Mumbai
The message circulating on social media with the name of Dr Rajendra A Badwe, Tata Memorial Hospital stated that the doctor claims hot coconut water can kill cancer cells
Updated : May 18, 2019, 06:20 AM IST
While there has been a viral message of social media platforms such as WhatsApp and Facebook about a renowned surgical oncologist and director of Tata Memorial Hospital claims that hot coconut water can cure cancer, the doctor and the hospital specialised for cancer treatment has given out a statement that the viral message is false and people should not trust the viral message.
The message circulating on social media with the name of Dr Rajendra A Badwe, TATA Memorial Hospital stated that the doctor claims hot coconut water can save you a person. It kills cancer cells.
Looking at the viral message, the doctor and the hospital has given out a statement, "It has come to our notice that there is a message circulating in social media that Dr Rajendra Badwe, Director, Tata Memorial Center has suggested that hot coconut water can destroy cancer cells and is the latest treatment for all types of cancer. We would like to clarify to all concerned that this is a fake message and neither Dr Badwe nor the hospital subscribes to this view."
The statement further added, "There is no data to suggest that hot coconut water can provide cures for any type of cancer. The public is requested not to be misinformed by such false and harmful messages sent on social media."
The message has been posted on various Facebook pages and forwarded on WhatsApp groups.
The message on social media read: cut two to three thin coconut flakes in a cup, add hot water, it will become "alkaline water", drink every day, it is good for anyone. Hot Coconut water releases an anti-cancer substance, which is the latest advance in the effective treatment of cancer in the medical field. Hot coconut juice has an effect on cysts and tumours. Proven to remedy all types of cancer.