This TikTok 'Lettuce Boiling' Sleep Hack Is Actually Backed by Science

By Sierra Marquina

June 8, 2021

According to TikTok, chamomile tea is out and drinking boiled lettuce water is in. While we should all feel free to question any health advice on TikTok, Ryan Seacrest shared on-air this one actually has some science behind it.

They say that if you’re having trouble falling asleep, drinking boiled lettuce water will help.

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All you have to do is boil water and pour it over lettuce in a cup. Let it cool and remove the lettuce and drink the water. Lettuce apparently has a nutrient that is said to induce sleep and relieve pain, so it is worth a shot?

Would you try it? Sound off on social @OnAirWithRyan

Watch the TikTok below:

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