Canadian social media blogger Adea shocked viewers after revealing she made bone broth from her own ribs, which were removed during plastic surgery intended to slim her waist.
The influencer, who has about 1.7 million followers, said she kept the ribs in her freezer for roughly six months before deciding to use them to prepare broth and film the process. The video quickly went viral, drawing more than 16.8 million views.
Viral reaction and health claims
After several hours of cooling, she produced a concentrated bone broth that she said should be rich in vitamins and beneficial for gut health.
Upon tasting it, she added that the broth tasted like chicken.
Online skepticism
Adea shares content about her life as a transgender woman. She has previously told followers she underwent hormone therapy and gender-affirming surgery.
In the comments, many viewers said they could not believe what they were seeing and questioned whether the ribs were real or whether the video was staged for attention.
