Episode #49: IV Nutrient Therapy

Episode #49: IV Nutrient Therapy

From Influenced to Death by Hannah Wright & Victoria LaFont

January 9, 2026 · 1h 15m

About this episode

The episode explores the research and implications of IV nutrient therapy, discussing its history, benefits, and potential risks.

We’re back from our December break with a hot-topic episode: a deep look into the research on IV nutrient therapy and whether you should partake in the currently hot trend. Guest host Amanda Jones and Victoria discuss: * The history of IV therapy, including its start in conventional medicine and the connection to orthomolecular medicine * The role of Linus Pauling and Dr. John Myers (more on him here ) in promoting the popularity of ingesting large doses of nutrients and the Myers’ IV Cocktail * The IV torch was passed to Dr. Alan Gaby (author of Nutritional Medicine), who continued the tradition and research of IV nutrient therapy * Who might benefit most from IV therapy, and possible concerns when nutrients are used as drugs * Amanda’s experience with IV magnesium therapy during labor when she had pre-eclampsia * How IV nutrients made their way into spa/aesthetic/influencer culture, and the way these nutrients are spoken about in a way that sounds “medical-y” but won’t attract the ire of the FDA * Are IV spas safe? Amanda and Victoria discuss possible risks * Some concerns include a lack of randomized research, the possibility of the placebo effect, contaminants such as heavy…

People in this episode

Host: Victoria LaFont

Guest: Amanda Jones

Topics covered

  • IV nutrient therapy
  • health trends
  • medical history
  • nutrient safety
  • influencer culture
  • research analysis

Keywords

  • IV therapy
  • nutrients
  • health risks
  • placebo effect
  • spa culture
  • medical research

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Myers’ IV Cocktail, Nutritional Medicine

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