Dr. Oz’s Weight Loss Drink
In this article, you will find how to make Dr. Oz’s Swimsuit Slimdown Weight Loss Drink and what we think of it.
What is Dr. Oz’s Weight Loss Drink?
Dr. Oz’s Weight Loss Drink is a drink that, according to Dr. Oz, will help you slim down.
He claims this drink breaks down fat cells and flushes fat as you eat your food.
Recipe
Here is the recipe. Mix the following ingredients:
- 1 cup of grapefruit, orange juice, or pineapple juice (without added sugar)
- 1 teaspoon of honey
- 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar
You can add slices of lemon and ice cubes to make it more refreshing.
And there you go, the refreshment is ready to be enjoyed!
When should I drink it?
Drink a glass of Dr. Oz’s Weight Loss Drink before every meal.
Do the ingredients make you slim down?
To know if Dr. Oz’s claims are correct, we have determined if each ingredient in his drink helps with weight loss.
Grapefruit juice
A study involving 91 obese individuals reported that drinking 8 ounces of grapefruit juice before every meal helped them lose 1.5 kg after 12 weeks1.
Another study revealed that grapefruit was more effective than Sibutramine, an anti-obesity drug, in inducing weight loss2.
Overall, these studies showed that grapefruit aids in slight weight loss.
Besides, although grapefruit juice has an acidic taste, it has an alkalizing effect on your body and can therefore be consumed in case of heartburn and GERD.
Moreover, grapefruit juice reduces blood glucose levels in non-diabetic and diabetic individuals1,3.
Honey
In this drink, honey not only plays the role of sweetener to counterbalance the slightly bitter taste of the grapefruit.
It also prevents excessive weight gain and reduces blood sugar levels4.
Apple cider vinegar
A study involving 175 obese adults showed that an intake of vinegar reduced body weight and fat mass5.
Furthermore, the consumption of apple cider vinegar reduces cholesterol and blood glucose6.
Does Dr. Oz’s Weight Loss Drink really work?
We tried Dr. Oz’s slim down drink, to which we added lemon slices and ice cubes.
It’s one of the most delicious and refreshing drinks. Moreover, its consumption is not limited to the summer season.
We cannot say if it works to slim down as we did not drink it daily.
However, we can report that, in the past, we drank a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar mixed with water before each meal to treat heartburn.
With amazement, we noticed that it made us lose weight.
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Side effects
Grapefruit juice
Thanks to its rich content of flavonoids, grapefruit juice is beneficial for health, including treating diabetes or cardiovascular disease7.
However, a cytochrome P450 enzyme found in grapefruit interacts with many drugs7.
For this reason, if one is on medication, replace grapefruit juice with orange or pineapple juice7.
Related: Is Lemon Water Good For Detox?
Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar can have an erosive effect on tooth enamel8.
When regularly consuming apple cider vinegar, it is best to use an eco-friendly straw.
Related: 3 Best Liver Cleanse Juice Recipes
Summary: Dr. Oz’s Weight Loss Drink
Dr. Oz’s Weight Loss Drink is a drink that Dr. Oz claims will help you slim down.
Its recipe consists of mixing the following ingredients:
- 1 cup of grapefruit, orange, or pineapple juice
- 1 teaspoon of honey
- 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar