TikTok is fantastic for a variety of things, such as delving deep into the world of choreography, cooking, and cats. however, what about medical advice?
On the social media app, it seems like a brand-new health trend goes viral every week, with content producers disseminating purported cures for all manner of ailments.
Here, knowledgeable medical professionals offer their opinions on some of the most well-liked and, in some cases, most risky TikTok trends, disproving the risky ones and approving the safe ones.
1. Frozen Honey
Do you enjoy sweets? You might be tempted to try the popular method of freezing honey over night and then pressing it into a gelatinous, semi-solid ice pop. But a real ice pop would be preferable.
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Consuming honey in moderation has health benefits, but going overboard can raise blood sugar, lower blood pressure, and cause severe stomach upset, including diarrhoea.
Additionally, according to gastroenterologist Alberto Rubio-Tapia, MD, if you have fructose intolerance (which you might not even be aware of), it could make your upset stomach worse.
Conclusion: Opt for healthier ways to incorporate honey into your diet rather than the frozen blob. We also have some healthy raspberry lemon ice pops if all you really want is a frozen treat.
2. Rice Water Hair Rinse
Many commercial hair care products have made the extravagantly shiny hair claim. However, is boiling water in a pot on your stove the real secret? Beauty enthusiasts on TikTok are singing rice water’s praises as a way to grow long, glossy hair.
According to dermatologist Shilpi Khetarpal, MD, inositol, which is marketed as a hair rejuvenator and is believed to encourage hair growth, is present in rice water, the starchy liquid produced when rice is soaked or cooked in water.
Conclusion: Feel free to experiment with rice water on your hair as there are no unfavourable side effects (unless you have scalp inflammation).
3.Chlorophyll in Liquid Form:
Liquid chlorophyll drops, which are made with the pigment that gives plants their green colour and is essential for photosynthesis, have generated a lot of buzz on TikTok. However, is chlorophyll the remedy for your health problems?
Although research suggests it has some anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, it is not a panacea. Chlorophyll drops are safe to use in moderation, but your body probably doesn’t need them, according to dietitian Beth Czerwony, RD.
Conclusion: It’s okay to occasionally consume green foods, but watch out for minor stomach or gastrointestinal problems. Additionally, avoid the sun as chlorophyll makes you more susceptible to sunburn.
4. What I Ate that Day
Daily food videos, in which TikTok users share everything they eat throughout a 24-hour period, are one of the platform’s most well-liked and enduring trends. Although it seems innocent enough, viewers should be aware that these videos may encourage disordered eating.
According to Czerwony, watching these videos can make you start playing the comparison game and implicitly shame you into eating less than is best for your body. The number of calories that each body needs each day varies depending on their age, sex, level of activity, and other factors.
Conclusion: Don’t let other people’s diets influence you. It’s crucial to consume enough calories for your body, not for someone else’s who has an entirely different body and way of life from you.
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5. The Challenge with Benadryl®
This risky trend encourages people to take large doses of diphenhydramine (also known as Benadryl) in order to have hallucinations and mental changes. Taking excessive doses of any medication, including Benadryl, is never a good idea.
The medication treats seasonal allergies and lessens itching when taken as prescribed. But according to Purva Grover, MD, a paediatric emergency medicine specialist, taking a lot of Benadryl can have horrifying side effects and even be fatal.
The conclusion is that this alleged challenge is extremely risky and must not be taken on.
