“I’m going to NAD for the rest of my life, and I’m never going to age.” —Hailey Bieber
If you’ve been keeping up with (ha) The Kardashians on Hulu, you’ll recognize this quote from an episode in which Hailey and Kendall Jenner get NAD+ IV drips.
Ofc, we were curious—not just about NAD+, but intravenous (IV) drip therapy in general, a wellness practice that’s becoming increasingly popular. These treatments use an IV to administer things like electrolytes, minerals, and vitamins according to the results you want.
However, these treatments tend to be expensive. Costs range from $150 for a basic hydration drip to $900+ for NAD+, with most others falling somewhere in between.
So, are they worth the price? Do they actually do anything?
To find out, a couple members of our team headed over to Dripology, an LA-based medspa offering a variety of IV drip treatments, and tried it for themselves.
But first, the big question: Why would anyone choose an IV over treatments that don’t require getting poked?
We mean, getting stuck with a needle isn’t exactly most people’s idea of a good time.
Basically, electrolytes, minerals, and vitamins absorb into the body much more efficiently when delivered intravenously instead of orally. That’s because an IV allows them to bypass the digestive system and go straight into the bloodstream.
IV drips typically come with a mix of nutrients tailored for different issues, starting with a saline base to replace fluids and electrolytes. In place of saline, Dripology uses something called lactated ringer’s fluid—a mixture of sodium chloride, sodium lactate, potassium chloride, and calcium chloride in water—because it is closer to human blood.
(Ofc, always consult your physician before starting any new supplementation routine.)
Now, let’s dig into some of the most popular reasons people seek IV drip therapy and the purported benefits of the different types.
Did you wake up with a dreaded tickle in your throat? An immunity drip may be able to help by quickly delivering large amounts of immune-supporting ingredients.
Immunity drips, including the one at Dripology, may include:
Growing up is realizing that, yes, hangovers actually do get worse as you get older. Many places offering IV drip therapy have an option specifically designed to help relieve hangover symptoms quickly.
Hangover drips may include:
- Vitamin C – Helps reduce oxidative stress caused by alcohol and supports liver detoxification.
- Vitamin B complex – Helps replenish lost nutrients, and supports energy metabolism.
- Magnesium Chloride – May reduce headaches.
- Vitamin B1 – Helps combat the fatigue caused by alcohol’s impact on the nervous system and prevent thiamine deficiency.
- Zofran, Pepcid, and Toradol – Sometimes included to help with nausea, stomachache, and pain, respectively.
This feels straight out of our wellness predictions for 2025. NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is one of the lifespan biohacks we think is going to be huge this year. Because NAD+ isn’t shelf-stable, IV is thought to be the most effective form of delivery.
NAD+ drips (not surprisingly) include:
- NAD+ – Plays a significant role in the body’s aging process, helping to support cellular repair, improve energy production, and enhance cognitive function.
This is the IV drip our marketing manager, Lindsay, tried at Dripology. “OMG, I now understand the hype!” she says. “Not only does NAD+ have so many longevity and overall wellness benefits, but I felt totally supercharged the rest of the day after getting the drip. I will definitely be getting these at least once a month as a wellness and self-care treat to myself.”
Many places offer IV drips that are said to help rejuvenate the look of skin, hair, and nails, as well as boost hydration.
Beauty IV drips may include:
In our experience, if you’re able to afford IV drip therapies, they tend to be worth the money (especially for hangovers).
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