A drink promising to promote gut health has taken the internet by storm, as proponents claim it can also slash stress and aid in fat burning.
With just one cup a night, this drink’s “super ingredients” are said to work wonders for overall health. According to fitness enthusiasts, when these components are combined, they can calm the body and enhance its metabolic rate.
TikTok influencer Ioana Anca has claimed that the drink can “increase the fat-burning hormone and decrease the fat-producing hormone.” The easy-to-make drink starts with a camomile tea base. Ioana then shared the four essential ingredients needed to whip up this concoction at home.
She explained you’ll need 6oz of warm water, camomile tea, one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, and a tablespoon of lemon juice. The lemon juice should be “freshly squeezed” or “organic” from a bottle, which Ioana says aids in detoxifying the body.
She also noted that camomile tea acts as a “natural relaxer and a stress reducer” containing apigenin, a compound that could potentially lower cortisol levels and boost metabolism. A dash of apple cider vinegar is included to help reduce blood sugar levels, she concluded.
Ioana advised: “Drink a cup of this at night to burn fat and sleep like a baby.”
While the NHS recommends steering clear of caffeinated beverages before bedtime, such as tea or coffee, camomile tea is naturally free from caffeine and has been linked to improved sleep quality. Some some research indicates it may contribute to better rest.
The BBC has reported: “There are a host of teas which are popular as bedtime drinks – in particular, teas containing camomile and valerian are claimed to help us sleep. However, the evidence base is not strong enough to show that either of these can be relied upon as a sleep aid.
“With camomile tea, at least one trial has shown that it could have a mild effect on sleep, but the camomile was taken in tablet form, and the dose was far stronger than that contained in a cup of tea. Many trials have been conducted involving valerian, but there is still no conclusive evidence that it works.”