‘Absolute BS, Bordering On Quackery’: Nayanthara Irks Doctor By Posting A Now-Deleted Post On Hibiscus Flower Tea Improving Immune System

Renowned hepatologist Dr Cyriac Abby Philips, also known as The Liver Doc, has made a name for himself on the internet by busting various myths surrounding health and medication. Over the past few months, he has constantly been making headlines for calling out Samantha Ruth Prabhu over her few medical recommendations and debunking her ‘prescriptions’. Now, he has called out actress Nayanthara for promoting hibiscus flower tea on her official social media handle and stating that it improves the immune system and cures other ailments like diabetes and acne.

As soon as the post went viral, the professional took to his official X (formerly known as Twitter) handle to debunk her claims.  He stated that the post is only an advertisement for her celebrity nutritionist. He reveals that none of Nayanthara’s claims have been proven. Taking a dig at the celebrity nutritionist’s description about herself, he wrote, “literally translates to "absolute BS," bordering on "quackery".” The Live Doc mentions that he knows about it as he has an “expertise in modulation of gut microbiome.” He also warns the followers to “be very careful about having hibiscus tea on a daily basis.”

For those who don’t know, in a now-deleted post, the Jawan actress heaped praises on hibiscus team and credited her nutritionist Munmun Ganeriwal for including it in her meal plan. She captioned the post, “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.” 

Following the backlash from the doctor and the netizens, she deleted her original post. Instead of issuing a clarification on the matter, she posted a quote about not arguing with stupid people. 

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