When it comes to TikTok wellness trends, I’m game to try almost anything once, from mouth taping to eating two Brazil nuts every day. But I have to admit: When I started seeing videos of influencers choking down heaping tablespoons of gloopy-looking sea moss every day, I thought, Hmm, maybe this is one I skip. Well reader, I’ve put my grossed-out skepticism aside and not only tried sea moss gel myself (spoiler: not a fan), but I also asked registered dietitian and nutritionist Lon Ben-Asher for his thoughts on whether this is a wellness trend to adopt into your routine or skip.

Meet the Expert

Lon Ben-Asher, MS, RDN, LD/N, is a registered dietitian with Pritikin Longevity Center + Spa, a health and wellness retreat in Miami, Florida. Ben-Asher is an educator in classes on Pritikin’s campus as well as a nutrition leader for Pritikin’s restaurant and grocery store excursions, and is passionate about helping clients see wellness results.