What Is 'Tadpole Water', Gen Z's Latest Weight Loss Trend?

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Tadpole Water

[{"selector":"#anim-7b5d814b-13b0-4603-b5dd-9b9dadf132a6 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-40.51369477356372%, 0, 0) translate(-11.16071428571429%, -2.6251680782141427%) scale(1.2232142857142858)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The latest weight loss trend among Gen Z is "tadpole water," a drink made from warm water, chia seeds, and lemon juice. Credits: Canva Images

Tadpoles In A Pond

[{"selector":"#anim-ccbff4e3-dcbd-4260-8933-cf43f364a186 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-52.86876107367663%, 0, 0) translate(-14.70588235294118%, 1.0941875570768334%) scale(1.2941176470588236)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The drink has gained attention for its appearance, which resembles tadpoles swimming in a pond. Credits: Canva Images

Viral Tik-Tok Video

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Texture And Taste

[{"selector":"#anim-66171316-a255-438d-9f3b-04a006e7ccbc [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-48.890606401502225%, 0, 0) translate(-15.923566878980889%, 0.5820015500937131%) scale(1.3184713375796178)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Padilla admits the drink is unappealing, describing its texture and taste as "funky" and "gag-inducing." Credits: Canva Images

Rapid Weight Loss

[{"selector":"#anim-d98b9804-b531-4a58-b1d0-73b2736604a0 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(37.62442319899981%, 0, 0) translate(16.447368421052634%, -1.919269094529634e-7%) scale(1.3289473684210527)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The surge in popularity of "tadpole water" reflects a broader trend of young people seeking rapid weight loss through unconventional methods. Credits: Canva Images

Previous Trends

[{"selector":"#anim-a2c11522-ca42-4a88-99e0-7fa8177fafd0 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-40.20978333370911%, 0, 0) translate(-16.33986928104575%, -1.6057263533603325%) scale(1.326797385620915)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Previous trends, such as "Rice-Zempic" and "Oat-Zempic," involved mixing rice or oats with water and lime juice to suppress appetite. Credits: Canva Images

Insta-Thin Figure

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Growing Trends

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[{"selector":"#anim-0079cb1b-a1a4-4161-a0e9-650e843ce511 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-50.23949026793113%, 0, 0) translate(-13.020833333333337%, -7.076539987626905%) scale(1.2604166666666667)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Have you tried the 'tadpole-water' trend yet? Credits: Nikitha Sebastian