Paresh Rawal’s claim of drinking his urine for recovery has sparked controversy, with Liver Doc warning against the harmful and unscientific practice.
Please don’t drink your urine (or others) because a Bollywood actor says so.
There is no scientific evidence to support the idea that drinking urine provides any health benefits.
In fact, consuming urine can be harmful, potentially introducing bacteria, toxins, and other… https://t.co/lSyr2p25uY
— TheLiverDoc (@theliverdr) April 27, 2025
Why drinking urine can harm your body
“In fact, consuming urine can be harmful, potentially introducing bacteria, toxins, and other harmful substances into the bloodstream. Your kidneys work very hard to remove toxic stuff out of your body through urine. Don’t insult it by putting it back in. Urine is NOT sterile. Urine is a potent combination of salts and chemicals that your body is attempting to remove. These chemicals can cause significant health problems if you consume them,” he added.
Further slamming Paresh, he wrote, “Paresh Rawal is the perfect example of the Indian WhatsApp Boomer Uncle. He’s saying this to stay alive in the media”.
While Rawal’s statement has certainly ignited conversation, medical professionals continue to caution against turning to such unscientific methods for healing.
The article originally appeared on Hindustan Times
