look in the mirror when I came back in. 'He took his time because he was also trying to do the HIA test. I just told him to hurry up and put it back in because I didn't want to wait any longer. 'It went back in pretty well, but I heard a couple of cracks. It was pretty painful. 'When I walked to the sheds, I thought I was done for the night. When I sat back down, I realised people had gone through a lot worse and played through a lot worse. I thought it wasn't that big a deal. 'It kept bleeding the whole game, and I was breathing out of my mouth the whole time. It's pretty blocked now. It's still bleeding, but nothing is coming out of it.' Any thoughts of a modelling career have been put on hold, with Donoghoe hoping his nose straightens itself out considering his relationship status. 'Unfortunately not,' he replied when asked if he had a partner. 'I'll need to find one quickly.'
Times
22-05-2025
- Health
- Times
Too scared to spa? This Thai retreat will convert you
'Are you OK with needles? For the IV drip therapy.' Yes, that's fine. 'Are you OK with heights? For the ziplining.' Errr, pardon? 'And would you like a colonic?' Umm … After my pre-consultation for a wellness retreat at Layan Life at the Anantara Layan Phuket Resort, I had a slight knot in my stomach. I'd never done a wellness retreat before. Day spas in the UK, plenty. But here I'd signed up for a five-night programme that included body analysis, medical consultations and high-end treatments. As I reminded myself: We're not in the hot tub any more, Toto. Just 30 minutes along the coast from Phuket airport, this Anantara hotel has a mix of accommodation with views of the Andaman Sea, including 30 suites, 46 double pool villas and 15 sprawling pool residences designed for families, all a short golf-buggy ride from the central areas. Located within luxuriant forest, each of the rooms is very private, with modern Thai-style interiors, and lots of spoiling treats, from a giant comfy bed to a huge bath. When I wasn't getting well in the wellness centre, my villa was a beautiful and tranquil place to do absolutely nothing. The three-to-ten-day packages at its new enormous two-storey Layan Life wellness centre, which opened in late last year, combines future-proofing medical strategies and traditional Thai techniques. Each programme is personalised depending on what you want to achieve — you can learn Thai boxing or improve your mental strength with t'ai chi, or undertake a mindfulness and healthy eating regime. Once you're inside the centre, clad in light wood and warm neutrals and overseen by the most helpful staff, you can, as I soon learnt, choose your own adventure. Having never done one before, I wanted to start with the basics — a postural analysis and a 3D body scan. A few minutes after posing in front of the camera, I could see my entire body on the screen, alongside a helpful breakdown of my muscle and fat distribution and highlights of the weaknesses in my body. The scan almost immediately showed up a sore shoulder, which had been bothering me for weeks. Straight after, I was sent to talk to Pat, the physio, who gave me an intense massage followed by a one-on-one personal training session to create an exercise regime to strengthen it. It was the fastest diagnosis and treatment I could have asked for. After a consultation with the doctor, to check my general health, it was time for the IV drip therapy. I was hooked up to the bag full of vitamins and amino acids to help with brain function and chilled out in a comfortable chair overlooking the lush green jungle. I peacefully read the first half of The Old Man and the Sea, chuckling as I imagined what Hemingway would have thought of all this. If he was game, I concluded, he'd have signed up for the hangover drip (their most popular choice). I definitely felt invigorated afterwards. The most exhilarating experience was the cryotherapy chamber. Having never looked sexier, in football shorts, a mesh bra and fluffy earmuffs, I stepped into the chamber for three minutes at -110C and stepped out, shaking and with blood rushing through my body. Top athletes tend to have this treatment to calm inflammation. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to feel alive. Ziplining was equally life-affirming. Cruising through the trees across the resort was oddly peaceful, rather than daunting — 20 minutes of birdlike bliss as I soared above trees in a harness, enjoying the forests and seascapes around. Gut health was a prominent theme through the week. The doctors and practitioners talked me through the benefits of eating pre- and pro-biotics for my body. It also cropped up during my visage analysis on how to improve my skin and during my colonic. In the Beach House restaurant there is a specially created gut-healthy menu by the chef Filippo Tawil (who previously worked at Clinic La Prairie) that included fresh, nutritious food that ranged from antioxidant juices to surprisingly healthy lamb koftas. All dishes are free from gluten, dairy and processed sugars and full of high-quality macronutrients. Like everything here, you are given options — and can either choose the super-healthy meals, or indulge in the varied cuisine. The traditional Thai treatments in my programme came in the form of a rajasamnak massage, an extremely light-touch meditative experience. My imagination ran wild for an hour, with trippy dreams and vivid visions. After my first session of chakra rebalancing, something within me was definitely unlocked. I'm still not entirely sure what happened during this deeply relaxing treatment, but the calming after-effects lingered for days. Of the resort's six restaurants, Dara Cuisine is the crown jewel. Here, I was treated to a feast of modern Thai dishes, including flavourful curries, and fragrant and fresh fish and spicy veg dishes —followed by an hour of stargazing on the rooftop after dessert. Admiring the cosmos, especially seeing Jupiter up close, was as life-affirming as the spa treatments. Seeing thousands of stars stretching out into inky infinity really does put daily worries into perspective. I was anxious about admitting to unhealthy lifestyle traits but the staff couldn't have been more generous or more kind — there was no judgment. The focus was looking forward, not backwards, and the changes I could make at home towards a life of self-improvement. I left feeling refreshed and relaxed, with a list filled with advice to take forward. Although the resort sprawls along the coast, there's room for every guest to be as social or as private as they like. In the evening the rooftop bar has good music and excellent cocktails over which to meet other guests or simply to chill out and watch the sunset. The size of the resort means there are both places to gather — and hide — including a 24-hour gym, studios for daily yoga and Pilates classes, hydrotherapy pools and, of course, the beach. The resort is set on the most beautiful bay, so I spent a large part of my time bobbing around in the sea. A few weeks on and I'm still dreaming about my trip. I think about gut health when I do the weekly shop, mull over the trippy dreams and what they might signify, and am still doing the exercises Pat taught me. Consider me a convert. Details Doubles in a Deluxe Pool Villa cost from £499, b&b. A three-night retreat, with ten personalised treatments, group classes and workshops, costs an additional £966,
