Truth Behind Popular Health Claims: In 2025, many health claims went viral on social media so much that people started accepting them as true. In this, from drinking urine to anti-aging supplements, different things spread so fast that people started considering them as home remedies or natural cures. But when doctors investigated these claims, many things turned out to be without scientific basis. Let us tell you about these in detail.

discussion of drinking urine

In April 2025, Paresh Rawal’s claim of drinking his own urine for 15 days for knee pain was much talked about. Doctors immediately clarified that urine contains toxins from the body and drinking it poses a risk of infection, pressure on the kidneys and electrolyte disturbances. That means this claim is completely devoid of scientific basis. In the same year, Sonali Bendre’s post also went viral in which she said that autophagy helped in her cancer treatment. Doctors clarified that autophagy is a cleansing process of the body, but not a cure for cancer. Many experts warned that due to false expectations, people start treatment late and come back only in stage 3 to 4.

big controversy

Another big controversy occurred in 2025 when it was spread on social media that autism was increasing due to giving more vaccines. The name of US President Donald Trump was especially associated with this controversy, after which all the agencies including WHO, CDC and ICMR said that there is no scientific connection between the vaccine and autism. Doctors warned that such claims weaken public confidence in vaccination.

NMN and the craze for anti-aging supplements

During this time, there was also a large-scale discussion about NMN supplement. It was said to reduce age, increase energy and improve recovery. To put it simply, the supplement was described as a “rejuvenating formula”. Doctors said that most of the research on NMM has been done on animals and there is no concrete evidence about its effect in humans. The safety of long-term use is also not clear. That means this trend was based more on marketing than science.

Doctors expressed concern

Many doctors expressed concern that such viral claims cause people to abandon real treatment and turn to alternatives. Due to this the disease increases and treatment starts late. Experts said that incomplete or wrong information spread on social media can mislead people and lead to serious consequences.

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Disclaimer: This information is based on research studies and expert opinion. Do not consider this as a substitute for medical advice. Before adopting any new activity or exercise, please consult your doctor or relevant specialist.

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