Business ProfileforVita Drip & Beauty Bar

BBB sent correspondence to Vita Drip & Beauty Bar on September 20, September 27, and October 6, 2022, requesting more information regarding the claims/statements, and any supporting evidence to support the claims and statements referenced on the website https://vitadripbeautybar.com/.

BBB also advised that similar claims appear on social media sites and would need to be modified as well if data from clinical trials cannot be provided to substantiate any medical and/or structure function claims. To date, BBB has not received a response.

BBB’s Code of Advertising #28.  Objective Superlative Claims
Claims that relate to tangible qualities and performance values of a product or service can be used when the advertiser has substantiation. An example of a claim requiring substantiation would be "#1 car sales in the city." 
The following appears in the footer of each page and requires substantiation:
“THE NUMBER 1 DRIP BAR IN ROCHESTER!”

BBB’s Code of Advertising #22.  Asterisks
Asterisks can be used to provide additional information about the product or service. However, they should not be used to contradict or change the meaning of the original claim.
The following disclaimer appears on all pages for vitamin drips and booster shots. This disclaimer contradicts the benefits cited in the description of each of the vitamin drips and booster shots. All medical and structure/function claims should be removed.
“Our formulations are dietary supplements and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
Only nurses or nurse practitioners will start your IV under the supervision of a Physician Medical Director.
Not for medical purposes.”

BBB’s Code of Advertising #34. Claimed Results
Claims relating to performance, energy savings, safety, efficacy or results for a product or service should be based on recent and competent testing or other objective data. 
Medicinal, therapeutic, and/or structure functions claims cannot be made, unless they can be supported by competent and reliable scientific evidence.
The following claims require substantiation by providing competent and reliable scientific evidence. Some of the claims would imply that the products are a drug and would require FDA approval.

https://vitadripbeautybar.com/
“Through IV Therapy you can find drips to help alleviate the symptoms of a variety of ailments that include:
• Migraines
• Fatigue
• Dehydration
• Immunity Boost
• Weight Loss
• Activity & Recovery
• Anti-Aging
• Hangover Recovery”
“Why Use IV Vitamin Drips?
Unlike oral medication, IV Drips deliver vitamins and minerals directly into the bloodstream for fast absorption and more noticeable effects.”
“Also, as people age, the ability to absorb nutrients decreases due to a gradual decrease in the secretion of gastric acid, and in turn, pancreatic enzymes are needed to break down food or supplements so that intestinal absorption can occur. IV micronutrient therapy is safe and relatively absent of adverse reactions since the infused substances are naturally occurring – and are essential nutrients required for the human body.”
https://vitadripbeautybar.com/about-us/
“Who Can Benefit From IV Therapy
People experiencing chronic fatigue, chronic viral infections, fibromyalgia, depression, anxiety, withdrawal symptoms, headaches, migraines, digestive conditions, people wanting a body to cleanse and detoxify, needing help with weight loss, or anyone living a stressful lifestyle. By increasing intracellular levels of nutrients, you may recharge your body systems in a way that oral supplementation cannot achieve. “
The following appears on the home page as well:
“Why Use IV Drips?
Unlike oral medication, IV Drips deliver vitamins and minerals directly into the bloodstream for fast absorption and more noticeable effects.
Absorption and transport of nutrients by mouth takes energy.  Also, as people age, the ability to absorb nutrients decreases due to a gradual decrease in the secretion of gastric acid, and in turn, pancreatic enzymes are needed to break down food or supplements so that intestinal absorption can occur. IV micronutrient therapy is safe and relatively absent of adverse reactions since the infused substances are naturally occurring – and are essential nutrients required for the human body.”
https://vitadripbeautybar.com/iv-vitamin-drips/
“Get Up & Go Drip
Great for athletes! Specifically formulated for natural energy and focus, it's a sports drink without the added sugars!”
“Immune Support 
Great for when you're sick! This drip naturally fights off colds, flu, and even dehydration. Give your immune system a boost!”
“Quench Drip
Great for hydration and combating fatigue! This drip restores your body’s natural balance better than any sport drink or water alone.”
“Recovery & Performance
Great for active athletes! Decrease your recovery time & enhance your performance with this major energy boost!”
“Morning After Cure Reboot
Great for erasing a hangover! Erase the signs of a hangover and get ready to conquer the day with this blend of vitamins and antioxidants.”
“Inner Beauty Drip
Great for brightening your skin! Brightens your skin, supports collagen production and helps strengthen hair and nails.”
“Glutathione IV Push
Great for supporting your immune system! A powerful antioxidant that helps to support the immune system. It leaves you feeling and looking refreshed.”
