Does Castor Oil Flatten Your Stomach? Unpacking the Viral Trend
                                
                                
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                                According to the World Health Organization, the global prevalence of obesity has nearly tripled since 1975, prompting a continued search for quick-fix weight loss solutions. This desperation has fueled a recent social media wellness trend suggesting that castor oil can flatten the stomach and reduce belly fat, but what does the scientific evidence actually say about this popular practice?.