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So here is the problem: He is a surgeon, not a scientist. He is promoting health and wellness ideas that are based, or should be at least, on Scientific studies. It isn't about conflicting opinions, it is about the total lack of peer reviewed scientific support. He might be a brilliant surgeon, but he is using his credibility in that area to push things that aren't supported by the science. This is the very definition of Quackery.

If I needed some sort of cardiac surgery I would consider him. Anything else....NO!

I have low thyroid, but just above the level to be prescribed hormones. I had some terrible symptoms for about a year- I saw on his show that L-Tyrosine taken 2x a day will keep your thyroid in check. Well, I started taking it as directed and my hair stopped falling out, the ear ringing stopped,the weight gain slowed, the fatigue stopped, and the depression, dry skin and hair , and puffy face went away. I don't care about what the other people said- if I hadn't been watching that show, I may not be feeling well today.My doctors wouldn't listen...

So you didn't have hypothyroidism... what exactly were your levels? The symptoms you described ARE symptoms of depression (which you said you had) as well.

I'm hypersensitive to the, "I treated thyroid problems with such and such," because having HAD a long history of turbulent thyroid and adrenal issues, it's just not how it works... but boy, is "low thyroid" the thing people point to when they're depressed or having trouble losing weight. (Obviously, these are legitimate symptoms of hypothyroidism AND some cases of hyperthyroidism).

L-Tyrosine doesn't even remotely effect the thyroid, either... there's mixed science on if it actually benefits depleted cortisol, which also has symptoms you mentioned... but if Dr. Oz seriously said it helps thyroid, then you just gave us more evidence of his borderline malpractice.

I like Dr. Oz. He is a respected cardiologists and is well respected in the health community. He is much smarter than half the people on this board. Sorry, but I can not believe the ignorance on this board.

Dr. Oz is Actually a good doctor

As a doctor, he is actually one of the most accomplished cardiothoracic surgeons of his generation.

I can't believe I have to stress this again, but being a respected heart surgeon does not make you an expert in other areas, including the popular topics of nutrition and weight loss.

Am I going to go to my psychiatrist about asthma? No.
Am I going to go to a dermatologist about stomach pain? No.
Am I going to go to a heart surgeon to ask about raspberry ketones and fad diets? No.

"A pill could help us “burn fat without spending every waking moment exercising and dieting” and even combat “emotional eating.”

My hero! I can't wait till he discovers the pill that does my work, mows the lawn, feeds the animals, and brings me a beer!

I can't stand him for multiple reasons. But these are my big ones.

1. I don't see the point in having people touch body parts to learn about them. You don't need to do it, especially people who are not in the medical profession.

2. He had a show called "The Surgery You Should Be Getting". Where he spent most of the show convincing people why they should get gastric bypass surgery. With a raise of the hands, he had convinced 8 people in his audience they should get the surgery. From what I could see on the TV, they were not that obese and could easily lose the weight with proper diet and exercise.

I have low thyroid, but just above the level to be prescribed hormones. I had some terrible symptoms for about a year- I saw on his show that L-Tyrosine taken 2x a day will keep your thyroid in check. Well, I started taking it as directed and my hair stopped falling out, the ear ringing stopped,the weight gain slowed, the fatigue stopped, and the depression, dry skin and hair , and puffy face went away. I don't care about what the other people said- if I hadn't been watching that show, I may not be feeling well today.My doctors wouldn't listen...

So you didn't have hypothyroidism... what exactly were your levels? The symptoms you described ARE symptoms of depression (which you said you had) as well.

I'm hypersensitive to the, "I treated thyroid problems with such and such," because having HAD a long history of turbulent thyroid and adrenal issues, it's just not how it works... but boy, is "low thyroid" the thing people point to when they're depressed or having trouble losing weight. (Obviously, these are legitimate symptoms of hypothyroidism AND some cases of hyperthyroidism).

L-Tyrosine doesn't even remotely effect the thyroid, either... there's mixed science on if it actually benefits depleted cortisol, which also has symptoms you mentioned... but if Dr. Oz seriously said it helps thyroid, then you just gave us more evidence of his borderline malpractice.

This is only funny because without Tyrosine, the thyroid fails to function properly.

That is all...

The biggest loser trainers were on the other day....:sad:

I've lost all hope.

I've never cared for a doctor that pushes weight loss products and gimmicks. People fall for anything these days! Not all that glitters is gold.