But Weil is hardly an objective expert on supplements. The more supplements Weil can persuade consumers to buy, the more he benefits. Consumers should bear that in mind when they listen to his advice.
People who go to the Web site for more information and read that thinking they're getting an objective, balanced view are going to be misled and fooled.
It sets a bad precedent to focus on one food, as if it were a magic bullet. What this will do is encourage people to stuff themselves on oat bran products or oat products at the expense of some other good food.
Either Larry King has a knack for picking weak products to pitch, or manufacturers seek him out to lend credibility to supplements that could use some.
