For example, vitamin B6 has a maximum legal daily dose of 21 milligrams. The Get A Drip multivitamin infusion contains 50 milligrams. “This is above the legal amount,” says the Nutrition Center, which we also asked to consider the company’s offer. “High doses of vitamin B6 can lead to nerve damage. Symptoms are mainly numbness, tingling or pain in the hands and feet.”
Not for daily use
Get A Drip Nederland denies that the intravenous injections they provide can cause nerve damage. “When taken on a daily basis on a long-term basis, nerve damage can occur. The injections are not for daily use. We use a maximum of once a month for many products.”
There is also an infusion containing 25 grams of vitamin C. Vitamin C does not have a legal maximum per day, but there is a recommended daily amount of 75 milligrams. 25 grams or 333 times the recommended daily amount. “That’s a lot of money,” says the Nutrition Center. “Although there is no upper limit, intake of more than 2 grams per day can lead to increased excretion of oxalic acid in the urine. In summary, it appears that many of these products contain doses that are very high which can lead to adverse effects with some vitamins. .”
High excretion of oxalic acid is one of the risk factors for developing kidney stones. According to the company, research Vitamin C injections should not lead to kidney stones. “To avoid any risk, patients with kidney complaints included in our protocol are not given high doses of vitamin C.”
Infusion work reserved
Entering a vein is called a reserved procedure. “This means that this must be done by or on behalf of a physician,” the Health Care Inspectorate says. “This doctor is responsible for diagnosis and treatment. We are also curious to know how well visitors are informed before treatment and if there is also a post-treatment care process.”
Get A Drip says it corresponds. “With us, the physician always monitors the client’s medical questionnaires and medical observations. At the physician’s request, the infusion will then be performed by BIG-registered nurses who are qualified to give the injections, or the physician will do it themselves.”
The company says that customers are satisfied and feel better. This way people sleep better and have more energy. Clients also take nutritional supplements for prevention or want to boost their immune system.
Vitamins through food are better
The question remains whether these injections are beneficial. According to Marian de van der Schweren, professor of nutrition and member of the Dutch Association of Dietitians, you get enough vitamins and minerals if you eat well and varied. “Of course it may be necessary for individuals to use nutritional supplements, for example during (severe) illness. But we always recommend that this be done under the supervision of a dietician or physician, and based on intake, need and lab results.”
She says it’s generally best to take vitamins and minerals through food. “They seem to work better than a pill or infusion. It’s probably because food also contains many other nutrients, which enhance the effect. Water-soluble vitamins, such as vitamin C, are thrown off again when the doses are too high.” Fat-soluble vitamins accumulate and can be toxic.”
