Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Medical Scams To Avoid in 2022


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As the year begins, I want to warn you about the ever-present medical scams that threaten to vacuum your hard-earned bucks from your wallet.

 

Bogus weight loss programs like those promoted by Dr. Wizard of Oz: 

Beware of programs that claim:

  • You can lose weight without modifying the food you eat in quantity and quality.
  • Measuring your weight regularly is unnecessary.
  • Any weight loss will be permanent.
  • You’ll lose 30 pounds in 30 days,
  • A topical cream or lotion will suction off the pounds.
  • Their program works for everyone.
  • They provide magical pills that melt those pounds off.

 

Fake fertility supplements:

Last May, the FDA issued warning letters to 5 makers of dietary supplements that claim they can eliminate fertility issues.  They include:

• LeRoche Benicoeur and its ConceiveEasy program

  • EU Natural Inc. and its Conception Female and Male Fertility products 
  • Fertility Nutraceuticals LLC and its products “CONFLAM- Forte™,” “FERTINATAL® DHEA”, and “OVOENERGEN™ CoenzymeQ10”
  • Sal Nature LLC and its FertilHerb supplements
  • NS Products, Inc and its NaturaCure.


Quick cures of all sorts for cancer, diabetes, dementia, arthritis, sexual performance, the flu, STDs, and CoVid.  You can spot the fakes if they tout:

  • One product with universal power.
  • Personal testimonials.  BTW, they are often actors.
  • Quick fixes.
  • All natural cures.
  • Miracle cures.
  • Conspiracy theories.

 

Don’t be suckered or even worse.  Buy legitimate healthcare products.

 

https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/leroche-benicoeur-dba-conceiveeasy-613647-05202021

https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/eu-natural-inc-605871-05202021

https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/fertility-nutraceuticals-llc-605595-05202021

https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/sal-nature-llcfertilherb-605597-05202021

https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/6-tip-offs-rip-offs-dont-fall-health-fraud-scams

 

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Dr. Howard Smith ReportsBy Howard G. Smith MD, AM