“As professional organizations whose mission is to protect the public, we are concerned about the spread of this practice,” said the joint press release.
Noovo Info had investigated the issue in 2022, when a growing number of clinics in Montreal offered intravenous vitamin injections.
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The four orders emphasize that the treatment involves some risk. “For example, a man unfortunately died from a blood infection (sepsis) after receiving intravenous vitamin treatment from a Montreal naturopath because one of the vials used was contaminated with deadly bacteria,” they illustrate.
There is no scientific evidence to justify the use of such treatment. “Be careful with advertising medicines and announcing 'miracle solutions'. If it seems too good to be true, ask yourself questions,” remind health experts.
It also emphasizes that “very few people need an excess of vitamins if they are healthy and maintain a balanced diet and lifestyle.” If you think you are deficient in vitamins, it is best to consult a doctor.