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Brittany Mahomes, wife of Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes, shared a photo of herself receiving an IV drip ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade, after a few days of celebrating. IV therapy has become popular for aiding in recovery from illness, jet lag, and hangovers, but experts caution that there are no true "cures" for a hangover other than time and hydration.
In New Orleans, boutique wellness and mobile clinics are offering intravenous therapy as a popular hangover cure during Mardi Gras season, with IV vitamin therapy becoming increasingly common. While there is limited medical evidence for its effectiveness, IV therapy addresses dehydration caused by alcohol consumption and claims to provide relief from hangover symptoms. However, health professionals caution against excessive reliance on IV therapy and emphasize the importance of responsible alcohol consumption during the festive season.
Claims are circulating on social media that consuming electrolytes through sports drinks, powdered mixes, or IV drips can help alleviate hangover symptoms. Experts explain that alcohol can cause dehydration and electrolyte imbalances, leading to symptoms like headaches and fatigue. Replenishing electrolytes, particularly sodium and potassium, can help mitigate the effects of hangovers. While more research is needed to determine the effectiveness of electrolytes in shortening hangover duration, experts suggest that electrolyte replacement drinks can provide fluid and carbs to address hangover symptoms. However, the effectiveness of electrolytes may also be partly due to a placebo effect, boosting fluid intake to alleviate dehydration symptoms. Other tips to minimize hangover symptoms include staying well-hydrated before drinking alcohol, drinking water alongside alcoholic beverages, and being patient as symptoms typically resolve within 24 hours.
SecondWind IV, a new business in Hays, Kansas, offers IV therapy for a variety of ailments, including dehydration, hangovers, migraines, and muscle recovery for athletes. The business is owned by Nikki Cherryholmes, a family nurse practitioner who mixes her own treatments. The IVs cost $75 to $150, take 30 to 45 minutes, and are recommended by Cherryholmes as a quicker and more affordable alternative to emergency room visits for those who just need fluids. Cherryholmes also offers injections with some of the same ingredients for $30.