Here Are All The Baseless Claims Dr. Oz Has Made In The Past As He’s Tapped To Lead The Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services

During the Covid-19 pandemic, Oz became an informal advisor to Trump. Together, they pushed hydroxychloroquine as a treatment, despite scientists warning it wasn’t safe or effective. Oz said the drug had some “case studies” backing it, while Trump called it a “game-changer.” The real game-changer? The deaths caused by taking this drug unnecessarily. A study found that nearly 17,000 patients in several countries may have died because of it. Anthony Fauci, a respected expert, warned against hydroxychloroquine, but Trump ignored him. Instead, he famously said, “What do you have to lose?” Apparently, for many patients, the answer was their lives.

Dr. Oz’s TV show was a goldmine of questionable advice. In 2012, he called selenium supplements the “holy grail of cancer prevention.” Yet, a 2014 study showed no evidence that selenium prevents cancer. Worse, high doses can cause serious health issues like kidney failure and heart problems. Then there was his claim that eating red onion and sea bass could lower ovarian cancer risk by 75%. No study backed this. Scientists even wrote a paper to warn against such exaggerated health claims, asking experts to stop “sensationalizing” findings. And let’s not forget Oz’s bizarre advice to put lavender soap under your sheets for cramps. His explanation? “We think the lavender is relaxing.” Sure, Dr. Oz, and maybe waving a magic wand works too!