Click here to follow Screen Digital on YouTube and stay updated with the latest from the world of cinema.
© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd
Tags:
Nayanthara, who starred in Jawan alongside Shah Rukh Khan, found herself in hot water after promoting hibiscus tea as a remedy for various ailments, including diabetes and acne. The star shared a post on Instagram talking about the drink’s health benefits, citing her healthcare expert, Munmun Ganeriwal, as a source. However, the claims didn’t sit well with hepatologist Dr Cyriac Abby Philips, popularly known as The Liver Doc. He publicly criticised the 39-yearold for spreading misinformation, emphasising the lack of scientific evidence to support her claims. The doctor called for stricter regulations to prevent celebrities from misleading the public on health matters. While the actor has since deleted the original post, she took to her Instagram Stories to share a cryptic quote about arguing with stupid people. This apparent response to the backlash sparked further discussion online.
She shared a post by Mark Twain, which read, “Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.”
Despite the Annapoorna actor deleting the post, Dr Philips has called for a public apology and accountability. The medical practitioner called out Nayanthara, by saying, “If she had stopped at hibiscus tea is kind of tasty, that would have been ok. But no, they have to go ahead and blow their health-illiteracy trumpet and also claim that hibiscus tea is helpful in diabetes, high blood pressure, acne, antibacterial and protects against the flu. Well, none of the above claims have been proven.”
In a now-deleted social media post, Nayanthara had written, “This has to be my most favourite tea, And the most exciting one in the meal plan curated by the genius @munmun.ganeriwal. It has long been used in Ayurveda. It is high in antioxidants and is helpful in diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and heart related ailments. It is very cooling for the system hence it is great for those who have acne, heat boils on skin etc.” Her post further elaborated the benefits of the drink, stating, “Hibiscus tea is great for the monsoon season as it is rich in vitamins and keeps our immune system in equilibrium. It has antibacterial effects that protects from seasonal infection/ illness. P.S. anyone who needs the recipe can check with @munmun.ganeriwal. Stay healthy. Stay happy. (sic)”
The hepatologist was recently in the news for criticising actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu for promoting alternative medicine therapy that suggested inhaling hydrogen peroxide to prevent and treat respiratory viral infections.
Click here to follow Screen Digital on YouTube and stay updated with the latest from the world of cinema.
