NHS doctor says this 'superpower' drink aids weight loss and boosts gut health
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An NHS doctor has recommended an unusual “superpower” drink made from combining a fruit with water in order to boost your gut health. According to the expert, this beverage could also aid weight loss efforts, reduce bloating, and even lower cholesterol levels.
Speaking on social media platform TikTok, Doctor Karan Rajan - who is best known online as Dr Raj - revealed more about okra water. Okra is a fruit that is typically eaten and prepared more like a vegetable, and is popular in many African and Indian dishes.
Also called lady’s fingers, okra contains a slime-like substance known as mucilage which is similar to the gel found in aloe vera plants. It is this slime that is key in its health benefits, Dr Raj said. His advice was given in response to another creator, who told her followers: “I have been drinking okra water for six months now and here's how it's absolutely changed my life. My bloating has gone down a significant amount.”.
Dr Raj explained further: “If you want to improve your gut health, drinking okra water might actually help. This okra slime is basically plant lube, it's called mucilage. “And while it may look like your vegetables are oozing, this plant slime is actually a soluble dietary fibre with gut-friendly superpowers.” Combining okra with water is key to getting the most from it.
