Trisha Yearwood, the renowned country music star, recently issued a warning to her fans regarding a health scam that exploits her image to promote products she has never endorsed. This article delves into the details of the scam, the importance of verifying celebrity endorsements, and what to look out for when considering weight loss supplements.
The Keto Gummies Scam: An Exploitation of Celebrity Likeness
Trisha Yearwood alerted her fans via an Instagram post on April 6, stating, “To my friends and fans, please know that I have NEVER sold nor endorsed any product advertised as ‘Keto Gummies.’ Fake advertisers are exploiting my name, my face, my voice, and my overall likeness without my permission." She emphasized her lack of knowledge about the product's contents, manufacturing, and safety, and assured her fans that she would always be transparent about any product endorsements. These ads appear to be part of a targeted scam.
The weight loss scam claimed that Yearwood endorsed various keto gummies, CBD gummies, or diet pills products, which was false. Yearwood and other celebrities who appear in these scams have nothing to do with these keto or CBD gummies products.
These scams often utilize AI-generated audio to mimic celebrities' voices. Scammers find raw sound clips of celebrities speaking and feed those audio files into a voice-replication tool. For example, one of the scam video ads had Yearwood saying, "Hey y'all." The video showed random clips and photographs of the couple, but only the audio was generated by AI.
Garth Brooks, Yearwood's husband, has also been a target of these scams, with some ads even including audio recordings of Brooks talking. The couple had absolutely nothing to do with these products.
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Verifying Celebrity Endorsements: A Crucial Step
Yearwood’s message resonated with her followers, who expressed gratitude for her clarification. One Instagram user commented, “Thank you for [posting] this message-it is so hard to tell the difference in these ads on what’s true and what is not!!! So sad it’s gotten so bad.” Another noted, “I knew all those photos in the advertisement with you and Garth were taken from other events.”
Yearwood isn’t the only celebrity this scam is targeting, though. As her followers were quick to point out, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, and Oprah Winfrey have all been advertised in conjunction with the fake diet gummies, as well.
It is essential to be mindful of celebrity-backed product claims encountered online and exercise caution when making purchases through social media.
Trisha Yearwood's Weight Loss Journey: A Focus on Healthy Habits
While Yearwood has been candid about her weight loss journey, she has never endorsed keto gummies or similar products. In a 2013 interview with Good Housekeeping, she revealed her approach to getting her health in order.
A few times a week, Yearwood told Good Housekeeping she made seven days’ worth of meals and snacks from the “good” foods she loves-cabbage, carrots, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, apples, grapefruit, and grilled chicken. In addition, she cut out white foods like sugar, pasta, and white bread because they are nutritionally empty and could lead to overeating.
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The singer said she avoided eating late into the night by crocheting furiously at the back of the house, far away from the kitchen. However, Yearwood’s friends suggested another strategy, to try Zumba. Despite initially feeling intimidated, Yearwood told the outlet Zumba classes had worked well, both time and energy-wise: “If I go to Zumba at 6:30, I don’t get home until almost eight o’clock.
Weight Loss Gummies: What to Consider
Weight loss gummies claim to burn fat, suppress appetite, and otherwise support the quest to shed pounds. Supplements are not regulated by the FDA, so speak with your doctor before taking them.
Weight loss gummies are one of many types of weight loss supplements you can find at almost any drugstore. The idea is that taking the gummy may help support your other weight loss efforts like diet and exercise.
Common Ingredients and Claims
The most common ingredient in gummies is apple cider vinegar (ACV). ACV’s effect on weight loss isn’t fully understood. There is evidence to support that AVC may increase fat metabolism and promote fullness.
In one research review, people with obesity who took ACV daily for 12 weeks saw a weight reduction of 1.6 kilograms. However, within 4 weeks of stopping the vinegar, their weight and waist circumference returned to their pre-research participation weight and size. Researchers noted that there are limited human trials and research limitations. More research, especially human trials, is necessary.
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Other active ingredients include:
- Green tea extract
- Garcinia extract
- Raspberry ketones
- Green coffee bean extract
- Caffeine
- Coffea robusta extract
Some keto weight loss gummies like Vitalena Nature’s Keto Burn Gummies contain exogenous ketones. Exogenous ketones induce a similar but different metabolic state than that of naturally occurring ketones. More research is needed to determine their effect on ketosis and weight loss.
