Trusting Dr. Oz?

Martha_VH

Bek is right! Vitamins and supplements do have great benefit, but you have to take the right ones. Most of the supplements that you find at a Walgreens or grocery are not effective because many of them have harmful ingredients in the binding. For example, coal tar, which a) causes them to be cheap, and b) causes them to not dissolve properly in your body. Which means you are not getting the nutrition you want from that vitamin.

I work for a natural supplement company called Shaklee. I would encourage you to compare different natural and holistic brands. There are a lot of good ones out there. They do tend to be more expensive, but they work much better. Check out different brands to see if they have scientific studies showing that they actually help you feel healthier. Or talk to your friends, and see if any of them recommend any good natural supplements.

LabRat529

Hi all, so, I've recently read an article from Dr. Oz http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/5-fat-busters-5-body-types?page=4#copy that I stumbled upon from Pinterest. For me, at least, it seems like I can take the supplements of CLA and L-Carnitine. But I'm really nervous about it. They both have their benefits, but I'm reserved about taking any supplements at all. Is there anyone who has taken these who could give me more information? I am thinking on buying the supplements from Fruitful Yields, but I just want to be sure first. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Specifically about the CLA and the L-Carnitine-

They aren't going to hurt your health, but unless you're deficient in both for some reason, I see no real advantage to supplementing with them. They cost money and you might be better off spending that money elsewhere. However, that's a personal choice.

I think for me it really depends on what you think they are going to do for you. WHY do you want to take them? Do you think they'll help you lose weight? Do you think they'll work some other sort of magic? Odds are, some of their supposed magic is due to the placebo effect. There might be some health benefits that I don't understand. But if it were me, I'd do some more research. I'd never take Dr. Oz' word for it.

Erindipitous

Dr. Oz?

Elizabeth_C34

OP: Don't waste your money on supplements (except perhaps a protein supplement). You don't need them to drop weight. Just stick to eating well and exercising, and the weight will come off.

Also, avoid TV doctors like the plague. They are there for the money and will spew nonsense for ratings or to sell stuff.

taso42

Dr. Oz is a joke.

lisakyle_11

What about that doctor on Fox? Is he any good? He seems to be.

FOX network...? don't get me started.

Nopedotjpeg

One word: no.

Lindamack5987

I purchased Raspberry Keytones but my daughter did research and found it would affect your blood sugar and being diabetic I decided not to take them. Have not tried CLA.