Is Dr. Oz a Quack?

Erica27511
Erica27511 Posts: 490 Member
edited December 21 in Chit-Chat
What does everyone think about him?
I've never given it any thought, but I have seen MFP members post things about him.

Today his facebook tip of the day was :
Sugar free gum can help you in your battle against a slowing metabolism. Not only do you burn calories while chewing, you’ll also be less tempted to fall back on high calorie foods.
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  • SofaKingRad
    SofaKingRad Posts: 1,592 Member
    I think he's totally legit. I mean, he's a doctor on TV!
  • nichalsont
    nichalsont Posts: 421 Member
    That must be some powerful chewing to burn enough calories to even mention.
  • victoria4321
    victoria4321 Posts: 1,719 Member
    I think he used to be a Dr, then he went crazy.
  • Erica27511
    Erica27511 Posts: 490 Member
    I have been chewing gum like crazy since I read it... think I have lockjaw! I can think of other ways I'd rather have lockjaw :blushing:
  • _Elemenopee_
    _Elemenopee_ Posts: 2,665 Member
    He sold his soul to Oprah and this is what's left.
  • mayerel
    mayerel Posts: 254 Member
    He's just tryin' to make a buck. Some of his tips might be legit, but he's got a lot of TV time to fill up!
  • arnie900
    arnie900 Posts: 22 Member
    A quack AND a fear monger!
  • Erica27511
    Erica27511 Posts: 490 Member
    He sold his soul to Oprah and this is what's left.

    Ugh, I am NOT an Oprah fan at all!
  • Jacwhite22
    Jacwhite22 Posts: 7,010 Member
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  • victoria4321
    victoria4321 Posts: 1,719 Member
    I have been chewing gum like crazy since I read it... think I have lockjaw! I can think of other ways I'd rather have lockjaw :blushing:

    What are some other ways you can have lockjaw? I'm curious.
  • Erica27511
    Erica27511 Posts: 490 Member
    Tootsie Pops, Jawbreakers :wink:
  • Cliffslosinit
    Cliffslosinit Posts: 5,044 Member
    People are sheep. That is why him and many others like him survive.
  • angeldaae
    angeldaae Posts: 348 Member
    What does everyone think about him?
    I've never given it any thought, but I have seen MFP members post things about him.

    Today his facebook tip of the day was :
    Sugar free gum can help you in your battle against a slowing metabolism. Not only do you burn calories while chewing, you’ll also be less tempted to fall back on high calorie foods.

    I believe he may have confused "mastication" with something else...
  • victoria4321
    victoria4321 Posts: 1,719 Member
    Tootsie Pops, Jawbreakers :wink:

    They're probably not too good for your diet or your teeth, just sayin'
  • crimsoncat
    crimsoncat Posts: 457 Member
    He's fine if you don't worship the ground he walks on. Listen to what he says to get you started, go out and do your own research, decide if he's right. As with anything on tv, take it with a pound of salt.
  • nichalsont
    nichalsont Posts: 421 Member
    I have been chewing gum like crazy since I read it... think I have lockjaw! I can think of other ways I'd rather have lockjaw :blushing:

    I would bet if you e-mail Dr. Oz he can sell you something to fix that jaw.
  • Excellentia
    Excellentia Posts: 182
    I think he's totally legit. I mean, he's a doctor on TV!

    :laugh:
  • luv_lea
    luv_lea Posts: 1,094 Member
    OMG, Someone mentioned Dr. Oz again...

    *eye twitch eye twitch*

    This. I've never even seen the show and get sick of hearing about him.
  • mematwosix
    mematwosix Posts: 1
    He recommends so many different products for weight loss, etc. every program that I tend to believe he is getting something ($$) from these companies. As soon as a product is recommended it flies off the shelf. I like to watch his show but not too sure how much credit I would put into these products.
  • ZombieSlayer
    ZombieSlayer Posts: 369 Member
    Yes.
  • shanchamber
    shanchamber Posts: 29
    I think he's totally legit. I mean, he's a doctor on TV!

    *thumbs up*
  • carld256
    carld256 Posts: 855 Member
    He actually used to be pretty good until he started all this supplement nonsense.
  • sxysantos
    sxysantos Posts: 41 Member
    He's fine if you don't worship the ground he walks on. Listen to what he says to get you started, go out and do your own research, decide if he's right. As with anything on tv, take it with a pound of salt.
    I totally agree! Research before you buy!!!
  • Ambrogio1
    Ambrogio1 Posts: 518 Member
    What does everyone think about him?
    I've never given it any thought, but I have seen MFP members post things about him.

    Today his facebook tip of the day was :
    Sugar free gum can help you in your battle against a slowing metabolism. Not only do you burn calories while chewing, you’ll also be less tempted to fall back on high calorie foods.

    Fact and only fact I will look at.

    Look at him. Does he look healthy? I think so. After that I dunno. He gets paid to have ppl watch his show
  • LabRat529
    LabRat529 Posts: 1,323 Member
    Today his facebook tip of the day was :
    Sugar free gum can help you in your battle against a slowing metabolism. Not only do you burn calories while chewing, you’ll also be less tempted to fall back on high calorie foods.

    This makes me laugh. I do chew gum to ward off the hungries. It also helps me avoid eating out of boredom. But I seriously doubt you burn a significant quantity of calories by chewing gum. Some calories? Sure. But enough to 'battle against a slowing metabolism"... yah... right.

    But my opinion on the man? That can be found here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/LabRat529/view/dear-doctor-oz-rant-warning-213984
  • Mary067
    Mary067 Posts: 31
    I think he is probably a good doc, but if I was to eat ALL the things in a day that he "says" we should, I would never lose weight and if I took All the suppliments that he "say" we need to take, I would be popping pill all day long. So I really just take his stuff with a grain of salt.
  • BigDaddyBRC
    BigDaddyBRC Posts: 2,395 Member
    Ask yourself...where does he make his money? Oh, that's right, by advertising crap on his show. And while he may not be Directly paid, his company is.
  • neverstray
    neverstray Posts: 3,845 Member
    I think he's legit. But, he's now a star, he's not a doctor anymore. So, whatever that means.
  • dragonbug300
    dragonbug300 Posts: 760 Member
    There could be merit to that... we already know that chewing gum can curb cravings for some people. Gum + water generally tricks the body into thinking you've eaten something substantial.

    To go further with that train of thought, chewing gum triggers your salivary glands to start working to aid in digestion. This may also tell your brain to kick up the metabolism as it does when you're actually eating a meal (which is why we always hear dietitians and fitness buffs recommending the 5-6 small meals a day approach to weight loss).

    As for Dr. Oz... I never watch the show, but given that it's a TV talk show I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that he probably dumbs down some of his info to pander to a broader spectrum of viewers.
  • vingogly
    vingogly Posts: 1,785 Member
    My personal opinion: his contributions to medical science are as valuable as that other Oprah discovery, Dr. Phil's, are to psychology. At least "Dr." Phil no longer claims to be a psychologist. :) See:

    http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/index.php/for-shame-dr-oz/

    Birds of a feather flock together. Quack quack quack ...
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