Question : CONSUMPTION OF VEGETABLE JUICES



(a) whether the death of a scientist in Delhi after consuming lauki (white guar

(d) juice has led to a raging debate on the safety in consumption of such juices as traditional remedies to many diseases;

(b) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto; and

(c) the steps taken by the Government to dispel doubts lingering in the minds of the people over consumption of vegetable juices as traditional remedies?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI S. GANDHI SELVAN)

(a) to (c) The entire matter will be investigated by a team of Medical Officers and Scientists.