Dr. Oz Sued For Pushing 'Fake' Diet Supplement Garcinia Cambogia

The celebrity health expert, Dr. Oz, is facing a lawsuit over the weight loss supplement containing Garcinia Cambogia that he endorsed on his show.

Garcinia Cambogia is a tropical fruit that is also known as Malabar tamarind. Many claim that it blocks the body's ability to store fats and suppresses the appetite, which aids in weight loss. It also helps in keeping the blood sugar and cholesterol levels in check, WebMD reported.

Dr. Oz promoted the weight loss supplement on his show and even referred to it as the "magic weight loss cure." Labrada sold the supplements and, when it was featured on the "The Dr. Oz Show" on its "Five Biggest Fat Busters for Five Body Types in Just Five Days" episode, the sales of the said supplement skyrocketed.

The suit, filed by a consumer on behalf of all the purchasers, says that Dr. Oz described the supplement as the revolutionary fat buster and that it "could be the magic ingredient that lets you lose weight without diet or exercise."

The suit stated that the "Oz Effect" was behind the sudden growth in sales.

The Turkish-American cardiothoracic surgeon and TV personality already testified about the product in the Senate panel in 2014. He even cited a scientific study that backed up his statements during the grilling. Unfortunately, the new lawsuit stressed that the study he used has been discredited.

According to the lawsuit, "all credible scientific evidence" shows that Garcinia Cambogia simply doesn't work. The customers who purchased the item in the hopes of shedding the extra pounds felt that they were deceived by the company and the show.

Examiner has learned that the plaintiffs are now after Dr. Oz, Labrada, Harpo Productions and other parties involved in the show and the product to get their money back plus the damages.

Dr. Oz's rep already spoke about the issue on his behalf and stated that the new lawsuit is attacking the celebrity's free speech. "As we have always explained to our viewers, the Dr. Oz Show does not sell these products nor does he have any financial ties to these companies."

This incident should warn everyone who wanted to lose weight to be careful with whatever product they purchase, even if it is endorsed by a TV personality with impressive medical records. Moreover, there is really no magic pill that melts the pounds like butter.

One has to work out hard and practice a healthy diet to achieve his or her target weight. Supermodels do the same to maintain their body.

So, just a heads up, when it sounds too good to be true and you are doubtful about it, listen to your instinct because you can be right.