Bollywood actor Paresh Rawal's recent claims about urine therapy have been strongly criticized by medical experts. Leading oncologists and healthcare professionals have unanimously declared that drinking urine offers no proven medical benefits and can potentially cause serious health risks. Experts emphasize the importance of evidence-based medicine and warn the public against following unverified health remedies. The scientific community stresses that recovery depends on proper medical care, nutrition, and rest, not unconventional treatments.
April 30, 2025
No scientific evidence to prove urine therapy can treat any disease: Experts
"It's important to rely on
facts and real science, not on myths or shortcuts" - Dr. Rajeev Jayadevan
There is no scientific evidence
to prove that urine therapy can treat any disease, said health experts on
Tuesday, after Bollywood actor Paresh Rawal vouched for its benefits for his
knee injury.
Key Points
1
Experts find no scientific evidence supporting urine therapy
2
Medical professionals warn against dangerous health misinformation
3
Drinking urine can introduce harmful bacteria and toxins
In a recent media interview, the
veteran actor claimed that he "sipped his urine like a beer first thing in
the morning" to heal his injured knee.
"I did for 15 days and when
the X-ray reports came in, the doctor was surprised," Rawal said.
"As an oncologist, I must
emphasise that while anecdotal experiences like Paresh Rawal's are fascinating,
they should not be mistaken for medical advice. There is no scientific evidence
supporting urine therapy as a treatment for any diseases whether
musculoskeletal injuries or cancer," Dr. Abhishek Shankar, Assistant
Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Dr BR Ambedkar Institute Rotary
Cancer Hospital at AIIMS, Delhi, told IANS.
"Even with all the
scientific progress and easy access to good healthcare information, it is
unfortunate that some people still look for shortcuts and try to promote them.
Drinking urine does not cure any health problems. This myth has been proven
wrong many times," added Dr. Rajeev Jayadevan, Convener, Research Cell,
Kerala State IMA.
Urine therapy, also known as
Urophagia, is the practice of drinking urine
In Ayurveda, urine was used to
treat asthma, allergies, indigestion, wrinkles and even cancer.
However, the claims are based on
anecdotes or ancient texts and have no robust scientific evidence to support
the benefits.
On the other hand, there is
evidence to show that drinking urine has several health risks, said Shankar.
Many studies showed that urine
contains bacteria, which if ingested could be harmful. It can also introduce
toxins into the gut and potentially cause further illnesses like stomach
infections. Further, because urine is a diuretic, it may also increase a
person's risk of dehydration.
Rawal is not the only one to
claim the benefits of urine therapy. The list also includes British TV star Ben
Grylls and Mexican boxer Juan Manuel Marquez.
"There is no credible
scientific evidence that supports this type of therapy for any benefit
whatsoever, urine is actually body based that contains a lot of waste materials
which the kidneys filter, and reintroducing it into the body can cause a lot of
side effects like infection, electrolytic balance or delayed appropriate
medical care," Dr Charudatt Vaity, a Mumbai-based intensivist told IANS.
The experts noted that recovery
from injuries depends on several factors like rest, nutrition, and appropriate
medical care. They cautioned the public to rely on evidence-based medicine
rather than unverified home remedies.
"It's important to rely on
facts and real science, not on myths or shortcuts," Jayadevan told IANS.
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