AlkaSlim Baking Soda Scam Exposed. Fake Reviews and AI Video Showing Oprah and Dr. Ania Jastreboff
Medical Disclaimer
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health regimen, especially if you have underlying health conditions.
AlkaSlim weight loss supplements are a scam. In this video, I talk at length about how the AlkaSlim scam works and why you shouldn’t trust the reviews. I also explain how no baking soda recipe exists for losing weight, as well as how unauthorized AI versions of Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Ania Jastreboff are appearing on a fake “Today” show website.
Consumers first started receiving ads for AlkaSlim pills in July 2026. Those ads led the consumers to search for AlkaSlim reviews. The ads featured either deepfake AI depictions of celebrities and famous doctors — including for example Winfrey and Jastreboff — or potentially fully AI versions of those people. Those ads then led to websites falsely appearing like the “Today” show website. One headline read, “Yale Doctor Reveals the $1 Baking Soda Recipe That Helped Oprah Drop 43 lbs — Without Injections.” “Today” never published any such article. No doctors, hospital officials, university professors or researchers, or famous people ever endorsed AlkaSlim or any “baking soda water shot” recipe.
On the fake “Today” show website, the scammers presented fake AlkaSlim reviews and promoted a lengthy video presentation falsely alleging Winfrey, Jastreboff and others endorsed a baking soda recipe for weight loss. The video featured fully AI depictions of both women standing in fake kitchens and stirring baking soda into glasses, as if they were preparing a special and secret mixture for weight loss. The end of the long video reveals AlkaSlim pills, not a recipe. The scammers dangled a recipe for the entirety of the video in a fraudulent attempt to keep consumers fixated, so that they won’t close the page.
According to my past investigations, AlkaSlim capsules are the latest in a long line of scam product names that scammers have paired with the baking soda recipe promise — a lie. The purpose of the scam is not to help people with their health. Rather, the scammers’ aim is to defraud people of their money, in many cases including charging more money than consumers thought they would be charged, as well as unexpected monthly recurring fees. Also, scammers usually don’t honor money-back guarantees… since they’re scammers.
Do not buy AlkaSlim for weight loss or any other weird supplements offered online. Also, don’t drink anything with baking soda. Go see a doctor. Make an appointment with a medical professional. Also, file a complaint with the Internet Crime Complaint Center via IC3.gov. Look at your bank or credit card statement for the scam charge or charges. Is there a phone number? Mailing address? Email address? Other helpful information? Include that in your complaint to IC3.gov. Your complaint may very well help bring the scammers to justice.
Sean Thompson, MS, MPH, RD, LDN
Registered Dietitian, Nourish
“Based preloads can be a practical tool for bariatric patients who struggle with portion control,” says Sean Thompson, a Northampton-based dietitian with a 4.99-star rating across 385+ reviews. “But I always tell clients: the foundation is still protein-first meals and mindful eating. Think of the gelatin trick as training wheels, not the whole bike. And if you have kidney concerns, check with your doctor — excessive gelatin can be protein overkill.”
Sean specializes in accessible, evidence-based nutrition for individuals with disabilities and those navigating post-surgical diets. She holds dual master's degrees from Tufts University and approaches care without a weight-centric lens.
