Renowned hepatologist Dr. Kyriaku Abbey Phillips, also known as ‘The Liver Doctor’, recently accused Zoho’s co-founder and CEO of supporting the views of Professor V. Kamakoti, Director of IIT Madras. ) strongly criticized Mr. Sridhar Vembu. Professor Kamakoti advocated the medicinal properties of cow urine (gomutra).
In a post on Platform How long are you going to continue this?” Will you put your foot in the door and embarrass your followers by misleading them? ”
Liver Doc urges influencers to use their platforms responsibly, saying, “As influencers, we share valuable information about how we as a community can progress through science and the scientific method. Focus on spreading the word. Stop supporting ancient pseudoscience and outdated treatments. Refrain from amplifying misinformation, as seen in the case of the IIT Madras professor. Comments from Zoho CEO Sridhar on shaping public opinion criticized Mr. Venbu’s influence.
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Hey, your scientifically illiterate boomer uncle, the so-called Siddhas of traditional Indian medicine are also promoting fecal transplants. How long are you going to keep sticking your foot in your mouth, speaking behind your back, misleading your followers, and making a fool of yourself?
As a man… https://t.co/xOs6DUthPP pic.twitter.com/wlJFeXl1L9
— TheLiverDoc (@theliverdr) January 22, 2025
Mr Vembu defended Mr Kamakoti, arguing that those who ridiculed the use of cow urine lacked an understanding of evolving scientific perspectives. He compared this to the growing interest in fecal transplants and fecal pills sourced from healthy people, especially those in pre-industrial societies, as a means of restoring gut bacteria.
The liver doctor counters by emphasizing the scientific basis for fecal transplants, saying, “If you are interested in understanding the science behind fecal transplants, please read about our research. “We pioneered this method to help patients suffering from this disease.” Hepatitis” and shares links to related research.
The controversy comes after Kamakoti claimed at an event on January 15 that cow urine has “antibacterial, antifungal and digestive properties” and can effectively treat conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It started with that. His statements were met with skepticism, with critics dismissing them as pseudoscience and questioning their validity.
Liver doctors refute these claims, saying, “There is no scientific evidence to support the benefits of urine therapy. Stop spreading misinformation, and instead of relying on straw man arguments, educate yourself.” Please.” he explained.
