A doctor who graduated from Harvard University has gone viral after revealing how to “reset” the body – cutting out sugar for two weeks.
Dr Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist, shares his experience and knowledge with his 485,000 followers on TikTok (@doctorsethimd ).
He recently revealed how vaping damages not only the lungs, but also the gut, and can cause life-long issues such as irritable bowel syndrome.
Now, the 42-year-old has divulged what is likely to happen to the body when cutting out sugar for two weeks.
And he says it could offer the perfect “reset”, reports What’s The Jam.
In the clip, which has racked up 5.9m views and over 160,000 likes, he explains the effects.
“Your face will likely shift from looking rounder to a more natural shape,” the doctor, from California, US, says.
“Any puffiness or fluid retention around your eyes will also reduce.”
He also says that a decrease in belly fat will be noticed, as the fat in the liver begins to lessen.
Dr Sethi continues: “Additionally, eliminating sugar leads to a happier gut by restoring a healthy gut microbiome.
“Lastly, if you have acne or red spots, your skin should improve and look clearer.
Cutting out the sweet stuff will also “drastically” reduce the risk of diabetes, heart disease and cancer, as he claims this “thrives” off sugar.
Dr Sethi says as a final note that mood will improve, with less signs of irritability, anxiety and anger, and sleep quality will increase.
Other positives are less acid in the mouth, leading to fewer cavities, and lower chances of bloating and gas.
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