In the age of viral wellness trends, it’s important to separate fact from fiction, especially when a new craze is driven more by social media than by science. One popular trend—slicing okra pods and soaking them in water overnight to create a weight loss elixir known as okra water—has captured public attention for its seemingly simple approach to curbing appetite and stabilizing blood sugar. In fact, some are calling the beverage a game-changer when it comes to shedding excess pounds naturally.

New research suggests that okra can help with weight loss.

An animal study published in the journal Brain Research first propelled the beverage to viral fame earlier this month. That study found that when obese rats were fed a diet supplemented with okra for nearly three months, it “prevented all

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