“It’s A Scam!!” Dr. Now Issues Urgent Warning About “Fake” Weight Loss Gummies – Fans Beware… DON’T BUY THIS!
Dr. Younan Nowzaradan, the no-nonsense surgeon known to millions simply as “Dr. Now,” is fighting a new battle—and this time, it isn’t against patients breaking their diets. The My 600-lb Life star has issued a furious warning to his fanbase after discovering a massive online scam using his face and voice to sell “fake” weight loss gummies.
The 81-year-old bariatric surgeon took to social media this week to debunk the viral ads, which claim he has released a “miracle” CBD or Keto gummy that melts fat without surgery.
“There Is No Magic Pill”
The scam, which reportedly uses AI-generated deepfake technology to mimic Dr. Now’s voice, has tricked thousands of desperate fans into purchasing useless sugar pills.
“This is completely false,” Dr. Now stated in his warning. “I do not endorse any weight loss gummies, pills, or supplements. These companies are using my image illegally to steal your money. There is no magic pill for weight loss. The only way is hard work, diet, and surgery if necessary.”
“Stop Doing Weird Things”
Fans on Reddit have reported seeing ads on Facebook and Instagram where a digital version of Dr. Now appears to say, “I finally found the solution for patients who can’t lose weight.”
In classic Dr. Now fashion, the surgeon reminded his followers that his philosophy hasn’t changed. “You are not going to lose 30 pounds in one month eating candy,” he reportedly told a fan who asked about the products. “Stop doing weird things.”
Dangerous Imitations
Experts warn that these “fake” gummies aren’t just a waste of money—they could be dangerous. Because they are unregulated, many contain unknown ingredients that could interact with medications.
“People trust Dr. Now,” a consumer protection expert noted. “Scammers know that if they slap his face on a bottle, people will buy it. It’s predatory, and it targets the most vulnerable people who are desperate for help.”
Dr. Now is urging anyone who sees these ads to report them immediately and not to give their credit card information to these “fraudsters.”
