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Veteran Bollywood actor Paresh Rawal has created a storm after revealing an unusual health treatment that he had once tried. In a recent interview with Lallantop, Rawal mentioned drinking his own urine for 15 days to recover from a knee injury. Comparing it to sipping beer, he called it a personal experience during his recovery phase.
But what he shared as a bizarre story has quickly snowballed into a public health concern.
Liver doctor responds: “Don’t follow unscientific health hacks.”
Dr. Cyriac Abby Phillips, widely known online as “The Liver Doctor,” wasted no time in calling out Rawal’s statements. Known for debunking pseudoscience, the liver specialist warned the public against buying into celebrity-driven health fads.
"Please don't drink your urine (or others) because a Bollywood actor says so. There is no scientific evidence to support the idea that drinking urine provides any health benefits.” Dr. Phillips warned on social media.
Why is drinking urine dangerous?
Dr. Phillips went further, explaining why consuming urine can do more harm than good. He explains that urine is a waste product, full of salts, chemicals, and potential toxins, which the kidneys essentially work to remove from the body.
"In fact, consuming urine can be harmful, potentially introducing bacteria, toxins, and other harmful substances into the bloodstream. Your kidneys work very hard to remove toxic stuff out of your body through urine. Don't insult it by putting it back in. Urine is NOT sterile. Urine is a potent combination of salts and chemicals that your body is attempting to remove. These chemicals can cause significant health problems if you consume them," he added.
"WhatsApp Boomer Uncle" Comment
In a shocking comment, Dr. Phillips called Paresh Rawal "Indian WhatsApp Boomer Uncle," suggesting that the actor's comments reflect outdated and misleading health beliefs that are often spread through unverified social media forwards.
The final word: Follow science, not celebrity advice.
While Rawal's story has certainly generated headlines and debate, medical experts continue to advise against such unorthodox practices. Health should be based on evidence-based practices, not social media stories or celebrity endorsements.
(Input from various sources)
(Rehash/Muhammad Faisal Arshad/MSM)
