Myers' cocktail explained
Myers' cocktail is an intravenous (IV) vitamin therapy. It lacks much 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]
The name is attributed to Baltimore physician John A. Myers. Prior to his death in 1984, Myers allegedly had administered vitamin infusions to patients.[3] Despite claims to the contrary, the original formula is unknown; the current "Myers' cocktail" recipe was published by a physician, Alan Gaby, who took on many of Myers' patients after he died.[4]
Naturopaths and other practitioners of pseudoscientific medicine in the United States and Canada often administer the IV drip in clinics and health spas.[5] [6] [7]
In 2018, the US Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint against a peddler of Myers' cocktails and other IV treatments for making false health claims.[8]
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Notes and References
- News: IV Drips Touted as Hangover Relief. Ellin. Abby. 2014-12-24. The New York Times. 2020-01-14. en-US. 0362-4331.
- Web site: Index of Questionable Treatments . 2013-01-24 . Barrett . S . Stephen Barrett . . 2011-03-24 .
- Web site: A closer look at vitamin injections. sciencebasedmedicine.org. 24 May 2013. en-US. 2020-01-14.
- Web site: A closer look at vitamin injections. sciencebasedmedicine.org. 24 May 2013. en-US. 2020-01-14.
- Web site: Gorski . David . The FTC cracks down on iV Bars for false advertising claims about its "intravenous micronutrient therapy". Science-based Medicine . 20 May 2022 . 24 September 2018.
- News: Run-down execs and celebs embrace the vitamin drip. Verner. Amy. 12 July 2010. Globe and Mail. 10 July 2016.
- News: Hooking up to an IV drip is the latest health fad, but critics say there is little proof it works. Kirkey. Sharon. 21 July 2015. National Post. 10 July 2016.
- News: FTC Brings First-ever Action Targeting "iV Cocktail" Therapy Marketer . 20 May 2022 . Federal Trade Commission . 20 September 2018 . en.
