Cellubike
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.
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.
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  • Cellulite.
  • Other Conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate CelluBike for these uses.

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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