“Classic Myers Drip
Great for boosting your immune system! A classic containing IV fluids, along with vitamins and minerals to combat fatigue and support energy levels.”
https://vitadripbeautybar.com/get-up-and-go-drip/ 
• “Vitamin B complex – supplementation of B vitamins has been shown to improve feelings of stress, mental health, vigor, and cognitive performance.”
“Benefits of These Ingredients
• IV Fluid – one of the most common reasons for fatigue and exhaustion is actually dehydration. Since the majority of Americans do not consume enough fluid for optimal performance and health, it’s not surprising that they may suffer from lapses in memory, poor concentration, and lethargy. IV fluids are formulated to go directly into and stay in the bloodstream giving you the instant benefits you need along with the following intravenous vitamins.
• Vitamin B complex – supplementation of B vitamins has been shown to improve feelings of stress, mental health, vigor, and cognitive performance. These b vitamins are essential in helping your body break down and convert food into the energy it needs to function and thrive. Deficiency can manifest in many ways so be sure to look out for fatigue, irritability, poor concentration, anxiety, and depression.
• Amino Blend Complex – Glutamine, Arginine, Orthinine, Lysine, Citrulline, and Carnitine make up an Amino Blend Complex. Proteins are made up of amino acids. Nonessential amino acids are created in the body, and conditional amino acids are only required during times of stress or illness. Glutamine, Arginine, Ornithine, Lysine, Citrulline, and Carnitine are all in the Amino Blend Compound. These amino acids help the heart and blood flow. Arginine is a precursor to nitric oxide, which dilates blood vessels and boosts circulation. Citrulline also boosts nitric oxide production. L-Ornithine is an amino acid that aids in the body’s urea cycle. Carnitine transports long-chain fatty acids into mitochondria for energy production. Glutamine powers the intestines and immunological cells. A precursor of carnitine, lysine is a vital amino acid.”
 “Do IVs Increase Energy?
• IV therapy helps recharge your cells and improve mental clarity by supplying the body with fluids, vitamins and other nutrients involved in energy production.
When your body’s energy levels get a boost, everything else falls into place. You are better able to:
• Lose unwanted weight
• Sleep soundly
• Enjoy glowing, healthy skin
• Enhance your productivity at home or school
• Manage stress better and cope with whatever life throws at you
• Experience greater happiness and well-being
• Find the motivation needed for everyday tasks
• Boost your immune system and have fewer colds each year”
“How IV Therapy Increases Energy Levels
The Get Up and Go IV Drip enhances energy and focus levels by infusing the body with a specially formulated combination of electrolytes, fluids, vitamins, and antioxidants to combat feelings of low energy and fatigue.
• We pack our energy IV drip with B vitamins. These vitamins play a significant role in aiding the body’s energy production. B vitamins help convert dietary energy into ATP, or adenosine triphosphate, which is the form of energy that the body uses.”
https://vitadripbeautybar.com/immune-support-drip/
“Immune Support Drip
Great for when you are sick!
• Support your immune system with this cocktail filled with Vitamin C and Zinc. Using these ingredients together will rehydrate you in minutes! Don’t let your immune system falter with this IV Therapy vitamin and mineral infusion. This cocktail naturally fights the common colds, flu, and even dehydration.”
https://vitadripbeautybar.com/quench-drip/
“QUENCH DRIP
Great for hydration and combating fatigue!
• Our active ingredients are delivered in a saline solution that restores your body’s natural balance better than any sport drink or water alone.  Among other issues, dehydration causes fatigue, headaches, illness, concentration lapses, and decreased skin health. “
https://vitadripbeautybar.com/morning-after-cure-reboot-drip/
“MORNING AFTER CURE REBOOT DRIP
Great for erasing a hangover!
• Erase the signs of a hangover and get ready to conquer the day with this detoxifying and energizing blend of vitamins and antioxidants.”
https://vitadripbeautybar.com/inner-beauty-drip/
“INNER BEAUTY DRIP
Great for brightening your skin!
• Inner Beauty Cocktail 100% absorption guaranteed.  This blend of Vitamin C, Biotin, and Glutathione will help brighten your skin, support collagen production and help strengthen hair and nails.  Inner Beauty Cocktail helps your body reach its full potential from within. This Cocktail can brighten your skin, boost collagen production, and even strengthen your hair and nails. Our customers swear by this formula of ultimate beauty ingredients.”
https://vitadripbeautybar.com/glutathione-iv-push/ 
“GLUTATHIONE IV PUSH
Great supporting your immune system!
• For centuries, people have been searching for the fountain of youth, the one thing that will keep them young and glowing forever. But all they really needed to do was look inside their bodies. Glutathione, often called the Master Molecule or Master Antioxidant, is a powerful antioxidant our bodies produce in droves—and it’s packed full of everything we need for that youthful look and feel.
