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Gwyneth Paltrow often finds herself the target of jokes for her penchant for high-cost, unconventional wellness treatments. However, an insider disclosed to In Touch that her most recent health endeavor was far from a laughing stock.
The 53-year-old founder of Goop shared in an interview with the Daily Mail on February 11 that she had undergone a therapeutic plasma exchange. This procedure was aimed at alleviating “chronic fatigue” and “brain fog” that she has been experiencing.
According to the Daily Mail, the treatment involves multiple sessions designed to clear the blood of toxins such as microplastics and mold, with a price tag exceeding $49,000.
“People often dismiss Gwyneth as eccentric,” the insider told In Touch. “But this time, it’s not just a quirky choice; she’s genuinely battling health issues.”
The source further noted it’s “incredible” how much the actress manages to accomplish despite her ongoing health challenges.
“A lot of people in her world think her insane schedule and all the demands she puts on herself for perfection are to blame,” adds the source. “Even with this health situation being a huge issue for her she really hasn’t slowed down.”
Paltrow told the Daily Mail she “felt this immediate unburdening and clarity and lightness” after getting her blood filtered.
But friends fear the high-priced treatment was just a temporary fix as she continues pushing herself to the brink, says the source.
“Everyone in her life is warning her to slow down,” notes the source. “If she doesn’t, she’s absolutely going to burn out.”