TikTok Challenge #FrozenHoney: Health Experts Worries About the Trend as it May Cause Diarrhea
TikTok is home to different challenges that entertain a lot of people as well as worry some of the experts from their respective fields.
A new trend called the #frozenhoney challenge caught the attention of some health experts, as they warn that the trend might cause health concerns.
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What is TikTok #FrozenHoney Challenge?
To hop in the viral TikTok challenge, the trend only needs honey, a container, and a freezer. The honey must be placed in the container or a plastic bottle than in the freezer so that the mixture would be solid.
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Once the honey is frozen, then the challenger needs to press out the honey on the bottle or container, then bite a big chunk of the jelly-like substance after it was placed in the freezer.
The said challenge garnered at least 855 million views on the platform, with some users adding other foods such as corn syrup, candy, and food coloring to the frozen honey.
Although sweet, honey is known to have different benefits. Citing author Jackie Newgent, Tech Times reported that the sticky and sweet substance is filled with prebiotics and antioxidants. Furthermore, honey's sugary composition will help individuals regain their energy.
Health Experts on TikTok #FrozenHoney Challenge
Despite its benefits, health experts warned those who attempted and planned to try the #FrozenHoney challenge about the risks the trend may cause to the body.
In an interview, Professor Dana Hunnes from the University of California's Los Angeles Fielding School of Public Health underscored that challengers must be concerned about the concentrated sugar and carbohydrates present in honey.
Hunnes pointed out that depending on how much honey an individual ate, the substance can pull so much water from the digestive tract, causing diarrhea. Furthermore, the professor also noted that the trend requires a lot of insulin to be released at a time, which may take a toll on the pancreas in the long run.
Citing American Heart Association, Tech Times highlighted that only 36 grams of sugar are required for men while women must consume only 25 grams.
"We have so many reasons to never overconsume anything," Hunnes said, adding that following food trends and eating contests are not recommended.
#FrozenHoney challenge was not the only trend on TikTok that caught the attention of the experts and authorities because of the dangers it entails.
It can be recalled that several TikTok challengers were endangered over trends on the social media platform. In July, a trend called the "Black Out" challenge claimed the life of a young boy. The said trend urges the challengers to choke themselves until they pass out or lose consciousness.
In late May, an Oregon teen was rushed to the hospital after she sustained third-degree burns following a trend that encouraged the users to draw a shape on a mirror using flammable materials.
"These kids are influenced at a level that's beyond their conscious awareness," Chief Science Officer Mitchell Prinstein from American Psychological Association said, as "peer presence" on social media affects adolescents.
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Written By: Joshua Summers
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