Why is this doctor vexed with top Indian actors for endorsing bullet coffee?

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By Sumit Jha

Jan 21, 2024

Bulletproof coffee, also known as ghee coffee, is a high-calorie caffeinated drink made with added fat. It is designed to fuel your day by replacing carbohydrate-heavy breakfasts.

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Notable actors like Kirti Sanon, Aditi Rao Hydari, Jacqueline Fernandez, Shilpa Shetty, Rakul Preet Kaur, and others have been endorsing it.

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Bulletproof coffee was created by Dave Asprey, the creator of the Bulletproof Diet, and has become popular among low-carb and keto diet followers.

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“Absolute hype, no evidence,” said Kerala-based hepatologist Dr Cyriac Abby Philips, widely recognised as “TheLiverDoc” on X. He explained it is black coffee with added clarified butter.

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Citing scientific research, TheLiverDoc wrote, “This study showed that bullet coffee had no benefits over black coffee except that, unfortunately, it only increased calorie intake.”

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Citing another study, he said, “This study showed that consuming bullet proof coffee did nothing to your immune system. So yes, it does not boost your anything.”

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“This exhaustive review looked at all the claims and there were no significant improvements in cognition, alertness, or energy levels from bulletproof coffee compared to regular coffee.

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“Stick to regular black coffee minus the added sugar. It is the best. Watch your celeb idols dance. Do not take health advice from them,” Dr Philips concluded.

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