Overview

• TikTok removed the #SkinnyTok hashtag in late June after widespread criticism of its promotion of extreme weight-loss content.
• Off-label use of Ozempic featured prominently under the tag and is linked by experts to nausea, pancreatitis and potential thyroid tumors.
• Influencers promoted unverified methods such as mixing coffee with lemon juice, rice water detoxes and prolonged fasting to accelerate slimming.
• Health professionals warn that these trends can cause dehydration, stomach ulcers, muscle loss and dangerous nutrient deficiencies.
• The ban follows TikTok’s earlier actions against eating-disorder-related content, including last year’s removal of influencer Liv Schmidt.