The Times of India

'Grossly misinterpreted': Hepatologist challenges findings of IIT-BHU cow urine study

A prominent hepatologist has raised serious concerns about a government-funded study on cow urine, alleging it misidentified lab contaminants as natural compounds and made unsubstantiated health claims. The research, part of the SUTRA-PIC program, analyzed urine from indigenous cow breeds for potential applications. This controversy reignites debate over the scientific scrutiny of traditional practices and the allocation of public research funds.