In a bizarre revelation that has sparked intense debate, Bollywood veteran Paresh Rawal has claimed that he drank his own urine for 15 days to recover from a knee injury. In an interview with Lallantop, the actor explained that he had decided to sip his urine like beer, stating, “I had decided if I had to drink my own urine, I’ll not have it at one go, I’ll sip it like beer. Because I want to do it properly.”
While Rawal’s statement has ignited a flurry of discussions on social media, medical experts have swiftly warned the public against following such advice. The claim, which strays far from conventional medical practices, has raised serious concerns about its potential to mislead individuals into adopting harmful health practices.
Dr. Ambrish Mithal, a leading endocrinologist and Chairman of Endocrinology and Diabetes at Max Healthcare, expressed his concerns in an exclusive statement to NewsMobile. He stressed that the growing trend of celebrities making health-related claims, despite having no medical background, can be dangerous for the general public.
“There’s been an increasing trend of people expressing their opinions on medical issues, even if they have nothing to do with medicine,” Dr. Mithal noted. “Often, these individuals are well-known and respected in their fields, which makes their statements even more harmful. People might believe them because they hold them in high esteem.”
Dr. Mithal emphasized that urine is a waste product the body eliminates to rid itself of toxins, and consuming it offers no health benefits. “Why would anyone drink their own urine and sip it like beer for 15 days? It’s a waste product, not a health elixir. The body keeps the healthy substances and gets rid of the toxins,” he explained.
He further urged that such claims should be discouraged, warning that they can spread dangerous myths, particularly when they come from celebrities with large social media followings. “People should stick to their fields of expertise and avoid making medical claims,” Dr. Mithal added.
