Mehmet Oz, MD is currently running for Senate from Pennsylvania ( Born in Ohio, spent most of his life in New Jersey), but even if you don’t live there, chances are you’re probably somewhat familiar with him.
gained fame as a regular customer of oprah (who, by the way, recently Endorsed his opponent John Fetterman), and went on to host his own daytime talk show, Doctor Oz Show. Over the years, he also graced the covers of magazines. Doctor Oz the Good Life, It seems to be paused now.
Despite the fact that he is a medical doctor, he has a long history of sharing some pretty wacky health opinions. There are a variety of things, including those that are sexual.
To be clear, we are not calling out the few examples Dr. Oz spoke of out of turn. and to prove just Just how off the mark some of his advice was, we’ve put together a list of some of his worst moments.
- He claimed that selenium supplements could prevent cancer. In a 2012 episode of doctor oz show, He called selenium, a mineral found in certain foods, the “holy grail of cancer prevention.” washington post. However, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH (National Institutes of Health)), there is actually no solid evidence that it reduces cancer risk.
- He said three foods could specifically reduce the risk of ovarian cancer “up to 75%.” in 2011 he said doctor oz show A group of actual researchers, outraged by claims that endive, red onion, and sea bass could significantly reduce the risk of ovarian cancer, wrote in a 2012 article:Reality check: there is no such thing as a miracle foodwas published in a magazine nutrition and cancer.
- In 2010, he hinted that sleeping with lavender soap could help combat restless leg syndrome (RLS). Yes you read that right.As insider reported in a 2010 episode of doctor oz show, he said. Lavender has a relaxing effect and is considered beneficial in its own right. ’ This isn’t necessarily harmful per se, it’s just… not right.As one medically reviewed articles “There is no evidence that bed soap helps relax feet. There is no logical reason to have soap in bed to treat restless legs or leg cramps.”
- He was literally questioned by the Senate for endorsing two weight loss products on TV. In June 2014 he Appeared False advertising hearings were held before the Senate Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Insurance. The subcommittee questioned him as to why he endorsed raspberry ketones and green coffee extract as a weight loss wonder. It states that it is possible to “dissolve” the Politico. At one point during the hearing, former Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill told Dr. Oz, “The scientific community is pretty much one-size-fits-all to you.”
- He recommended HCG, a hormone produced by the placenta during pregnancy, for weight loss. In 2011, he devoted airtime to what he called a “controversial” weight loss approach called the HCG diet. washington post. How controversial, you may ask? Followers were advised to take dietary supplements containing human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), a hormone produced during pregnancy, and to limit food intake to 500 calories per day (!). The FDA says it’s “reckless” to take HCG-containing products to lose weight.this 2020 statement from the administration “If you have HCG products for weight loss, stop using them, throw them away, and stop following diet instructions.”
- In 2020, he spoke about the benefits of hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for COVID-19. fox news. In a largely incoherent speech just weeks after COVID-19 began to spread widely in the United States, Dr. Oz hinted that hydroxychloroquine could cure people seriously ill with the virus.Even now, nearly three years after its introduction no strong evidence To support the use of medicines for COVID treatment.
- In a recent debate, the abortion decision was dictated by “women, doctors and local political leader“ pregnant? Yes — we agree with him there. doctor? of course! Local politicians, on the other hand, should not have a say here.
In addition to the above, Dr. Oz’s campaign crouches low enough to attack opponents’ health.in a statement given to insider His team was described by one of his aides in August as follows: Another aide defended the statement, saying Fetterman said he couldn’t get up for more than 10 minutes. CNN report. Dr. Oz, when asked by NBC News if he ever speaks like this to his patients, said: Saidsimply “no”.
The above claims (which by no means constitute an exhaustive list) are unsubstantiated at best and potentially dangerous at worst. Conclusion? Dr. Oz is probably not your best bet as a public representative when our elected officials play a huge role in our everyday health and well-being!
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