Dr. Oz under the microscope

I had to chuckle when I read the headline and saw the video of the All Mighty Dr. OZ being questioned by US senators about his wild claims for weight loss supplements. Does he really think this stuff works? Is he being paid to endorse this stuff? What is the truth here?What I find really disturbing is that he openly admitted he gives the products to his family to try. Really? Why would he risk untested, unregulated, non-FDA approved supplements on his loved ones? Are they that desperate to lose weight that they would risk their health on these expensive gimmicks? He agreed that most don't have the "scientific muster to present as fact". Then why risk your good name and family's health?Let's face it. If any of this stuff worked, we wouldn't have an epidemic of obesity in this country. If Garcinia Cambogia, Hoodia, Green coffee beans or HCG drops did what they say they do (i.e "increase metabolism, melt fat, lose weight without diet and exercise"), wouldn't we all be thin (or at least at a healthy weight) by now? I am amazed at how many people buy this stuff.Don't believe the hype. To my knowledge, the best way to lose weight is plain and simple. Eat less, move more. Stop relying on food as your therapist. Don't eat when you're not hungry. Quit making excuses for not exercising. Get enough sleep. Quit drinking soda and excessive amounts of alcohol. Drink more water. Keep produce in your frig and quit buying junk food because it's for "your kids, grandkids, whatever". If it's there- you're going to eat it. Let's get real already and stop thinking some magic pill will do the work for us. Until someone famous drops dead from these magical fat burners, they will still be on the market as our nation gets fatter.