Nayanthara recently found herself in hot water after promoting hibiscus tea as a panacea for various ailments, including diabetes and acne. Her enthusiastic endorsement of the beverage on social media quickly drew criticism from medical professional. Renowned hepatologist Dr Cyriac Abby Philips, popularly known as The Liver Doc, publicly debunked the actress' claims. Following the backlash, the actress swiftly deleted her original post. ‘The Liver Doc’ Fires Back at Samantha Ruth Prabhu for Playing ‘Victim Card’, Brands Her ‘Serial Offender’ for Endorsing Alternative Health Practices.

In a now-deleted social media post, Nayanthara raved about hibiscus tea, crediting her nutritionist Munmun Ganeriwal for including it in her meal plan. Nayanthara claimed the beverage, with its rich antioxidant content, is beneficial for various health conditions, including diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart ailments, and skin issues like acne. She attributed the tea's cooling properties to its effectiveness in treating acne and heat boils. However, her post faced criticism from The Liver Doc, who called it 'an advertisement for her celebrity nutritionist.' Samantha Ruth Prabhu Issues Statement After ‘The Liver Doc’ Slams Her for Advocating Hydrogen Peroxide Nebulisation; Actress Explains Reasons for Treatment Recommendation.

The Liver Doc Slams Nayanthara

“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,” a part of Nayanthara's post read.

To note, this isn't the first time such an issue has arisen. Previously, actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu faced backlash from The Liver Doc for suggesting hydrogen peroxide inhalation. These incidents highlight the need for celebrities to verify health information before sharing it with their followers.

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