The Trend of Apple Juice on TikTok, What Are the Benefits for the Body?

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JAKARTA - The trend of health drinks is again crowded on social media, especially on platforms such as TikTok. This time, many users are trying to make boiled apple tea or boiled apple tea, warm apple broth that is claimed to have various health benefits.

This drink is made by boiling apple pieces in water, then drinking the water while it is warm. Some people add other ingredients such as cloves, honey, cinnamon, and lemon peel to enrich the taste.

There are also those who include red dates, goji berries, longan, and dried orange peels to be closer to traditional Chinese culinary practices. This drink is even nicknamed Chinese baddie because it is associated with traditional Chinese medicine.

In recent weeks, this trend has garnered hundreds of thousands of reactions on TikTok. Many users share their experiences and claim the benefits, ranging from facilitating bowel movements, improving digestion, to making the skin look cleaner.

One user wrote, "This looks delicious. I'll add some cinnamon sticks and hibiscus."

Another user also commented, "It tastes so good. I boiled apples and added allspice, clove powder, honey, and one bag of chamomile tea and wow."

But not everyone immediately believed. Some were confused about how to consume it, such as the comment, "Are the apple pieces eaten after drinking the tea?"

Another user questioned the benefit, "What if boiling water doesn't remove all the goodness from the apple?"

A content creator from California, Emma Drooks, admitted that she liked the drink.

"I've been drinking it every night for about a month and really feel the health benefits," Drooks said, quoted from the Fox News website.

Drooks feels that digestion is better, the stomach is not easily bloated, and the skin looks brighter.

"It feels warm and similar to natural cinnamon apple tea. I also eat the goji berries afterwards for additional antioxidants," he said.

According to Heather Finley, a registered dietitian from Texas who has a clinical nutrition doctor, apples do contain a soluble fiber called pectin.

"Pectin helps feed the good bacteria in the gut, supports stool consistency, and contributes to overall digestive regularity," added Finley.

"When apples are boiled, some of the soluble fiber and pectin can dissolve in water, which is why people may feel a mild digestive benefit," he continued.

Even so, Finley reminds that the benefits of this drink are often oversimplified and not a magic solution.

"Real improvements in digestion and skin usually come from a consistent diet, adequate fiber intake, balanced nutrition, and addressing underlying factors such as stress, microbiome health, and nutritional status," said Finley.

"Boiled apple juice can be a gentle addition, but it should not replace a more comprehensive health approach," he continued.

Jenelle Kim, an acupuncturist and Chinese medicine doctor and founder of JBK Wellness Labs, also recommends using whole fresh apples.

"If you are interested, think of this as a moment of self-awareness, not as a cure," he said.

"Breathe in the warmth before drinking. Notice how your body responds. And most importantly, remember that true health is never found in extremes or instant promises. Health is built through small, consistent actions for yourself such as warmth, nutrition, rest, and presence." he continued.