Germany Flags Safety Risks in ‘Vitamin Drip’ Trend

Published Date: 19 May 2026

BfArM warns ‘vitamin drips’ can cause hypervitaminosis, electrolyte imbalance, allergic reactions up to anaphylaxis, fluid overload, and IV complications such as air embolism.

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