Is It True That Drinking Rice Rendaman Water Is Effective In Losing Weight? This Is An Expert Explanation

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JAKARTA - Drinking rice bath water is believed to be useful for losing weight. This is increasingly being discussed after going viral on TikTok for rice-zempic concoctions some time ago.

The concoction is rice water which is said to have the efficacy of losing weight like Ozempic, diabetes should not be used carelessly for diet. This rice water or rice-zempic is a little different from the usual tax water.

If the satire is obtained from rice boiled water, then the rice-zempic is obtained from raw rice which is soaked in hot water overnight. Usually the rice-zempic is drunk in the morning when the stomach is empty, added orange juice so that it is fresher.

Those who have tried the water admit that they can lose up to 6 kg in a week. The rice immersion water is claimed to be effective in restraining hunger, eliminating the desire to eat sweetly, and helping more frequent urination, so that weight loss occurs quickly.

In this regard, nutritionist Jessica Crandall, said that there was no strong scientific evidence to suggest that drinking rice bath water contributed directly to weight loss.

"Most of the weight loss strategies have a roots in pinning the calorie deficit through a balanced diet and regular exercise, combined with changes in a sustainable lifestyle," said Jessica Crandall, quoted from Livestrong, on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

Another nutritionist, Brannon Blount, said that there is a possibility that the cat in the rice bath water can contribute to providing a sense of fullness. However, replacing food calories by drinking rice water is not something that lasts a long time.

Blount said that someone will return to eating normal amounts of food later, so that their weight can rise again. Drinking rice bath water for a diet also has health risks, because it is low in nutrients.

"This drink contains carbohydrates but a little protein, fat, or fiber, which is important for a balanced diet," he said.

However, that does not mean drinking rice water to lose weight is prohibited. However, Crandall and Blount said the rice water immersion could still be consumed, as long as it was not the sole solution to lose weight.

Consumption of rice water during a diet must also be limited and balanced with nutrient-intensive foods. Not only that, but exercise must also be carried out so that the weight loss process runs optimally.