Overview

• A TikTok trend claiming lettuce juice promotes sleep has garnered over 8 million views but lacks scientific backing.
• Dr Xand, on his BBC show 'Con or Cure,' described the remedy as a 'con' and advised against relying on social media for health advice.
• While red romaine lettuce contains lactucin, which has been linked to sleep in mouse studies, no human evidence supports the effectiveness of lettuce juice for sleep.
• Dr Xand emphasized consulting healthcare providers for persistent sleep problems, which may indicate underlying conditions like anemia or sleep disorders.
• Though not harmful, the doctor concluded that drinking lettuce juice as a sleep aid is ultimately a waste of time.