Dr. Oz Weight Loss Scam!

   This guy is almost as bad as Dr. Phil and Oprah.  People tend to take what he says at face value without doing any researching of their own.  I am referring to Dr. Oz appearing in front of the U.S. Senate's Consumer Protection Panel.  There is no such thing as a magic pill.  There is no substitution for hard work...trust me, I'm still looking.  The fact is, "supplements" are meant to be "supplemental".  They really are not going to have much affect in and of themselves.  There are very few supplements out there that are even worth taking.  Of those, the difficulty is in finding legitimate, good quality versions.
 

   A good multivitamin would qualify as one.  Although it is recommended that you get as much of your vitamins and minerals from your diet, it is an impossible task to accomplish, considering the food quality we are presented with.  Make sure it contains Vitamin D...or get a separate vitamin D supplement.

     Fish oil, or more accurately, a quality source of omega 3 fatty acids, qualify as another.  Not only do they promote cell and heart health, but they also go a long way in counteracting the effects of the fluoride we can't seem to avoid ingesting.

    A good protein supplement isn't necessary if you eat enough of the right foods...so a good protein supplement is necessary.  Whey protein is generally the go to source and definitely gets the job done.  If you aren't concerned with putting on massive amounts of muscle, I would have to recommend hemp protein.  About half the protein of whey, but contains more amino acids, omega 3,has a high fiber content, and doesn't contribute to clogged arteries.
   I've experimented with CO Q10, ZMA (effective in helping with sleep quality), CLA, Green Tea, Chromium Picolinate, and a host of other popular fad supps.  The thing is, although effective to a very, very, very slight degree... the tiny amount of the active ingredients being provided make these supplements pretty much non existent in the body.
   One important lesson I have learned...don't take health and fitness advice from Dr. Oz.