'The Liver Doc' slams Cristiano Ronaldo for endorsing Herbalife, post goes viral

Cristiano Ronaldo has come under fire for endorsing a breakfast mix that claims to provide a “balanced mix of protein, fibre, vitamins, and minerals.” Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips, known as “The Liver Doc,” has criticized the football legend for promoting this product. After Ronaldo shared images of himself using the breakfast mix, social media users took the opportunity to troll him for his endorsement.

Ronaldo's endorsement gets a 'fact-check' 

Following the recent social media buzz surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo's post, Dr Philips expressed his concerns regarding the football star's endorsement of the product, referring to it as a low-quality protein option. 

A good way to start the day? A healthy breakfast. Herbalife Formula 1 delivers a balanced mix of protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.#Herbalife#HealthyBreakfastpic.twitter.com/0N3O59FWZP

— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) November 7, 2024

He responded to the tweet by Al-Nassr striker highlighting that there are many superior protein supplements available in the market for consumers to consider, suggesting that Herbalife may not be the best choice. Dr Philips also mentioned that Ronaldo's breakfast routine likely doesn't include Herbalife products, implying that the endorsement may be only motivated by financial benefits.

“There are far more, better protein supplements in the market that consumers can spend money on, definitely not Herbalife,” the doctor wrote in an X post.

“Ronaldo may or may not know this, but his breakfast definitely DOES NOT involve Herbalife products and this is just a paid (I wonder how much!) promotion for the company,” he said.

A good way to start the day? A healthy breakfast.

No doubt. But Herbalife has no role in it.

Herbalife is a multilevel marketing pyramid scheme company which manufactures low quality mixed protein made from pea and soy and includes other dangerous botanicals, all the while… https://t.co/jsO4l5TH22

— TheLiverDoc (@theliverdr) November 8, 2024

Users reactions to his post on X

Several users took to the post to criticize Ronaldo for his influence on millions. One user raised a valid concern about how his vast reach, being one of the most followed figures on social media, can mislead countless people.

Another user made a pointed remark about how celebrities often do not use the products they endorse, emphasizing that those who assume otherwise are likely to face negative consequences.

herbalife is scam

— ballerxbt🥷🏻 (@ballerxbt) November 7, 2024

You’re now a Herbalife influencer 😂

— Natasha Huckfield (@dramadelinquent) November 8, 2024

Herbalife giving you a bag

— aka (@akafacehots) November 7, 2024

Here is the best Herbalife meme. 🤣 pic.twitter.com/mTnoFqs1uF

— bobby_0081 (@bobby_0081) November 8, 2024

Please don’t fall for this. Even he doesn’t drink it.

— Hardik Bonthu (@bonthu_hardik) November 7, 2024

Additionally, Dr Philips previously condemned Samantha for promoting hydrogen peroxide nebulisation to her followers as a treatment for a common viral fever instead of recommending conventional medication.