ASK MR. VITAMIN

THE GREAT & POWERFUL OZ!

Q. I go in stores (drug stores, health food stores etc.) and there are shelf signs that say “As Seen on Dr. Oz”. I don’t have a TV. Who is Dr. Oz? Should I be buying stuff he recommends?
Shari B.

A. Wow…you need to come out from under your rock once in awhile. Actually I admire your “no TV” discipline. Wish I could be so strong. Anyway, it’s healthy that you are questioning what you see.

As we Americans are making the effort to get healthy, we often look to someone who “has the answers”…such as…Ask Mr. Vitamin. Today, on a nationwide scale that person is Dr. Mehmet Oz. A cardiothoracic surgeon. Dr. Oz first appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show in 2004 and launched the Dr. Oz Show in 2009. One of Dr. Oz’s most popular topics on his show is weight management. Many of his viewers are so dedicated that if he mentions an ingredient on the air, they are in search of his recommended products the moment the show is over. Within 60 minutes after the show airs, most of his recommended products are wiped off store shelves. Manufacturers are rarely prepared for this onslaught and are caught off guard by the sudden surge in nation wide demand. This of course creates a product shortage until everybody in the supply chain can get caught up.

As with any professed health guru (I include myself in this group) you need to weigh the source as well as the motive. Do they have knowledge based history (experience) or upper level education? What is their motive? Who is funding their program and are they actually trying to sell a product?

As for Dr. Oz, with the exception of a couple of areas, I highly recommend most all his chosen products. They are usually backed with proper research and manufactured by “A” rated supplement companies. Please understand…without exception, these products are not overnight cures. You must be willing to make a long term commitment before starting on these regimens.
AMV 

*Health Disclaimer: This information is not presented by a medical practitioner and is for educational and informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.