Horrifying trend of "swallowing cotton" to stay in shape.

A bizarre diet involving some models swallowing cotton balls soaked in fruit juice to create a feeling of fullness is becoming a "trend" among young people. Doctors warn that this type of diet is "extremely dangerous," with risks of choking and malnutrition.

Bria Murphy, a model who made it to the top 13 of America's Next Top Model in 2009, admitted that many young models are on extreme diets to maintain their slim figures. “I’ve heard that some people eat cotton balls with orange juice… They dip cotton balls in orange juice and eat them to feel full.”

After Bria Murphy, the 23-year-old model and daughter of famous comedian Eddie Murphy, admitted to seeing some models eat cotton balls soaked in fruit juice to maintain their figure, many girls quickly imitated this bizarre eating trend.

Described in detail online, this eating pattern involves swallowing five cotton balls dipped in orange juice or sauce with each meal – aiming to create a feeling of fullness without gaining weight.

Health experts call this way of eating "extremely dangerous" and warn that these synthetic cotton balls, made from bleached polyester fibers, contain a host of toxic chemicals.

"Your clothes are also made of polyester, so swallowing synthetic cotton is like dipping your t-shirt in orange juice and eating it," said Dr. Brandi Koskie. "This kind of eating is completely unhealthy."

This dangerous eating habit not only puts the girls at risk of choking and malnutrition, but also a condition called food impaction.

The most common cause of food impaction blocking the intestine is swallowing indigestible items like hair or too much plant fiber. Cotton balls can certainly cause a similar problem. Over time, cotton balls can accumulate, forming blockages or complete intestinal obstructions. Both of these conditions are life-threatening.

Despite the risks, many young women are still sharing this "horrific" diet on YouTube and beauty forums, causing particular concern among experts.

According to dantri.com