Popular Weight Loss Gummies: A Closer Look
The following gummies are bestsellers on Amazon with anecdotal evidence to support them. More research is needed to substantiate each product’s claims.
- Goli Apple Cider Vinegar Gummy Vitamins: These gummies contain ACV and vitamin B12. The claim is that these ingredients support metabolism, digestion, and appetite suppression. Reviewers say the quality and taste are good, making it easier than drinking straight ACV. A couple of people point out that they noticed an increase in energy but no change in weight.
- Nobi Green Tea Fat Burner Gummies: These gummies contain green tea extract, garcinia extract, raspberry ketones, green coffee bean extract, and caffeine. The claim is that these ingredients help burn calories and fat, support metabolism, and suppress appetite. Reviewers say the gummies gave them more energy and may have contributed to modest weight loss. Several people noted not experiencing any weight change while using this product.
- Hydroxycut Gummy Vitamin: These gummies contain vitamins and minerals along with Coffea robusta extract. The bottle features a study on this ingredient, claiming that participants lost about 5 pounds more than the control group over 60 days. Reviewers say these gummies help suppress appetite. Several reviewers mention experiencing side effects like headaches or jitteriness. Many negative reviews revolve around the texture being too slimy and dry, or the gummies sticking together.
Potential Risks and Side Effects
Speak with a doctor before trying weight loss gummies. While some may not cause any adverse effects, others may interact with medications you’re taking or cause side effects.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not approve weight loss supplements before sale. They have found hundreds of supplements on store shelves that contain potentially harmful ingredients. Side effects vary depending on the ingredients in whatever gummies you take.
The FTC warns consumers about weight loss supplements. Before buying a supplement, consider false promises. If a product says you’ll lose 30 pounds in 30 days without diet or exercise, it’s likely a red flag. The same red flag applies to promises that a product will work for everyone or take weight off permanently.
It’s also important to watch for fake “success” stories. Scammers may use images that do not belong to them or steal logos from new organizations to promote their products. Some “before” and “after” images may even be altered to exaggerate weight loss.
If a claim seems too good to be true, it likely is.
FDA Public Notifications: Hidden Ingredients in Weight Loss Supplements
The FDA has issued numerous public notifications regarding weight loss supplements found to contain hidden drug ingredients. These notifications serve as a warning to consumers about the potential dangers of using such products. Here's a list of some of the supplements that have been flagged:
- FATZorb (07/22/2025)
- Toki Slimming Candy (06/24/2025)
- LipoFit Turbo (11/27/2024)
- THERMO SHOCK (11/22/2024)
- ITCHA XS (10/30/2024)
- Body Shape Weight Loss System (10/02/2024)
- Govvi WOW! (12/21/2023)
- Phentamene XT (5/05/2023)
- NORF 20 (5/01/2023)
- Alfia Weight Loss Capsules (2/08/2023)
- Lipopastilla + Gold Max (7/22/2022)
- Dr. Reade Slim Sense (7/15/2022)
