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Quick Take
A post on Facebook displays a video which gives the recipe to create a mixture of onion and toothpaste that can make you burn fat overnight. We fact-checked and found this claim to be False.
The Claim
In a Facebook post titled, “Just apply it before bedtime and burn fat overnight,” a video is shared which shows the recipe to create a mixture of onion and toothpaste that can make you burn fat overnight. The screenshot of the post is attached below.
Fact Check
Is it possible to lose fat overnight by external application of home remedies?
No. Burning fat is not possible overnight naturally. In order to reduce or burn fat, a multidimensional approach is needed. It includes eating a balanced diet with fibre and protein, avoiding alcohol, processed foods, sugar, and high-fat food items and inculcating physical activities such as exercise, strength training, and swimming in your daily regime.
Dietitian Kamna Tank further clarifies this by stating, “No, it’s not possible to burn fat overnight by any kind of external application of home remedies. On the contrary, it can have lots of side effects on skin. Fat loss is possible by eating a balanced diet with more protein and fibre. No single remedy can treat the problem. Before experimenting with anything, you should always discuss with your general physician and dietitian.”
Can you burn fat overnight by applying a mixture of onion and toothpaste?
No. There is no scientific evidence that proves that applying a mixture of onion and toothpaste can burn fat overnight. If you want to lose fat, you need to find out the cause of weight gain: inflammation, leaky gut, hormone imbalance, toxins, low metabolism, intake of medicines like steroids, etc. Once you identify the cause, you need to modify your diet and lifestyle accordingly to lose fat.
Fat reduction can only be achieved naturally by weight loss through physical activity and a well-balanced calorie-deficit diet. Lastly, it is not possible to reduce fat in one night naturally. It is a gradual process that takes a lot of effort and time. Hence, the claim is false.
Another false social media claims that just by doing an exercise one can lose 22 kgs in 35 days.
Our dermatology expert, Dr. Jyothy Kannangath says, “There are no shortcuts to reduce belly fat apart from lifestyle modifications, liposuction or cryolipolysis. Using onion and toothpaste to reduce belly fat is a ridiculous idea. It has no scientific basis. Both onion and toothpaste can irritate your skin and lead to allergic reactions or exacerbation of eczema.”
THIP MEDIA TAKE: It is not possible to burn fat overnight by applying a mixture of onion and toothpaste. Burning fat is a gradual process that requires a multidimensional approach. Furthermore, applying onion and toothpaste can even irritate the skin and cause allergic reactions. Hence the claim is false until proven otherwise.
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