Doctor warns against following diets promoted by social media celebrities

A doctor specializing in Bariatric surgery at Health Point Hospital, a Mubadala health care facility, warned people who want to lose weight against relying on fast diets and tips promoted by celebrities on social networking sites.

Dr. Mohammed Al Haddad, head of the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Centre at Healthpoint stated that many members of the public tend to follow diets that are a “magic formula” for quick weight loss. These diets often become popular due to their support by some celebrities and influencers on social media.