Wellness treatments under scrutiny in Australia

A booming global industry focused on biohacking, longevity, wellness, and anti-aging is rapidly expanding, with Australia seeing a significant increase in operators. A Four Corners investigation identified approximately 100 clinics that have emerged in Australia in recent years, offering a variety of treatments.

These clinics, operating both through telehealth and physical locations, promise clients youth, beauty, rejuvenation, and enhanced energy levels. However, questions are being raised about the efficacy, safety, and regulatory approval of these popular wellness treatments.

The investigation is delving into some of the most advertised treatments. These include intravenous (IV) vitamin infusions, which deliver vitamins directly into the bloodstream; red light therapy, a non-invasive treatment using low-level red light wavelengths; and the use of unapproved peptides, which are short chains of amino acids that can have various physiological effects.