anyone else thinks Dr. Oz is a quack?

Erica_theRedhead

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I have to admit, the only Dr. Oz that I come across is the 20 minutes I may see of his show at the gym, or the hundreds of people that come into my pharmacy after every show requesting the latest buzz chemical that he mentions.

This week is raspberry ketones. After getting about 15 people asking if we sell it, I decided to look up the evidence that backs up his claim that it is a "miracle fat-burner." Long story short, it's not a new chemical (been around since the 60s), nor has it been tested in humans. Also, they do not recommend people who have heart disease, diabetes, asthma/COPD, or neurologic or depressive disorders to take it because it may effect your condition.

I know a lot of people eat this stuff up (no pun intended) but seriously. Just cut some fat out of your diet and maybe eat some fruit every once and awhile. It's definitely cheaper, and will probably work better. And the next time you go into a pharmacy, please do not quote Dr. Oz as your medical reference. Thanks.

TriciaZ944

Haha how ironic you posted this... My coworker was talking about how she was looking for that because she heard it on dr oz. I never watch him so I'm clueless with what his advice is.

JennATC

I dislike him. I think he gets people all riled up about something that may be nothing.

AllanMisner

I'll reserve judgment until I get a chance to try his high protein faux ice cream sandwiches:

Ingredients:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (fat-free)
- 1 banana
- 1 TB lemon juice
- 1 scoop Whey Protein or Chocolate Whey Protein (for chocolate ice cream sandwiches!)
- Graham Crackers
Directions:
1. Blend all of the ingredients in a blender, except for the graham crackers.
2. Put the mixture in the freezer until it is somewhat solid. You should take it out of the freezer and mix it a few times while it is freezing, to make a better mixture. Or I bet if you have an Ice Cream Machine and put the mixture in there, it will turn out the best.
3. Once it is firm enough, put some of the mixture between 2 graham crackers and re-freeze until you are ready to serve them!

Chagama

---RANT ALERT---

I have to admit, the only Dr. Oz that I come across is the 20 minutes I may see of his show at the gym, or the hundreds of people that come into my pharmacy after every show requesting the latest buzz chemical that he mentions.

This week is raspberry ketones. After getting about 15 people asking if we sell it, I decided to look up the evidence that backs up his claim that it is a "miracle fat-burner." Long story short, it's not a new chemical (been around since the 60s), nor has it been tested in humans. Also, they do not recommend people who have heart disease, diabetes, asthma/COPD, or neurologic or depressive disorders to take it because it may effect your condition.

I know a lot of people eat this stuff up (no pun intended) but seriously. Just cut some fat out of your diet and maybe eat some fruit every once and awhile. It's definitely cheaper, and will probably work better. And the next time you go into a pharmacy, please do not quote Dr. Oz as your medical reference. Thanks.

Absolutely. I'm with you 100%

notorious_bob

Today., Fox's favorite shill was recommending IP-6. repackaging of a previously failed vitamin Inositol Phosphate. He argues that it fights cancer. (nothing screams ethical like ripping off cancer patients). Here's the problem It's real name is Phytate and it is not digestible to humans or nonruminant animals, however, so it is not a source of either inositol or phosphate if eaten directly.

lynnetted43

if we went out and bought everything that guy says to to lose weight, we would need a medicine cabinet the size of a refridgerator!!