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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Emily Atkinson

Is TikTok’s chia seed and lemon ‘internal shower’ drink actually good for gut health?

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Overnight shortcuts to better digestive health come and go on TikTok at the rate of knots – but the rolling feed of quick-fix DIY health trends has been dominated by one particular hack of late: the “internal shower” drink.

Made from just three ingredients – water, chia seeds and lemon juice – devotees of the refreshment gripping “guttok” are adamant the detoxifying blend proves to be greater than the sum of its parts.

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