Cellubike
Background
The CelluBike is an exercise bike that combines pedaling with an infrared light. The manufacturer claims that the infrared light helps to remove cellulite during exercise. But there is no good scientific evidence to support this claim.
Safety Safety definitions
There isn't enough reliable information to know if CelluBike is safe or what the side effects might be.
Effectiveness
NatMed Pro rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate.
Insufficient evidence Effectiveness definitions
- Cellulite.
- Other Conditions.
Dosing & administration
Cellubike is an exercise bike that is enclosed in a small vessel. When the exercise bike is in use, 27 different infrared lights shine on the user's thighs. A technician monitors these lights and adjusts them between sessions.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if this treatment interacts with any medicines. Before using this treatment, talk with your health professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
Action
The manufacturer of the CelluBike claims that when infrared light is combined with physical exercise, it helps to remove cellulite. But there is no good scientific evidence to support this claim.
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