Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips, widely known as the Liver Doctor on X, recently took to social media to criticize actress Nayanthara for promoting hibiscus tea as a remedy for various health issues, including diabetes and high blood pressure. Nayanthara’s post endorsing these claims has since been removed.
Dr. Philips, renowned for debunking health myths and misinformation, condemned Nayanthara’s assertions as unfounded. He pointed out that the health benefits of the specific hibiscus tea variety she promoted, Hibiscus sabdariffa, lack scientific backing. In contrast, Hibiscus macranthus, another type of hibiscus, has shown some potential benefits for men but remains under-researched.
On his X page, Dr. Philips criticized Nayanthara for misleading her 8.7 million followers with unverified claims. He stated, “This is cinema actress Nayanthara, who has more than twice the following of actress Samantha, misleading her followers about hibiscus tea. While hibiscus tea might be tasty, the claims that it helps with diabetes, high blood pressure, acne, antibacterial properties, and flu protection are unproven.” He also shared a screenshot of Nayanthara’s post, which was later removed by the actress.
