Perhaps all the critique of Madonna’s footprint after her Live Earth performance is making an impression. The singer was recently spotted eschewing private jets in favor of a commercial flight from London to New York. We applaud that action — but as most health professionals will agree, it’s what she did on that flight that has us worried.

Apparently, the material girl drank nothing but water on the 7-hour flight and near the end proceeded to inject herself with a cocktail of vitamins. WTF? From the article,

“It is understood that Madonna was injecting herself with B6 and B12 vitamins to boost her energy. Such a drastic health measure is apparently all the rage among celebrities. Geri Halliwell has in the past admitted to giving herself ‘regular injections of a cocktail of vitamins’, and Lindsay Lohan and Britney spears are also said to be fans of the health fad – in Britney’s case to boost her energy before she goes on stage.”

We’re all know airline food is suspect, but is this what it has come to? This seems bizarrely unnecessary. According to nutritionists, it can also be deadly.

“Claire Williamson, a nutrition scientist at the British Nutrition Foundation called the practice in healthy individuals completely unnecessary and also said it could be dangerous. She said: ‘There is a risk of direct toxicity from excessive intakes of some nutrients. Furthermore, high intakes of some nutrients can inhibit the absorption or metabolism of others.’”

At least we know why private jets suited her so well. Next time, just use the bathroom. Hit the jump for more.

Thanks to Bernardo for the tip!

Categories: Transport.

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Michael has been blogging since 2005 on issues such as sustainability, renewable energy, philanthropy, and healthy living. He regularly contributes to a slew of publications, as well as consulting with companies looking to make an impact using the web and social media. He lives in Ithaca, NY with his family on an apple farm.

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