TikTok moms nurture 'detox for kids' misinformation

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.

This photo illustration shows multiple screens displaying Tik Tok videos about detoxing children, in Washington, DC, on October 6, 2023. (AFP)