@wren.graded7 viral gut hacks, graded
Detox teas & colon cleanses
No good evidence they remove toxins; real reports of harm, from dehydration to colitis.
Celery juice
No human trials for gut health; juicing removes the fibre, and celery is high in mannitol, a FODMAP.
ACV shots for bloating
No trials on bloating; vinegar's known effect is on blood sugar, partly by slowing stomach emptying.
Peppermint oil capsules
US guidelines suggest it (low-quality evidence); the largest modern trial missed its main goals.
A walk after meals
Small lab studies: light movement helped clear trapped gas and reduced bloating.
Two kiwis a day
Randomised trial: about 1.5 extra complete bowel movements a week; industry-funded.
Gut-directed hypnotherapy
2025 meta-analysis: 12 studies, 1,158 people, improved IBS symptoms and pain; studies varied a lot.
Nothing got an A. The best-graded hacks are the boring, low-risk ones.
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