The Truth About Drip Bars, Peptide Cycling, and Estrogen Detox

IV therapy and drip bars have exploded recently, and I get asked about them constantly, so I sat down for a conversation about what these treatments actually do, and don't do, for your hormones and your health.

What IV Therapy Actually Accomplishes

Electrolyte infusions can genuinely help with hydration and can be useful in the right circumstances, but a lot of the marketing around them oversells what they do. IV infusions are not a shortcut for hormone detoxification. Your liver and kidneys already do that work every day, and supporting those natural pathways matters more than chasing a drip.

Red Flags at a Drip Bar

Not every IV bar is equipped or staffed the way it should be, and I think it's worth being cautious about how often you're getting infusions and what's actually in them. NAD+ in particular can come with real side effects, and more frequent isn't automatically better.

Supporting Detox the Foundational Way

Rather than restrictive detox programs or frequent IV sessions, I focus on supporting your liver, your gut, and your kidneys through the basics. That means real nutrition, adequate hydration, and things like magnesium, which plays a meaningful role in reducing inflammation.

Peptides, Done Thoughtfully

Peptides, whether injectable or liposomal, can be a useful tool, but they work best with an actual cycling protocol rather than continuous use. If your hormone replacement therapy isn't working the way you expected, peptides are sometimes part of troubleshooting that, but they're not a replacement for getting the foundational hormone piece right first.

You can hear the full conversation on The Menopause Midwife podcast on YouTube. If you're curious whether IV therapy or peptides make sense for you specifically, that's exactly the kind of question I like to work through with patients directly.

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