Three weird ‘gut hacks’ currently coursing through social media that don’t work–and could be dangerous Talker News | August 21, 2026

https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2026/08/21/three-weird-gut-hacks-currently-coursing-through-social-media-that-dont-work-and-could-be-dangerous/ Scroll through gut-health content on TikTok and you’ll find parasite cleanses, colon flushes, and a ritual glass of hot water each morning, all promising a better microbiome. Dr. Tim Spector, scientific co-founder of ZOE and professor of genetic epidemiology at King’s College London, tells Lauren Wilkin of Talker News that none of these viral fixes hold up, and some could hurt you.