TikTok moms nurture 'detox for kids' misinformation
Oct 19, 2023
Washington [US], October 19: A TikTok army of American moms claiming to be "detox" specialists is pushing unproven treatments for childhood behavioral disorders - while hiding that their misinformation is actually a marketing campaign aimed at making money. Influencers with a large following, these mothers typically cite personal testimonies to passionately endorse detox sprays or bath treatments, claiming without evidence that they help rid children of toxins such as heavy metals and parasites.