South superstar Nayanthara has drawn flak on social media with hepatologist Cyriac Abby Philips calling her out for her claims about the health benefits of hibiscus tea. Philips, who is popularly known as The Liver Doc on social media, had earlier called out actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu for promoting hydrogen peroxide nebulisation.
In a Instagram post, Nayanthara shared, "HIBISCUS FLOWER TEA. 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. 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
Philips called her out and wrote on his X account, "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 cryptic post on her Instagram Stories on Monday, Nayanthara shared a quote by author Mark Twain which read, “Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience". Fans are assuming that it is her response to Philips.
Meanwhile, last week on July 25, the actress announced her next production titled Love Insurance Kompany. The film will be headlined by actor-director Pradeep Ranganathan and directed by her husband and filmmaker Vignesh Shivan. Nayanthara and Vignesh are producing Love Insurance Kompany under their banner Rowdy Pictures.
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