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YouTuber Ankur Warikoo’s tweet on weight loss supplements draws flak; doc warns of dangerous side effects

by Universalwellnesssystems
YouTuber, Entrepreneur Uncle Warikohhis big tweet weight lossten years ago, may have inspired his fans and followers, but doctors and health experts claimed it was misleading.
On Monday, Uncle shared in a series of tweets how he lost weight from 88kg to 69kg in August 2013. He also shared details of his recent weight loss plan after losing eight kilos.
In his tweet, Uncle claimed that his recent weight loss (he lost 8kg and 4 inches off his waist) led him to a high-protein diet and intermittent fasting.
“As a vegetarian who doesn’t really like eggs, I found my diet to be high carb, low protein. , peanut butter, etc., along with your daily dose of whey protein,” he tweets.
For intermittent fasting, he says he increased the fasting time from 15 hours to 18 hours. “For the past eight years, I have been doing a 15 hour fast (last meal at 6:30pm, next meal at 9:30am, three meals a day). Last meal at 5pm, next meal changed to “11am – 2 meals a day) No loss of energy, no hunger, feeling incredibly light,” he tweeted. .
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Uncle says he burns about 1,500 calories on a six-hour meal plan. “The adaptability of our bodies is unbelievable. The first week was tough. After that there was not a single day. I was able to eat a big domino pizza much faster. Now So one slice (if at all) is enough!” he says. calorie intake.
Although his lifestyle has been highly praised, netizens have questioned his choice to share a supplement that was recommended by a fitness trainer.
In a tweet, Uncle shared an e-commerce link for a supplement he used to lose weight. “These are Amazon Affiliate Links. When you click on these links and make a purchase, you will earn affiliate income. 100% of that income will go to helping children in need. , 123 children, 54L,” he tweeted.
E-commerce affiliate links for Whey Protein, Omega 3, Vitamin D3, Ashwagandha, Curcumin, B Vitamins and Creatine are shared by entrepreneurs.
Uncle’s claims have been denounced by several netizens. Detailed tweets from Dr. Abby Phillips. his twitter account isliver doctor‘ caught everyone’s attention.
The hepatologist tweeted about the supplement Ankur shared.
In a lengthy tweet, Dr. Phillips shared information about common supplements used for weight management shared by Ankur. In his own tweet, Dr. Phillips said whey protein is for athletes, athletes, bodybuilders, and anyone with chronic liver or kidney disease.
“Omega-3 supplements are only useful for people with high triglycerides and for the purpose of lowering non-HDL. Creatine is only intended for muscle growth and endurance (because creatine is an energy source). The main side effect is weight gain due to water absorption.” Tissue. Not for everyone, only for serious/professional bodybuilders,” he said in a tweet. “Some supplements (ashwagandha and curcumin) are highly hepatotoxic in at-risk groups and cause dose-independent liver damage in healthy individuals,” he said in another tweet.
Some netizens have questioned the clinical evidence of the use of these supplements.
Read the tweet here:

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