• This amazing detoxifier helps to support the immune system. When your body is happy on the inside, it shows on the outside. When your body is able to rid itself of toxins on a cellular level, it can then begin to transform from the inside out. This antioxidant leaves you feeling and looking refreshed. “
https://vitadripbeautybar.com/classic-myers-drip/
“CLASSIC MYERS DRIP
Great stimulating your immune system!
• This classic cocktail was developed by Dr. Myers over 50 years ago. IV fluids, along with vitamins and minerals will combat fatigue and support energy levels.  The Myers Cocktail is known for fighting symptoms from fibromyalgia, asthma, allergies, sinus infection, immune support, chronic fatigue syndrome, mold toxicity, menstrual cramps, Lymes Disease, performance enhancement, and jet lag.  You can have this drip 1-2 weekly.”
https://vitadripbeautybar.com/booster-shots/
Lipo-Mino Booster
Great alongside our weight loss program! Helps the body turn fat into energy, reduce appetite, build muscle and promote a healthy immune system.
Tri-Immune Booster
Great support for your immune system! A triple defense formula of antioxidants and an essential mineral that supports the body’s immune response.
B-12 Booster
Great for a boost of energy! Vitamin B-12 aids your body in regulating sleep, mood, appetite cycles, and provides a long-lasting energy boost.
Biotin Booster
Great for fine, fragile, or thinning hair! These injections assist in the metabolism of fatty acids, carbohydrates, and protein - benefiting hair and nails.
https://vitadripbeautybar.com/lipo-mino-booster/
Lipo-Mino Booster Shot
Great alongside our weightloss program!
• Our Lipo Mino injections include a special lipotropic fat-burning combination of powerful antioxidants including methionine, inositol, choline, carnitine, and B-12. Together these ingredients help the body turn fat into energy, reduce appetite, build muscle and promote a healthy immune system. One weekly injection along with a healthy diet and daily exercise can help to synergize your weight loss efforts and achieve your self-care goals. You will find ample benefits from Lipo Mino injections and energy injections. We provide consultation and weekly monitoring for our 8-week program.
https://vitadripbeautybar.com/tri-immune-booster/
Tri-Immune Booster Shot
Great support for your immune system!
• Tri-Immune Boost is a triple defense immunity formula that consists of potent antioxidants and an essential mineral that assists in supporting the body’s immune response. Tri-Immune Boost is a power-packed immunity blend of Glutathione, Ascorbic Acid, and Zinc. In these unprecedented times, give yourself a boost of protection and live your life beyond boundaries.
https://vitadripbeautybar.com/b-12-booster/ 
B-12 Booster Shot
Great for a boost of energy!
• Give your body a natural energy boost with a Vitamin B-12 injection and end your reliance on stimulants like coffee and energy drinks. Whether you are looking to enhance your athletic performance, supplement your diet or manage your B-12 deficiency, this vitamin injection can help.  Vitamin B-12 can aid your body in regulating your sleep, mood, and appetite cycles and give you a boost of energy that lasts. Delivered intramuscularly the Vitamin B-12 injection bypasses the digestive system for immediate effects that leave you feeling re-energized. 
https://vitadripbeautybar.com/biotin-booster/
Biotin Booster Shot
Great for fine, fragile, or thinning hair!
Biotin is a type of B complex vitamin that occurs naturally in a variety of foods. Biotin injections are used for the improvement of fine, fragile, or thinning hair. Although biotin occurs naturally in various foods, people suffering from a deficiency usually have a genetic issue that prevents them from fully absorbing this nutrient. 
Since the body does not absorb biotin when it is applied to the skin, many individuals prefer biotin injections. These injections assist in the metabolism of fatty acids, carbohydrates, and protein. Its major benefit is strengthening hair and nails. Biotin plays a major role in the natural hair manufacturing process—it is essential to not only grow new hair, but it’s also crucial in improving the overall health of your hair, also.
How does it work? Not only does Biotin for hair growth promote healthy hair, but it also prevents hair dryness. This nutrient has been shown to increase the elasticity of hair, thereby preventing, and minimizing breakage. Not only can you have renewed hair growth, but you can also have healthier hair. Your new hair growth can be shiny, thick, and beautiful, replacing hair that is dry and damaged.
When injected, biotin reacts with cell enzymes and plays a vital part in producing amino acids—the building blocks of protein. This is crucial because hair itself consists of keratin, which is a form of protein. Unlike shampoos and other products that are designed to be applied directly to hair, biotin injections work from inside your body. Supplements replace the vitamin you are lacking, so hair growth can be restored.
https://vitadripbeautybar.com/faq/
Who Is IV Hydration For? 
