Gwyneth Paltrow faces fresh backlash over 'dangerous' wellness claims

Gwyneth Paltrow has come under renewed scrutiny over health discussions and wellness recommendations tied to her lifestyle brand Goop, with critics calling some of her advice “misleading” and potentially harmful to the public. 

Medical professionals and health commentators have voiced concern that certain wellness treatments and self-care practices associated with Paltrow’s platform lack scientific support and could pose risks if followed without proper oversight.

Among the most contentious aspects of the ongoing debate are past promotions of detox routines and wellness rituals that medical experts have said have no proven benefit and could, in some cases, be unsafe. 

According to Daily Mail, critics argue that presenting unverified treatments as beneficial may encourage people to forgo evidence-based medical care, a charge that has dogged Goop for years.

In earlier responses to critics, Paltrow has defended her approaches as personal experiences shared in collaboration with professionals, noting that they are not intended as universal medical advice. 

However, health authorities such as the head of the UK’s National Health Service have previously warned that some treatments promoted under her brand carry “considerable risks to health” when taken out of context or applied without proper guidance.