And at its worst, lends credibility to the use of unsafe supplements with dubious regulation. It encourages individuals to seek out alternative therapies in place of necessary medical care from qualified physicians. Packaging medical advice into “quick fixes” and “miracle cures” undermines evidence-based medicine. As a scientist, my greatest concern with Oz’s advice is his sensationalized rhetoric. A recent New York Times article describes dangers posed by excessive vitamin and supplement consumption still, more than 50% of adults taking one or more dietary supplement on a regular basis.īut the ultimate cost may be much more than monetary.
In 2009, the US supplement industry was estimated at 27 billion according to Consumer Reports. And as consumers we are very open to being seduced, and more than happy to pay for it. The idea of cutting back sodium and simple sugars is, admittedly, less seductive. But it would be hard to fill five hours a week with such a common-sense message. In fairness, Oz does tout the benefits of balanced nutrition and regular exercise. Oz often supports these claims by hosting “experts,” such as quack physician and anti-vaccine proponent, Joseph Mercola, describing him as a “pioneer in alternative medicine” and “a man your doctor doesn’t want you to know.” These posts are being written by a growing number of concerned scientists. But the result is that many of his recommendations are akin to the cure-all elixirs peddled by door-to-door salesmen in the patent medicine era of the late 1800s.Ī quick jaunt into the science blogosphere reveals a litany of unsubstantiated claims including: the effects of low-calorie sweeteners on appetite red palm oil and raspberry ketones as effective weight-loss supplements excessive coffee consumption to prevent diabetes fear mongering about arsenic levels in apple juice and even lending credibility to homeopathy. I’m not sure whether it’s willful blindness or calculated deception that causes him to disregard rigorous scientific standards. Given his education and influence, there’s no excuse for the unsubstantiated claims and sensational language that is so pervasive on his show. Yet, it’s these same qualities that have incited the ire of so many physicians and scientists. By all accounts, Oz is both an exceptionally bright and charismatic man. He holds degrees from both Harvard and University of Pennsylvania, has authored numerous research publications, and is currently a professor and the vice-chair of surgery at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Mehmet Oz has all the qualifications of a pre-eminent medical expert. And while he may be powerful, the scientific community is not convinced that his recommendations are all that great. I’m talking about mass-marketed medical guru and Oprah protégé, Dr.
CTA #22 Bus uptown Looking out of Corner Bakery in the Loop, Chicago.Have you bowed down before the great and powerful Oz? No, I’m not referring to the fictional wizard from Dorothy’s magical land. Viennese coffee at a traveler’s cafe Kopi Cafe in Ravenswood, yet another cool Chicago neighborhoodĮthiopian dinner, some beer, some whiskey, lots of walking and waiting for buses in the winds of Chicago winter. Waiting for the flightĪnd then, CHICAGO and a new neighborhood – Ravenswood. I like having time to kill, and I like killing it this way. I like to get to airports earlier than necessary. We had to see the Spoon, the Cherry, the new things, the sculptures strewn about the Walker Art Center. Some time to kill and a city to see, but cold, cold, cold, cold. #sketch #sketchbook #artstagram #lineart #fineliner #lamy #cafe #cafeart #pleinair #usk #uskminnesota #urbansketchers #artovercoffee #livemusic #brunch #minneapolis #instaart #artistsonig #draweverywhereĪ post shared by Nishant Jain on at 5:34am PDT Brunched at the Aster Cafe in Minneapolis’ Main St, where a gypsy jazz band pulled couples away from their omelettes and arugula.
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