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Bone soup is new TikTok craze but is it that healthy?

Bone soup users testify that it helps their skin glow, promotes gut health, stops bloating and even aids in weight loss. [iStockphoto]

TikTok is awash with health and wellness hacks, products and trends, and one of the biggest this year is the ongoing obsession with bone soup.

Most traditional African homes, midwives and mothers have been in the know for centuries, but the fact that the hashtag garnered over 180 million views on TikTok shows younger people are catching on.

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