Almost anyone. We do not treat minors below the age of 18 or patients with certain medical conditions. IVs are safe for pregnant and breastfeeding patients. If pregnant, we prefer to be in contact with your obstetrician or midwife regarding your care.
IV Hydration Therapy is best suited for those suffering from the accumulative effects of dehydration, such as:
• Hangover
• Cold & Flu
• Jet Lag
• Extreme Athletics
• Overexertion in the heat
• Migraines
How Does IV Hydration Work?
IV Hydration works by rapidly replenishing fluids, electrolytes, and vitamins. Vita Drip & Beauty Bar’s treatments intravenously deliver 100% of these ingredients directly into the bloodstream. In bypassing the gastrointestinal tract, IV hydration treatments increase the absorption rate and maximize the potency of the vitamins, medications, and fluids in the treatment.
What Are The Benefits of IV Hydration? 
Vita Drip & Beauty Bar’s IV hydration treatments have many benefits, depending on the reason for your visit. However, most simply, our treatments provide an increase in energy, a feeling of vibrancy, and optimized wellness. The restoration of normal fluid and vitamin levels can lead to:
• decreased headaches and body aches
• increased immunity
• boosted energy levels
• feeling restored and refreshed
BBB asked how many people are on the staff that are highly trained medical professionals and to provide proof of certification(s)/more information about their training in diagnosing and treating any and all possible side effects.
Are There Any Side Effects?
Side effects are usually minor and short-lived. Some potential side effects include bruising, minor bleeding from the injection site, and mild soreness. These topical symptoms are easily avoided by holding direct pressure after removal of the IV. Other far less common side effects include the risk of infection and anaphylaxis, an extremely rare allergic reaction. Our highly trained medical professionals are well-versed in diagnosing and treating any and all possible side effects.
BBB asked how many people are on the staff and to provide proof of certification(s) for the staff members that administer intravenous treatments.
Are IV Hydration Treatments Safe? 
Yes!
Vita Drip & Beauty Bar was founded by a board-certified Nurse Practitioner who has been a practicing nurse for over fifteen years.  The staff is highly experienced in intravenous treatments for mild to moderate dehydration and vitamin depletion and has witnessed firsthand the extraordinary benefits of these treatments.
The Vita Drip & Beauty Bar lounge provides a clean, sterile, comfy, and safe environment while administering these highly beneficial treatments. We use the same fluids, medications, and equipment that is used at leading hospitals and emergency rooms.
https://vitadripbeautybar.com/get-up-and-go-drip/ 
BBB has found this report from the FDA regarding drug compounding. 
https://www.fda.gov/drugs/human-drug-compounding/fda-highlights-concerns-compounding-drug-products-medical-offices-and-clinics-under-insanitary 
BBB asked if their products are customized in an ISO-5 classified cleanroom and are all sterilization procedures followed by all employees?
“Customization of Drip
Please remember all of our treatments may be customized. Please let us know if you have any questions or needs regarding your treatment selection. Be sure to ask about add-in treatments to optimize your intravenous vitamins:
Add Vitamin C
Add Glutathione
Add Magnesium
Add Zinc
Add Vitamin D
Add LIPO-B Injection
Add Tri Immune Boost
Add Biotin
Add Medicine(s)”
https://www.instagram.com/vitadrip_beautybar/
There are posts on the Instagram page that require substantiation as well. Any posts that pertain to medicinal/therapeutic claims and/or structure function claims require substantiation with human clinical trials featuring the same combination of products at the same levels in the IV treatment.
Such as the following post:
“After an IV infusion, the vitamins remain in your system and maintain your levels for 2-3 weeks.”
The post next to it, which does not require substantiation because based on the research BBB has done, is a true statement, contradicts the previous one stating it will remain in your system to maintain levels for 2-3 weeks:
“Why Do I Smell The Vitamins When I Urinate After IV Vitamin Therapy?”
“Vitamins used in the IVs are water soluble, so once your body uses what’s needed, it will excrete the excess through your kidneys into your urine.”
https://www.facebook.com/vitadripbeautybar/ 
There are posts on the Facebook page that require substantiation.. Any posts that pertain to medicinal/therapeutic claims and/or structure function claims require substantiation with human clinical trials featuring the same combination of products at the same levels in the IV treatment.
An example of 1 post from March 25 that would require substantiation is:
IV therapy can be complimentary to a training routine by helping improve your recovery. 
Benefits of IV therapy for athletes include:
-  Promotes efficient energy consumption
-  Protein synthesis support for muscle growth and repair
-  Metabolism support
-  Reduces muscle aches and soreness
-  Reduce muscle cramps
-  Improved muscle strength and tone
-  Improved endurance
-  Improved cellular repair
-  Reduces the oxidative stress in your body