India, July 9 -- Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, plays a role in many vital functions, including metabolism and immunity. While some might view vitamin C supplements as necessary, Dr Cyriac Abby Philips, a hepatologist known as The Liver Doc on social media, has a different opinion. Also read | Hepatologist reveals most dangerous supplement for your liver

Supplements might benefit people with restrictive diets or limited access to fresh fruits and vegetables. However, in an Instagram post on July 7, Dr Philips warned against 'useless' vitamin C dietary supplements. He said, "The most wasteful, absolutely useless dietary supplement that people spend money on, in today's world, is vitamin C."

A balanced diet typically provides sufficient vit...