IV Drip Parties: Do Longevity IV Drips Actually Work?
By Frank Sinclair, Fit with Frank
A client mentioned her friend was hosting a "drip party" the other week. I asked what one was. She had no idea. I had no idea. So naturally, Katie and I took it to the podcast. 🎙️
Here's what we discovered...
What is an IV drip party?
Think Ann Summers party. Now swap the toys for an IV drip.
You get a group of mates together, everyone pays, everyone gets hooked up to a bag of vitamins, and the host probably gets theirs free. In my head it looked like a hospital ward with canapés. I haven't witnessed one in real life, but I hope I'm close to the truth lol.
What's in a longevity IV drip?
A "longevity drip" is a bag of vitamins, minerals, amino acids or things like NAD+ and glutathione, delivered straight into your vein.
It's sold on energy, recovery, immunity and anti-ageing, but here's the catch: there's no standard recipe. Every clinic mixes its own cocktail, meaning, you could be injecting anything straight into your bloodstream.
Are IV drip parties safe?
Honestly? I've got no idea, and neither of us are the right people to tell you (sorry!). From my quick google scroll I found loads of companies out there, and I couldn't tell you who's legit and who's David the Drip down the road, so if you're even thinking about tring it, PLEASE do your homework on who's doing it and what they're qualified to do. Same as choosing a trainer, really. Some are brilliant, some... aren't. (no comments please lol)
Do longevity IV drips work?
Right now, there is very limited evidence that these IV drips help slow ageing or help you live longer.
Getting nutrients through food is far more effective and drips, on current evidence, are best kept in hospitals for people who genuinely need them.
How much does an IV drip cost, and how long does it take?
An IV drip takes around 30 to 60 minutes, with prices in Surrey around £129 - £200 per session (..gulp!), and with that I can recommend quite a few much cheaper and far more time effective methods to help keep you ageing gracefully:
Go for a walk in nature 🌳 (FREE!)
Lift some weights with me
Hit Lidl and load up your trolley with fruit and veg
Meet your mates for a laugh, no needles required
My clients are busy. Time is precious. Spending it sat on the sofa, scrolling Instagram with a bag of vitamin C hanging off you? Way down the list.
Final verdict
Right now, neither myself nor KBC would recommend it as a 'longevity' tool, however we're open-minded, and if new research lands, we'll happily eat our words and join your for a drip party in the future. Just remember: what happens at the party... stays at the party. 😂
Want to hear the full chat? Listen to this episode of Voice of Fitness Reason, wherever you get your podcasts.
Want to feel stronger, fitter and younger the proven way? Come and Try My Fit Club free for 7 days. No drips required. 💪
See you there!
FRANK
your Personal Trainer / Drippiest Dripper In Dripsville
