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Jameela Jamil has a scathing response to Khloe Kardashian promoting weight-loss shakes on Instagram: 'Be smarter than this'

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  • Jameela Jamil left a comment under Khloe Kardashian's latest Instagram ad for Flat Tummy Co products, this time promoting meal-replacement shakes that claim to help with weight loss .
  • Jamil pointed out Kardashian's access to a personal trainer and nutritionist as well as other possible help to maintain her image.
  • The actress also listed potential side effects of the company's tea products, which she said include "cramping, stomach pains, diarrhea, and dehydration."
  • While no side effects for the meal-replacement shakes promoted by Kardashian appear on Flat Tummy Co's website, some of the possible side effects Jamil lists on Instagram are mentioned as potential side effects of drinking Flat Tummy Tea .
  • Jamil wrote that the sponsored post could "hurt other girls" and told Kardashian to "be smarter than this."

"The Good Place" actress Jameela Jamil has frequently been outspoken about her concern over weight-loss products that target a young demographic on social media. On Wednesday, she turned to the comments section of Khloe Kardashian's latest sponsored Instagram post to spread her message.

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When Kardashian shared her latest Instagram post promoting Flat Tummy Co's meal-replacement shakes, which claim to help with weight loss goals, Jamil commented with a scathing response telling Kardashian to "be smarter than this."

Kardashian originally posted the ad for meal-replacement shakes on Wednesday with the caption: "Loving the way my tummy looks right now you guys!"

Instagram account Comments by Celebs shared a screenshot of Jamil's response.

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Jamil's comment begins by calling out Kardashian's access to possible additional help, such as a personal trainer and nutritionist, and suggests that the reality TV star should consider how her posts could "hurt other girls."

"It's incredibly awful that this industry bullied you until you became this fixated on your appearance," the actress wrote. "That's the media's fault. But now please don't put that back into the world, and hurt other girls, the way you have been hurt. You're a smart woman. Be smarter than this."

Jamil also goes on to list what she says are potential side effects of Flat Tummy Co products, including "cramping, stomach pains, diarrhea, and dehydration" from its Flat Tummy Tea.While no side effects for the meal-replacement shakes promoted by Kardashian appear on Flat Tummy Co's website, some of the possible side effects Jamil lists on Instagram are mentioned by the brand as potential side effects of drinking Flat Tummy Tea .

"If you're too irresponsible to: a) own up to the fact that you have a personal trainer, nutritionist, probable chef, and a surgeon to achieve your aesthetic, rather than this laxative product...And b) tell them the side effects of this NON-FDA approved product, that most doctors are saying aren't healthy. Side effects such as: Possible Flat Tummy Tea side effects are cramping, stomach pains, diarrhea and dehydration... Then I guess I have to," Jamil wrote.

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According to the company's website, "there shouldn't be any crazy side effects" because the "tea cleanse is 100% natural and doesn't have any nasties in it." However, the company says that its "Cleanse (evening) tea does work to help detoxify your body and may help you go to the bathroom," adding that consumers shouldn't be concerned as "it's really gentle."

The company also mentions experiencing possible dehydration. "You might find if you don't drink enough water that you'll get a little dehydrated so make sure you keep the water up," its website says.

The product page for the company's meal-replacement shakes claims to help with "self-control," and uses 20 grams of plant-based protein, 22 vitamins and minerals, and 50 fruits and vegetables to be "3 x more effective than diet and exercise alone."

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Jamil has been vocal about her issues with similar weight-loss products in the past. She previously called out Cardi B for promoting detox tea , and also addressed Kim Kardashian West's ad for appetite-suppressing lollipops.

A representative for Jameela Jamil declined to comment further. Representatives for Khloe Kardashian and Flat Tummy Co did not immediately respond to INSIDER's request for comment.

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