The Dangers of Laxative Abuse

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About This Episode

Dr. Oz addresses the dangerous trend of laxative abuse for weight loss. He talks to a formerly obese mother who went from 260 pounds to just 78 pounds just using laxatives. It’s a Dr. Oz intervention!

Originally Aired:

January 29, 2013

Additional Air Dates:

March 1, 2013

Guests:

Tennie McCarthy,

Dr. Darria Long Gillespie,

Laura Hittleman,

Jennifer Stack

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