- Hydro Pinapple [sic] Burn (7/26/2021)
- Cholestene (7/09/2021)
- Genesis Ultra Slim Gold (7/01/2021)
- 365 SKINNY High Intensity (6/30/2021)
- Miss Slim (6/04/2021)
- Tummy Tuck Max (4/29/2021)
- Vy & Tea (Vietnamese Version) (2/26/2021)
- Super Slim (12/17/2020)
- Lishou Slimming Coffee (12/17/2020)
- Li Da Daidaihua Plus (12/17/2020)
- Imperla Elita Vitaccino (12/17/2020)
- Fruta Planta (12/17/2020)
- Fruta Bio (12/17/2020)
- Burn 7 (12/17/2020)
- Livtone (11/18/2020)
- Detox Plus (12/04/2019)
- CholesLo (10/24/2019)
- Skinny Pill (10/17/2019)
- Lanugar (9/06/2019)
- JaDera PLUS (9/06/2019)
- Sheaya Lender (9/06/2019)
- Love in S (9/06/2019)
- Reduktis Max (7/16/2019)
- Lipro Dietary Capsule (7/01/2019)
- Adelgasin Plus (6/26/2019)
- Super Slimming Herb (6/26/2019)
- Lishou Fuling Jiaonang (6/26/2019)
- Detoxi Slim (6/26/2019)
- Absolute Nine Slim (6/26/2019)
- GoLean Detox (1/28/2019)
- Ultra Fit (1/28/2019)
- Slimmer Extreme Thermogenic Formula (1/28/2019)
- Slim Bio Capsules (1/28/2019)
- Slimina (1/28/2019)
- Pink Granada (11/21/2018)
- Green Lean Body Capsule (10/01/2018)
- Shengan Natural Model (10/01/2018)
- Like Slim Coffee (10/01/2018)
- In Shape (10/01/2018)
- Baschi Quick Slimming Capsule (10/01/2018)
- BodySlim Herbal (8/31/2018)
- Easy 2 Slim (8/31/2018)
- Slimming Capsule (8/31/2018)
- Nuvitra (8/10/2018)
- Asunsa (7/09/2018)
- Lyn DTOX FS3 (7/09/2018)
- Adipotrim XT (7/03/2018)
- Body Shape Weight Loss System (7/03/2018)
- Row of Antibody Pil (7/03/2018)
- Adriana Balance S (6/20/2018)
- AB Slim (6/20/2018)
- PAYA Dietary Supplement Product (6/07/2018)
- Asia Slim Capsules (11/22/2017)
- Adipessum Miracle Slimming Capsules (11/20/2017)
- Fruta Planta Life (Garcinia Cambogia Premium) (11/20/2017)
- A1 Slim (10/03/2017)
- Physic Candy - Define (8/31/2017)
- Physic Candy - Curve (8/31/2017)
- Slimming Plus Advanced (2/03/2017)
- Platinum Weight Loss Solution - Fat Loss Metabolizer (2/03/2017)
- Platinum Max Strength Blue Pill Version (2/03/2017)
- Lean Extreme Max (2/02/2017)
- X-treme Beauty Slim (2/02/2017)
- Queen Slimming Soft Gel (12/22/2016)
- ABX Weight Loss (11/16/2016)
- Supreme Slim 5.7 (11/09/2016)
- Ultimate Body Tox (11/07/2016)
- Zi Su Body Fat Health II (Zi Su Shou Shen Ying Yang Su II) (10/25/2016)
- Skinny Bee Diet (10/19/2016)
- Results (10/19/2016)
- Accelerator Boost (10/19/2016)
- Natural Eruption (8/16/2016)
- Citrus' Fit (8/09/2016)
- Adelganzantes R-II (8/09/2016)
- Zi Xiu Tang Beauty Face and Figure Capsule (7/28/2016)
- Ultimate Lean (7/28/2016)
- Slim Fit X (7/27/2016)
- Maxx Easy (7/27/2016)
- Mang Luk Power Slim (7/27/2016)
- Mang Luk Power Slim Detox (7/27/2016)
- Xcelerated Weight Loss Ultra Max (7/22/2016)
- Xcelerated Weight Loss Turbo Charge (7/22/2016)
- Xcelerated Weight Loss Charged Up (7/22/2016)
- Dream Body Advanced Acai Weight Loss (7/11/2016)
- Dream Body Extreme Gold (7/11/2016)
- Dream Body Original Formula (7/11/2016)
- Extra Slim Plus Acai Berry Weight Loss Formula (7/11/2016)
- Exhilarate (7/11/2016)
- Step 2 (6/06/2016)
- Black Label X (5/06/2016)
- Black Gold X Advanced (4/26/2016)
- 3rd Degree (4/26/2016)
- Propell Platinum (3/28/2016)
- ENVY BP (3/29/2016)
- ZlimXter Capsules (3/17/2016)
- Xerophagy Capsules (3/17/2016)
- Eradicate Capsules (3/17/2016)
- Dynamizm Capsules (3/17/2016)
- La'Trim Plus (12/21/2015)
