Zaidul Akbar has been a frequent target of health-related deepfake advertisements since 2024
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. Indonesia n physician and preacher Dr. Zaidul Akbar promotes a remedy for hypertension that promises results in just one week. As of writing, the video has already been viewed 450,000 times and has gained 2,300 likes and 62 comments.
The video claims that age, diet, obesity, and genetics are unrelated to hypertension, asserting instead that carbon monoxide exposure is the primary cause. It concludes by recommending a combination of honey and lemon peel as a treatment to normalize blood pressure overnight. Its claims about hypertension remedies could mislead viewers and potentially discourage them from seeking evidence-based medical treatments.
He emphasized that hypertension requires long-term management, including taking prescribed medication and undergoing lifestyle changes. “Unsupported claims, such as the efficacy of honey and lemon peel, may encourage individuals to abandon proven treatments,” he said.: This claim is incorrect. According to Al Farabi, the risk of hypertension increases with age, poor dietary habits, excessive salt intake, and obesity, among other factors.
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