He's not My Oprah

Perhaps in the eyes of many viewers, they want to find out the truth before making such drastic changes to their eating habits. Imagine -- you’re at home sitting on the edge of your seat, licking lips over the 4 “best all natural weight loss aids” that might help shed those last few. Dying to hear about what ingredients are exactly needed “to add to every meal in order to drop the pounds” you listen to the solution—items “such as Maitake Mushroom Extract, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Sage Leaf Tea and Glucomannan.”

Dr Oz Sage Leaf Tea

The Dr. Oz Show recommends trying 1-cup sage leaf tea during breakfast and it will, “dramatically change the way your body is thinking about food.”

Here’s what I found. The sage teas traditional uses involve the treatment of upset stomach or indigestion, mouth, throat and skin inflammations. Also further research is needed to distinguish the benefits related to how much should be consumed. According to a livestrong.com article, “Sage leaf tea may not exactly be your cup of tea.” 

Dr Oz Alpha Lipoic Acid

The use of this supplement is actually said to terminate free radicals, however research shows in one study that the major benefit is found through those patients with nerve damage associated with diabetes mellitus.

Dr Oz Maitake Mushrooms

 This product comes in droplet form and is said to “control cravings by adjusting sugar levels. “

One study examined the hypoglycemic activity of three different fungi, including Maitake, all of which are rich in vanadium - a trace mineral found in many foods. Coprinus comatus, the common fungus often seen growing on the lawn was the one to show significant hypoglycemic effects in animals. Further research is suggested.

Dr Oz Glucomannan

 It’s one of those ingredients seen on the back of many processed foods as a thickening agent. There have been studies done to support the potential health benefits, however the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have not approved this product. 

My advice: eat a variety of colorful vegetables/ superfoods, exercise daily and stay clever!