- Evolve Bee Pollen (12/18/2015)
- Jenesis (12/18/2015)
- Oasis Bee Pollen (12/18/2015)
- Prime Bee Pollen (12/18/2015)
- Thirty Plus (12/17/2015)
- Lipo Escultura (12/02/2015)
- Zero Fat (11/19/2015)
- SPCARET Princess Diet (11/19/2015)
- Slyn Both (11/19/2015)
- Perfect Slim Fast Track Slim (11/19/2015)
- Super Herbs (11/19/2015)
- Xtreme Fat Burner Capsules (10/23/2015)
- Tip-Top Shape (10/23/2015)
- Lishou Slimming Coffee (10/23/2015)
- Basha Nut 100% Fruit Soft Gel Capsules (10/23/2015)
- Ultimate Herbal Slimcap (10/01/2015)
- NATUREAL (10/01/2015)
- Meizi Super Power Fruits Herbal Slimming Formula (9/03/2015)
- Achieving Zero (8/06/2015)
- Zero Xtreme Capsules (7/02/2015)
- Akttive Capsules (7/02/2015)
- Slim Forte Slimming Capsule (4/30/2015)
- Li Da Dai Dai Hua Slimming Capsule (4/30/2015)
- Fatloss Slimming Beauty (4/29/2015)
- Superior (4/29/2015)
- Green Algae Combination by Crane Beauty (3/26/2015)
- Xcel Advanced (3/18/2015)
- Xcel (3/18/2015)
- Ultimate Boost (3/18/2015)
- L-Carnitine Sob Strengthening Version Slimming Miracle Capsule (3/05/2015)
- Black Mamba Hyperrush (3/05/2015)
- Natural Max Slimming (3/03/2015)
- Diablos Eca Fire Caps (3/03/2015)
- Elimulating Weight (3/02/2015)
- Oxy ELITE Pro Super Thermogenic (2/28/2015)
- Nine Slim (2/28/2015)
- Seven Slim (2/28/2015)
- Botanical Slimming (Red) (7/27/2015)
- Lean Body Extreme (2/25/2015)
- Yanhee Slim (2/03/2015)
- Slim-K (12/23/2014)
- Slim-Vie (11/25/2014)
- Super Extreme Accelerator (11/24/2014)
- Japan Hokkaido Slimming Weight Loss Pills (9/12/2014)
- Mix Fruit Slimming (7/08/2014)
- Lingzhi Cleansed Slim Tea (7/08/2014)
- 24 Ince (7/08/2014)
- Lipo 8 Burn Slim Capsules (7/08/2014)
- Sliming (sic) Diet By Pretty White (7/08/2014)
- Trim-Fast Slimming Softgel (7/08/2014)
- Sport Burner (6/17/2014)
- Toxin Discharged Tea (6/17/2014)
- Sliming Diet (6/17/2014)
- La Jiao Shou Shen (06/10/2014)
- B-Perfect (6/05/2014)
- Asset Bold (5/16/2014)
- Asset Bee Pollen (5/12/2014)
- Natural Body Solution (5/05/2014)
- Slim Trim U (5/05/2014)
- Lite Fit USA (4/10/2014)
- Infinity (4/10/2014)
- New You (4/02/2014)
- Vitaccino Coffee (3/19/2014)
- Citrus Fit Gold (1/28/2014)
- Tonic Life BP (1/28/2014)
- Thinogenics (1/28/2014)
- Dream Body Slimming Capsule (1/21/2014)
- Meizitang Citrus (12/19/2013)
- Asset Extreme Plus (12/19/2013)
- 7 Days Herbal Slim (12/19/2013)
- Dr. Ming's Chinese Capsule (12/19/2013)
- SlimEasy Herbs Capsule (12/19/2013)
- Sliming (sic) Diet Berry Plus (12/19/2013)
- Asset Extreme (12/19/2013)
- "SlimExtra Herbal Capsules"
This list is not exhaustive, and consumers should remain vigilant and research any weight loss supplement before use.
Alternative Approaches to Weight Loss
It’s important to note that sustainable weight loss typically involves a combination of a balanced diet and regular exercise.
- Adele's Weight Loss: In a 2021 interview with British Vogue, Adele explains that she lost 100 pounds by exercising. She says she works out 2-3 times a day - weights in the morning, hiking or boxing in the afternoon, and additional cardio in the evening.
- Realistic Weight Loss Goals: Losing 20 pounds in a month is not realistic for most people. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) experts recommend losing weight through diet and exercise at a rate of 1-2 pounds a week.